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Timaya
Timaya was born Inetimi Alfred Odon in Odi, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. He started singing in church choirs and later studied at the University of Port Harcourt....
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Timaya was born Inetimi Alfred Odon in Odi, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. He started singing in church choirs and later studied at the University of Port Harcourt. His debut album 'True Story' came out in 2005, mixing Afrobeat with dancehall and hip-hop.
His second album 'Gift and Grace' in 2008 included the single 'Ogologomma,' which became a major hit across Nigeria. He performs with a band called the Dem Mama Soldiers, and his live shows are known for their energy.
Later albums include 'De Rebirth' in 2010, 'Upgrade' in 2012, 'Epiphany' in 2014, 'Ayanma' in 2019, and 'Gratitude' in 2020. He has worked with artists like Wizkid, Patoranking, and Sean Paul.
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