Dhortune ThatOndoBoy

Dhortune ThatOndoBoy (born Olamidotun Richard Oluwatimilehin) is a fast-rising Nigerian artist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and a performing and recording artist.

Dhortune, who hails from Ondo State, was born on 10 October 1988, he is the fifth and youngest male child of the family. He is a graduate of Chemistry, and was as of 2020 studying Economics. While in University, Dhortune won many music competitions such as the Tenors Talent Hunt Competition in 2008, Tenors Top Ten Music Competition with his group Daclefs in 2009, he represented Ondo State at a music competition with over 3000 contestants organised by the the Nigerian government for all Niger Delta states, and emerged the winner. He also contested at the last Edition of Glo X-Factor.

Dhortune, won the coveted AfriMusic Song Contest for 2020, which is the biggest songwriting competition in Africa. Open to all 54 countries across the continent via digital platforms. He led the AfriMusic Song Contest in the finals, during April 2020, received an astounding 315,314 public votes. Dhortune had his first international debut as part of the global Eurostream 2020 GRAND FINAL.

As of 2020, he was signed to ACI Entertainment an upscale multi event and record label in Nigeria, under which he released his debut single titled 'AYA MI' in 2017. He also released a single titled 'YÈMI'. Dhortune has performed alongside several top musicians, such as King Sunny Ade, thus earning him the coronation as the Prince of Highlife. He has also performed with Nigerian saxophonist Yemisax, actor Yemi Blaq, and many other stars.

Dhortune ThatOndoBoy's music is a fusion of contemporary Afro-highlife with modern tune. His songs also promote the Ondo-Yoruba African culture. He has written songs for several artists in the music industry, and he is currently working on his debut album set for release in 2020.