Timaya

Timaya is a Nigerian singer and songwriter known for his unique blend of Nigerian pop, dancehall, hip-hop, and soca sounds .Born Inetimi Alfred Odom on August 15, 1980, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, Timaya grew up as the youngest of 15 children in a large family His music career began in 2005 with the release of his debut single "Dem Mama," which spoke about the Odi massacre ¹. This song was part of his debut album, "True Story," released in 2007, followed by "Gift and Grace" in 2008 ¹ ². Some of his notable works include: Albums - _True Story_ (2007) - _Gift and Grace_ (2008) - _De Rebirth_ (2010) - _LLNP Long Life N Prosperity_ (2011) - _Upgrade_ (2012) - _Epiphany_ (2014) - _Gratitude_ (2020) - _Gladiator_ (2024) ¹ - *Singles*: - "Bum Bum Remix" featuring Sean Paul - "Pull Up" featuring Burna Boy - "Malonogede" featuring Terry G - "Cold Outside" featuring BNXN ¹ Throughout his career, Timaya has received several awards and nominations, including four Headies Awards, two AFRIMMA Awards, one Nigeria Music Award, and one NEA Award.