Timaya
Inetimi Timaya Odon popularly known as Timaya, born 15 August 1988, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He is the acclaimed king of Afro-Soca music and the founder of DM Records Limited.
Born in Bayelsa, Nigeria, Timaya’s music has transcended beyond his early beginnings in the south of Nigeria to all parts of the world. His solo career began in 2005 with the release of “Dem Mama”, which also appeared on his debut album, True Story released the following year. His second album Gift and Grace was released in 2008.
Meanwhile, he gained further visibility and international prominence through his third studio album De Rebirth, released in partnership with Black Body Entertainment, and its lead single “Plantain Boy”. Both were commercially successful and made him some money of which he collaborated with Dem Mama Soldiers on the album LLNP (Long Life N Prosperity).
In 2012, Timaya released Upgrade, which spawned hits “Bum Bum”, “Sexy Ladies”, and “Malonogede”. To date, his work has earned him several notable awards and nominations including four Headies Awards wins, 2 AFRIMMA Awards wins, one Nigeria Music Award and an NEA Award.
The certified hit maker has numerous multiplatinum hit singles, collaborations (including the remix of his hit single “Bum Bum” with Sean Paul), 7 studio albums to his credit. Timaya has successfully completed tours in Africa, North America, the Caribbeans, South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.
