Timaya
Sign in to saveInetimi Alfred Odon (born 15 August 1980), known by his stage name Timaya, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter. He is from Sampou, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.Timaya is known for combining Nigerian pop with elements of dancehall, hip-hop and soca, as well as Afro-Caribbean/Dancehall music. He is the founder of DM (Dem Mama) Records Limited.
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Inetimi Timaya Odon also known as Timaya is Nigerian singer from Bayelsa. He started from Port Harcourt as a teenager in Nkpolu Oroworukwo secondary school were he won so many awards in schools competitions and moved to Lagos at his parents request to stay with his elder sister and complete his secondary education. He schooled at Ikeja high school in Mafoluku, Lagos. He had some early collaborations with some underground artists and was a back up singer for Eedris Abdulkarem. <a href="https://ww
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Key facts
- Musical artist.name
- Timaya
- Musical artist.background
- solo_singer
- Musical artist.birth_name
- Inetimi Alfred Odon
- Musical artist.birth_place
- Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
- Musical artist.origin
- Sampou, Kolokuma/Opokuma, Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
- Musical artist.instrument
- Vocals
- Musical artist.years_active
- 2005–present
- Musical artist.label
- DM Records
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Article
18 sectionsContents
- Early life
- Career
- 2005–2009: ''True Story'', ''Gift and Grace'', and ''De Rebirth''
- 2010–2017: ''Upgrade'', ''Epiphany'', ''Bum Bum Remix'', and Grammy nomination
- 2019–2020: ''Chulo Vibes'' and ''Gratitude''
- 2023–present: ''Gladiator''
- Honours
- Discography
- Albums
- Extended plays
- Selected singles
- Music collaborations
- Videography
- Awards and nominations
- Tours
- See also
- References
- External links
Inetimi Alfred Odon (born 15 August 1980), known by his stage name Timaya, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter. He is from Sampou, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.Timaya is known for combining Nigerian pop with elements of dancehall, hip-hop and soca, as well as Afro-Caribbean/Dancehall music. He is the founder of DM (Dem Mama) Records Limited.
Timaya's solo career began in 2005 with the release of the single "Dem Mama," which is about the Odi massacre. His debut album, True Story, was released the following year, and his second album, Gift and Grace, was released in 2008. His third studio album, De Rebirth, was released in collaboration with Black Body Entertainment and featured the single "Plantain Boy". He collaborated with Dem Mama Soldiers on the album LLNP (Long Life N Prosperity), released in 2011. In 2012, Timaya released Upgrade. To date, his work has earned him four Headies Awards, two AFRIMMA Awards, one Nigeria Music Award, and one NEA Award.