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  • Humblesmith features Timaya in ‘Boogati’ 

    Humblesmith features Timaya in ‘Boogati’ 

    There is no slowing down for highlife sensation, Humblesmith, in the new year as he features Timaya in a new single titled ‘Boogati.’

    This is coming just days after releasing the new Lagos anthem, ‘Beautiful Lagos’ which caught the attention and admiration of the Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode.

    Recall that the artiste presented the song to the governor personally.

    The ‘Osinachi’ crooner, who is signed to N-TYZE Entertainment, has featured top acts such as Davido, Phyno, Flavour and Harrysong in his past songs.

    Humblesmith, also known as the Golden Prince of Africa, recently had a photoshoot with the legendary photographer, TY Bello, which set some of his fans arguing if it was just a photoshoot.

  • Timaya now Glo brand ambassador

    Timaya now Glo brand ambassador

    Bayelsa State-born dancehall star, Timaya, has been signed on by the telecommunication giant, Globacom, as a brand ambassador.

    A statement from Globacom said the popular artiste (real name, Inetimi Alfred Odon) was signed last week to become one of its brand ambassadors.

    The company said Timaya’s diligence, creativity and success in the music industry were factors considered in selecting him. Globacom said Timaya has been a source of inspiration to millions of Nigerian youths, especially in the South-South part of the country.

    Timaya joins other accomplished stars as Patience Ozokwor, popularly called Mama G, Omawumi, Ego, Yvonne Nelson, Nadia Buhari, MI., Basketmouth, Bovi Ugboma, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello and Hadizah Blell (Di’ja) who are Glo ambassadors.  Other accomplished personalities include Funke Akindele, Ime Bishop, Odunlade Adekola, Bovi, Bimbo Oloyede, Ego Ogbaro and Flavour, among others.

    Timaya’s hits include  De Rebirth, LLNP and Upgrade True Story, Gift and Grace. He founded the South-South hip hop group, Dem Mama Soldiers. The artiste who has won many awards including the Nigerian  Music Award and four Headies Awards has also been a Peace Ambassador for the Inter-religious and International Federation for World Peace (IIFWP) since 2011.

     

  • Timaya now Glo brand ambassador

    Timaya now Glo brand ambassador

    Bayelsa State-born dancehall star, Timaya, has been signed on by the telecommunication giant, Globacom, as a brand ambassador.

    A statement from Globacom said the popular artiste (real name, Inetimi Alfred Odon) was signed last week to become one of its brand ambassadors.

    The company said Timaya’s diligence, creativity and success in the music industry were factors considered in selecting him. Globacom said Timaya has been a source of inspiration to millions of Nigerian youths, especially in the South-South part of the country.

    Timaya joins other accomplished stars as Patience Ozokwor, popularly called Mama G, Omawumi, Ego, Yvonne Nelson, Nadia Buhari, MI., Basketmouth, Bovi Ugboma, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello and Hadizah Blell (Di’ja) who are Glo ambassadors.  Other accomplished personalities include Funke Akindele, Ime Bishop, Odunlade Adekola, Bovi, Bimbo Oloyede, Ego Ogbaro and Flavour, among others.

    Timaya’s hits include  De Rebirth, LLNP and Upgrade True Story, Gift and Grace. He founded the South-South hip hop group, Dem Mama Soldiers. The artiste who has won many awards including the Nigerian Music Award and four Headies Awards has also been a Peace Ambassador for the Inter-religious and International Federation for World Peace (IIFWP) since 2011.

  • Timaya to headline Real Deal Concert

    Timaya to headline Real Deal Concert

    After an exceptional performance in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Timaya is set to treat fans in Ebonyi State as part of the Real Deal Experience tour, in Abakaliki, on Saturday, June 25.

    The tour which has been to Lagos, Onitsha, Port Harcourt, Ibadan and Umuahia with stars like Oritsefemi, Timaya, 9ice and Kcee gives fans an opportunity to enjoy their favourite artistes as well as win prizes such as refrigerators, generators, TV sets, and recharge cards.

    “Performing in Port Harcourt and meeting one on one with my people was highly rewarding and elating,” said Timaya of his experience on the tour.

    “I can’t wait to meet my fans in Abakaliki. I hear the Abakaliki people are a good bunch to hang around.”

    Brand Manager Legend, Oluseun Lawal, commented on Timaya’s return on the tour, saying, “it is our pleasure to welcome back the Egberi Papa 1 of Bayelsa, Timaya in Abakaliki. His performance in Port Harcourt was a special one as he built a unique bond and reunited with his fans there.”

    The Real Deal Experience will visit other major cities in Nigeria in the coming weeks.

     

     

  • TIMAYA THRILLS PORT HARCOURT FANS

    DANCEHALL artiste, Timaya, made his presence felt at Legend’s Real Deal Experience at the Joseph Yobo Mini Stadium in Port Harcourt, on Sunday, May 8.

    The show, which saw people win gift prizes, like fridges and generators, in various competitions, was the latest in the Legend Real Deal Experience tour that has made stops in Lagos and Onitsha with Oritsefemi and Kcee headlining, respectively. It featured a full-sized rotating bar, incredible onstage stunts and musical performances.

    Speaking on his energy-filled performance, Timaya said: “I always love performing in Port Harcourt. It brings back so many memories and the crowd tonight was spectacular. They made me feel at home, almost like I never left.”

    Corporate Media and Brand PR Manager, NB Plc, Edem Vindah also commented, “The Real Deal Experience with this stop in Port Harcourt has picked up its pace.

    We are so happy with the results and the positive feedback we have had on the Legend brand and the Real Deal Experience as a whole. Having been to Lagos and Onitsha already, we can’t wait to see what other locations have in store for us. We’d also like to say congratulations to all our winners.”

    The Real Deal Experience is set to visit other major cities in Nigeria in the coming weeks.

  • Timaya celebrates 10 years with new single

    Timaya celebrates 10 years with new single

    Timaya is set to drop a new single titled ‘I like The Way’.

    Billed for January 15, 2016, the singer is also celebrating his 10 years as an artiste.

    Appreciating his fans for their support, he stated: “Starting the year with this one, drops on Friday 15th of January. Anticipate 2016- 10 years in the game… standing taller and stronger… (I know the boy is a stupid idiot, an asshole, a controversial bastard) but salute to all my fans all over the world for your love and support.”

    Timaya, whose real name is Enetimi Alfred Odon, was born on 29 November 1977. The Nigerian singer and songwriter founded the 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 reported to be 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.

     

     

     

  • Timaya celebrates birthday with ‘Halleluyah’ competition

    Timaya celebrates birthday with ‘Halleluyah’ competition

    POP artiste, Timaya becomes a year older today and for him, there is no better way to celebrate than the release of a new single and a competition to encourage up and coming artistes.

    The artiste, last Thursday, said on his Instagram page that to celebrate his day, he has decided to do something different.

    Powered by the artiste’s DM Records, all fans have to do to participate is sing their favourite verse of Hallelujah and send a hashtag to his Instagram handle, @timayatimaya. The winner gets five hundred thousand naira and the opportunity to collaborate with Timaya in a track.

    “I’m bringing out this song on ma birthday, the 15th of august which is on Saturday and I want to do something different. If you can do a 15-second video of you singing the hallelujah song with an amazing voice, then you stand a chance of winning 500 thousand Naira and a collaboration with me. Just tag me and #timayahallelujah,” he posted on his page.

  • FJ the King features Timaya in new single

    FJ the King features Timaya in new single

    After a long break from the Nigerian music industry, Prince Jeff Ejike Chukwuanuka, aka FJ the King, has returned with a new single titled Oh My Lover. The work features dancehall star, Timaya.

    The entertainer, who is also the head of Attitude Unit Group, said the new single is for his teeming fans who have stood by him all the years and equally believed in his music.

    “Aside being a musician, I’m also a pioneer Nollywood star and a God-fearing philanthropist who is well known for charity reach outs. Oh My Lover is a special dedication to my fans globally. It is a special song for all those that are truly in love and cherish the true meaning of love,” he said.

    On how he came about the name FJ, the international business man said:  “FJ the King” is a stage name coined from Fanta Jeff which was given to me after the Fanta advert I did way back in 1991. I was managed then by the late Sam loco Efe as a Nollywood actor. I also played the role of Nkem Owoh’s son in one of his movies, Ikuku.”

    After the movie, FJ revealed, he released two singles back to back; Big Boys Outing and Jigida.

    FJ was named a UN Peace Ambassador after he visited several orphanage homes in different parts of the world including Jakarta, Indonesia.

    He recently signed some young and vibrant acts on his Attitude Unit Records, a move which he says is fired by his desire to take the music industry to a higher level.

  • Timaya hangs out with Rihanna

    Timaya hangs out with Rihanna

    Nigerian musicians and their art seem to be all about crossing borders these days. Pundits have said that it is not a bad thing. Toeing the same line as his colleagues, the Egberipapa 1 of Nigerian music, Enetimi Alfred Odon; better known as Timaya, yesterday posted photos of himself on Instagram, posing with Barbadian singer, Rihanna.

    The photograph, taken at the Barbados Music Festival, was captioned “with the baddest gyal, RiRi.” The two seemed quite chummy in the photograph and from the comments from Timaya’s fans, it is being whispered that the duo are working on a collabo.

    It would appear that the artiste is not making an issue of the rape saga which threatened his career and reputation sometime last week. In the photo, the bearded ‘Port Harcourt Boy’ is sporting a multicoloured tunic with a matching hat, while the Barbadian singer is her usual skin-baring self.

    Only last week, the Dem Mama crooner was in the news for allegedly raping a lady in Atlanta. The lady who simply goes by the name, Shella B opened a new Instagram account called ‘exposingtherealtimaya’ which she dedicated to sharing her rape allegations. According to her, Timaya raped her and begged for forgiveness while also threatening her.

    Reacting to the incident, Nollywood filmmaker and social critic, Charles Novia advised the singer to get a good lawyer, and go to America and prove his innocence.

    “This is not an allusion that Timaya is guilty but I’m concerned that he has to put this behind to move on as a creative artiste and also to redeem himself and other Nigerian artistes who might be affected by a blanket suspicion in the eyes of the larger world. A good Lawyer would ask questions on aspects of Sheila’s story which at face value as it is from the statements right now; seem to be a bit out of place,” he said

     

  • Timaya explains re-union with K-Solo

    Timaya explains re-union with K-Solo

    Popular Niger Delta singer, Timaya, has explained through his manager, Prince Nnamdi Orlu Uzor, why he invited his ex-producer, K-Solo, to work with him on a song. “First things first, we never had any issues with K-Solo; we only needed to try various options in business, and now we discovered it has been a long time that music lovers felt the vibes of Timaya and K-Solo, which is why we invited him to come over and create good music for our fans to enjoy,” he said.

    Timaya’s debut and second albums were produced by K-Solo, but for some time now, both artistes have not been working together.

    With Timaya, you could never run out of drama, especially knowing how much the singer likes to talk about money. A couple of days ago, he was on Instagram, advising his fans on what leads to poverty and what paves way for wealth.

    According to the singer, his fans should abstain from complaining because, to him, such breeds poverty, while a heart of gratitude brings wealth. He wrote: “Complain is poverty while gratitude is riches….”