Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has pledged to support parents who are struggling to pay their children’s school fees as the 2025/2026 academic session begins.
In a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday, Dakolo acknowledged the financial challenges many families face at the start of a new school 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 instructed parents and guardians to send their children’s school bills via Instagram to @TheOyindaOlu, assuring that payments would be made directly to the schools. He also promised to send receipts back as proof of the transactions.
For many families across Nigeria, school resumption has become a time of financial strain, with tuition, uniforms, textbooks, and levies placing heavy burdens on household budgets. Rising living costs have compounded these pressures, forcing some parents into tough choices about their children’s education.
Dakolo’s initiative has sparked praise online, with many users commending his compassion and timely intervention. Some described the gesture as an example of how influential figures can use their platforms to ease real-life struggles.
The singer, renowned for his soulful, family-centered music and socially conscious messages, has long been an advocate for issues tied to education, community, and welfare. His latest move further reinforces his reputation as an artist who not only entertains but also engages meaningfully with societal challenges.