Enetimi Alfred Odon (born 29 November 1977), better known by his stage name Timaya, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He is the founder of South South hip hop group Dem Mama Soldiers. His solo career began in 2006 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.
Timaya gained further visibility and international prominence through his third studio album De Rebirth, and its lead single "Plantain Boy". Both were commercially successful. 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 four Headies Awards, and one Nigeria Music Award.
Early life
Enetimi Alfred Odon was born on 29 November 1977 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. He grew up as part of a large family; the youngest of fifteen children in Agip Estate, Port Harcourt. His father was a banker and his mother was a trader. For his early education, Odom attended Assemblies of God Nursery And Primary School. His secondary school education began at Nkpolu Oroworukwo in Port Harcourt. He would often break house rules to attend late-night music events. Before Timaya could graduate from school, his mother arranged for him to travel with his older brother and older sister to Lagos. After moving to the city, he gained admission into Lagos' Ikeja Grammar School, where he eventually obtained a secondary school certificate.
Ya ya ya ya ya Ya ya ya ya ya Ya ya ya ya ya Are your ready They call me Timaya Just because I'm getting higher Make una leave me alone Say Timaya dey hot like fire I say mama them know [mama them know] I say papa them know [papa them know] I say no time oh for anybody oh Well, I say mama them eh papa them eh I say no time oh say no time oh For anybody oh Timaya na my name Bad belle people them dey ashamed Them think say I no go make am oh but now, na them dey shame oh I say this na my life No be about fame This na my music I dey 'pon the game I say mama them know say mama them know say papa them know Thats why They call me Timaya Just because I'm getting higher Make una leave me alone Say Timaya dey hot like fire I say mama them know [mama them know] I say papa them know [papa them know] I say no time oh for anybody oh Well, I say mama them eh papa them eh I say no time oh say no time oh For anybody oh When I say Timaya na my name Wine and Brandy no be same Everywhere I go them dey shout my name Say God don bless me I no dey claim oh - eh ah I say this na my life No be about fame This na my music I dey 'pon the game I say mama them know say mama them know say papa them know Thats why They call me Timaya Just because I'm getting higher Make una leave me alone Say Timaya dey hot like fire I say mama them know [mama them know] I say papa them know [papa them know] I say no time oh for anybody oh Well, I say mama them eh papa them eh I say no time oh say no time oh For anybody oh Make una see the bad bad people wey want to use Them think say them fit just sit we down and try to confuse us Make una tell them oh Jehovah dey by my side oh Lai lai, I no go lack oh My own don better iyo Well I say make una tell them oh Jehovah dey by my side oh Lai lai, I no go lack oh My own don better iyo I say mama them know say mama them know say papa them know Thats why They call me Timaya Just because I'm getting higher Make una leave me alone Say Timaya dey hot like fire I say mama them know [mama them know] I say papa them know [papa them know] I say no time oh for anybody oh Well, I say mama them eh papa them eh I say no time oh say no time oh
Several bones found on a family's lawn in northwest Georgia have been identified as parts of a human skeleton, tentatively belonging to TimayaWilliams, 23, who was reported missing in Montgomery, Alabama in June 2024.
The remains were tentatively identified as TimayaWilliams, 23, of Montgomery, Alabama, who was reported missing in June. The release states that the likely cause of death was suicide ... – Compiled by Dasia Williams ....
SingerTimaya has shared his reasons for remaining unmarried despite his successful career. In an interview with Naija FM, Timaya revealed that he never fancied getting married, stating that it’s not something he’s ever been drawn to.
A 22-point third quarter and strong defense enabled the William & Mary women to snap a three-game losing streak Friday with a 57-48 victory over McNeese ... Sunday ... No ... VCU’s Mary-Anna Asare (13) and Timaya Lewis-Eutsey (12) scored in double figures.
The Spartans (7-2) held Wyoming (3-4) to 32% shooting and had 17 takeaways compared to 11 turnovers ... No ... No ... No ... Mary-Anna Asare had 16 points, Timaya Lewis-Eutsey 14 points and Mykel Parham 13 rebounds for VCU, which will face Wisconsin at 1.30 p.m ... No.
“That was a good, hard-fought battle,” Monarchs coach DeLisha Milton-Jones said. “What a big-time gutsy win.” ... The Rams were missing leading scorer Timaya Lewis-Eutsey, who was averaging 18.0 points per game ... CAMERON EASTON.
Babafemi added that a notorious drug dealer UsmanAbba (alias Timaya) who has been on the watchlist of the Katsina State command of NDLEA was last Wednesday arrested at LibertyHotel, Kofar Kaura with consignments of Arizona, a strain of cannabis ... .
Listen... T ... After much consideration, I decided not to let the opportunity pass me ... The sky is really the limit ... She said she performed at the Nigerian pre-game at the 2018 World Cup, MoscowAfro Awards and opened up for acts KissDaniel and Timaya ... Music.
Life & Style . 2 hours ago. Iyke Bede... He continued ... He also collaborated with the Egypt 80 band on ‘Serious,’ which draws inspiration from Busta Rhymes’ ‘Dangerous,’ and with Timaya and Zlatan on ‘Taya,’ a groovy joint that was well received ... .
Life & Style . 23 mins ago. Vanessa Obioha ... The album equally boasts Nigerian artists like Phyno, Timaya, Kayswitch, Zlatan, Peruzzi, Bhadboi Oml and Chuchu Lee ... .
... to come, including ‘Taya’ (featuring Zlatan, Timaya, Kayswitch, Bhadboi DML), ‘Since 04,’ and ‘Serious.’ Special guest Reekado Banks further delighted fans with songs such as ‘Ozumba Mbadiwe.’.
Five Cavaliers scored in double figures ...Stony Brook 81, James Madison 70 ... DespiteSarah Te-Biasu’s 21 points and Timaya Lewis-Eutsey’s 16, the Rams (26-6) saw their season ended with a WBIT first-round loss to the host Wildcats (19-12).
Chatanooga Times Free Press
27 Dec 2024
Chatanooga Times Free Press
27 Dec 2024