It is a song of triumph and resilience. The word Dodorima means gratitude in the Nigerian Edo language and honesty, intelligence and hard work in Igbo. Nigerian Afrobeat star Mr. Dutch real name Bright Ukpabi has collaborated with Soweto Gospel Choir and rising powerhouse Raybekah in his latest release.
JOINING FORCES
The song Dodorima marks the first release from Mr. Dutch's highly anticipated debut album, They Thought I Was Done, which tells his personal life journey. In the song, he joins forces with multi-Grammy Award winners Soweto Gospel Choir and TikTok sensation and singer Raybekah. Mr. Dutch said working with the Soweto Gospel Choir is one of the highlights of his career and reminded him of his upbringing in the church me of my early days in church as a drummer collaborating with the choir. "The choir's level of professionalism and talent is unmatched. When I shared my vision for Dodorima, they immediately understood and brought it to life,' Mr. Dutch said. "Watching them perform, harmonising across alto, soprano, tenor, and bass, was nothing short of magical. They didn't just add their voices, they infused the song with spiritual power, making it more profound and impactful.'
COLLABORATIONS
He has not released music in a long time and has been on a self-introspection journey. He took a step back while working on his full album. "I've been working on myself, doing some re-branding and a spiritual transformation.' He first discovered Raybekah in 2020 through her freestyles she did online. "I got her into the studio in 2021 and we have been making music together since.' Since his return, he has seen how African music is now on the global stage. "Seeing how far our sound has traveled and the recognition it receives is truly inspiring,' he said. "It's a great time to be a musician, and it motivates me to continue creating and contributing to the culture.' He hopes the song makes it to the Grammy's. "We want to song to change lives, be inspirational and have a positive impact, and a Grammy would not hurt at all,' he added.
