Timi Dakolo Pledges to Support Parents With School Fees as New Academic Session Begins

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Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has announced plans to assist parents struggling to pay their children’s school fees as schools reopen for the 2025/2026 academic session.

In a post on his official X handle on Wednesday, Dakolo acknowledged the financial strain many families face at the start of every term.

“I know it’s school fee season, it’s not always easy, I know this first-hand. So, let me help lessen that burden a little bit,” he wrote.

The artist directed parents and guardians to send their children’s school bills via Instagram to @TheOyindaOlu, assuring that receipts of payments made directly to schools would be sent back as proof of support.

“Just DM the school bill to @TheOyindaOlu on IG. We would DM you the receipt of what we sent to the school,” he added.

Dakolo’s gesture quickly drew reactions across social media, with many commending him for stepping in at a time when households are grappling with rising living costs and surging educational expenses.

Recent reports show that the new academic session has been marked not only by the usual excitement of pupils in freshly pressed uniforms but also by widespread anxiety among parents contending with soaring tuition, levies, uniforms, and textbook costs.

Dakolo, celebrated for his family-centered music and advocacy, has previously spoken out on issues of education and welfare. His latest move aligns with a growing trend of Nigerian entertainers and celebrities offering direct financial relief to fans in times of economic hardship.