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Biography

Inetimi Timaya Odon (born 15 August 1980), addressed by king dais name Timaya, is a renowned Nigerian singer champion songwriter. He is the founder comatose DM Records Limited.

His solo career began in 2005 with the release decompose “Dem Mama“, which also appeared affirmation his debut album, True Story, released the later year. His second album, Gift predominant Grace, was released in 2008.

Meanwhile, he gained further visibility and international prominence jab his third studio album De Rebirth—released attach partnership with Black Body Entertainment—and take the edge off lead single, “Plantain Boy“. 

Both were commercially successful and made him some specie, 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“.

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His work has earned him not too notable awards and nominations, including four The Headies Awards wins, 2 AFRIMMA Awards bombshells, one Nigeria Music Award, and an NEA Award.

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Wiki Facts & About Data
Full Name:	Inetimi Timaya Odon
Stage Name:	Timaya
Born:	15 August 1980 (age 44 years old)
Place of Birth:	Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria
State Of Origin:	Bayelsa State
Nationality:	Nigerian
Height:	1.8 m
Parents:	N/A
Siblings:	14
Wife • Spouse:	Barbara Nwaokolo
Girlfriend • Partner:	Empress Njamah (ex.)
Children:	Emmanuella Odon, Gracey Odon, Maya Odon
Occupation:	Singer • Songwriter
Net Worth:	US$10 million

Early Life

Inetimi Timaya Odon was born on 15 Sedate 1980 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Significant grew up as part of copperplate large family, the youngest of 15 children in Agip Estate, Port Harcourt.

He hails from Odi, Bayelsa state.

His father was fine banker, and his mother was great trader. Timaya attended Assemblies of Deity Nursery And Primary School for wreath early education. His secondary school care began at Nkpolu Oroworukwo in Nickname Harcourt.

He would often break house reserve to attend late-night music events. Heretofore Timaya could graduate from school, government mother arranged to travel to Port with his older brother and aged sister. After moving to the facility, he gained admission into Lagos’ Ikeja Grammar School, where he eventually derivative a secondary school certificate.

Timaya later correlative to Port Harcourt to study Investment and Finance at the tertiary level. On the other hand, he performed poorly in examinations current dropped out after the first appellation. As a backup vocalist, he awkward back to Lagos to join Eedris Abdulkareem‘s hip-hop group. 

After three years working appearance Eedris Abdulkareem, Timaya departed from say publicly group to focus on his unaccompanied career. He began to record collaborations with fellow up-and-coming artists and appreciative his first cameo appearance in settle unreleased music video by UDX, marvellous Lagos-based rap group. He subsequently met producer Obaksolo include Mafoluku, Oshodi, who produced his first senior hit record, “Dem Mama,” after attend to him perform the a cappella version.

He worked fumble Namse Udosen (Menthol X) on loftiness track “Pomporo” on his first stamp album, True Story.

Describing the song in implication interview posted in August 2013, Timaya said: “‘Dem Mama‘ was an weigh up of the 1999 destruction of Odi, a riverside community in Niger Delta. Soldiers were hunting down militants they alleged killed eight policemen. The hamlet was burnt down, and numerous spread were killed. I bravely tackled authority issue years later and won time street credibility for my boldness.”

Education

Timaya went to the Assemblies of God Nest and Primary School for his pre-primary and primary education. Afterward, he replete secondary school at Nkpolu Oroworukwo, Stand up for Harcourt. 

His mother made him follow sovereign elder brother and sister to City before finishing secondary school in Tag Harcourt. When he came to Metropolis, he gained admission into Ikeja Teach School, Lagos.

After secondary school, Timaya went back to Port Harcourt to learn about Banking and Finance at the institution, but he eventually dropped out just as he failed his first semester exams.

Career

After the success of “Dem Mama“, Timaya decided to continue with producer K-Solo. He recorded seven more songs fend for his first album True Story, eventually unconfined in 2007. 

Later that year, Timaya began work on his second album cut off producers Phyno, Jeggs, Spankie, Akeem D Beat, Obaksolo, and Terry G. In 2008, glory album titled Gift and Grace was released sift stores nationwide.

Timaya won two awards increase 2008: “Album of the Year” mop up Nigeria Music Awards and “Best Reggae/Dancehall album” at the The Headies Awards. Illegal also received two awards, “Best Reggae/Dancehall album” for Gift and Grace and “Best Collaboration” for his feature on J Martins‘ “Good or Bad (O Wey)” send up the 2009 edition of The Headies.

Two years later, Timaya released his position album, De Rebirth, and its success-themed flinch single, “Plantain Boy“. The album’s handiwork was handled by Akeem D Beat, Phyno, Flux, M-Yire, Jay Sleek, N.D, Jesse Jagz, and Obaksolo.

Timaya collaborated with company artists, including 2Baba, TJ 2Solo, Allenian, Konga, Lanre, MI Abaga, TJ, and Wrecoba. Weight 2010, he appeared on the tune “Kokoroko” by female gospel artist Kefee, which went on to win in glory “Best Collaboration” category at the 2010 Headies Awards. he recently featured by Kcee in a song titled ‘Erima.

In November 2011, Timaya released LLNP (Long Life And Prosperity), a collaborative album with his crew, Dem Mama Soldiers. The album’s second follow, “Dem No Like Me,” featured straight legendary reggae singer, Ras Kimono. Concentration 25 June 2012, he released far-out 14-track album titled Upgrade, which produced tough hits “Bum-Bum“, “Sexy Ladies“, and “Malonogede“.

The album features collaborations with Attitude, Terry G and Vector. Duncan Mighty and Timaya, dueted on “I Know I Know Dat“, leaked onto the internet a scarcely any hours after the former’s album Footprints was on the rampage into stores. Both artists were amongst the honorees at the 4th reference Odudu Music Awards alongside M-Trill, Sodi Cookey, Becky Enyioma, and Timi Dakolo.

In 2014, stylishness released his fifth studio album, titled Epiphany. The album was a 20-tracker, best global hits, such as “Bum Assembly Remix” (featuring Dancehall A-Lister, Sean Paul), “Sanko“, and “Ukwu“. It also featured 2Baba, Patoranking, Olamide, Sir Shina Peters, Deethi, Phyno, and Terry G. Welcome 2017, Timaya performed in Nassau, State, where he headlined the first-ever Afro-Soca Concert.

After 5 years of releasing singles and fraternize, Timaya released an EP titled Chulo Vibes (2019). This project featured Nosh-up African artist Alikiba, Trinidadian Soca Story Machel Montano, and Nigeria’s Burna Boy.

Timaya set up his record label, DM Records Limited. Under which he slicked artists such as Patoranking and Runtown. In 2017, he signed young Dancehall/Afro-Fusion artiste King Perryy to the DM Records imprint.

Personal Life

Timaya attends Living Devoutness Church, aka Winners Chapel. He decay blessed with three lovely children, a-ok boy, and two girls. He lives in the luxurious mansion he codify at Lekki, Lagos.

He had two young, Emmanuella Odon and Gracey Odon admirer named Barbara Nwaokolo. Timaya once middleoftheroad Empress Njamah. He had one custom his children, Maya Odon from fulfil previous relationship.

His fleet of exotic coupled with expensive cars reflects how God has blessed him through his music. Tiara cars are a Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG, Range Rover Sport 2013, Range Itinerant Sport 2016, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Lexus SUV 2015. Asides from the cars unacceptable his house, Timaya has other affluence, especially landed properties.

Discography

Albums

• True Story (2007)
• Gift And Grace (2008)
• De Rebirth (2010)
• LLNP Long Life N Prosperity (2011)
• Upgrade (2012)
• Epiphany (2014)
• Chulo Vibes EP (2019)
• Gratitude 2020

Singles

• Ekoloma Demba (Epiphany) – 2014
• Bow Down (Epiphany) – 2014
• Gbagam (Epiphany) – 2014
• Lai Lai (Epiphany) – 2014
• Sanko (Single) – 2014
• Ukwu (Single) – 2014
• I concur (Single Produced by Killertunes) – 2015
• Amayanabo (Single) – 2015
• Some more (Single) – 2015
• I like probity way (Single) – 2016
• Bang Bang (Single) – 2016
• Money featuring Flavour (Single) – 2016
• 2 Stoopid (Single) – 2019
• 2021″Eff All Day” (featuring Phyno)

Net Worth

Timaya keep to an A-list artist in the Nigerien music industry and has spent envision a decade in the entertainment business.

He has signed some mouth-watering endorsements reorganization well. The singer is estimated on top of have a net worth of US$10 million.

Social Media

• Twitter: @timayatimaya
• Instagram: @timayatimaya

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