The Heart
Of The
Hustle.
"We aren't just teaching notes; we are building the next generation of African giants."
How it Started
Founded by Derek Odaro (Dotty), the Dotty Music Foundation was born in the streets of Nigeria. Seeing the immense raw talent in music, fashion, and dance being wasted due to a lack of infrastructure, Dotty decided to create a bridge.
What started as a small talent hunt has grown into a movement that provides recording deals, equipment, and professional mentorship to those who need it most.
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Derek "Dotty" Odaro
President & Visionary
As a music executive, Derek knows exactly what the industry looks for. He founded this organization to ensure that "underprivileged" doesn't mean "underrepresented."
Under his leadership, the foundation has successfully hosted national talent hunts and secured life-changing deals for youth across Abuja and beyond.
Our Core DNA
Inclusion
No matter where you come from or what you have, your talent is your currency here.
Excellence
We don't just aim for "good." We aim for global standards in everything we produce.
Sustainability
We don't give fish; we teach the youth how to build the boat and the net.