Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy has said 2Baba, Timaya, D’banj, Larry Gaaga, and Wande Coal are the only veterans he respects in the Nigerian music industry. According to the self-acclaimed ‘African Giant,’ they are the only legends who have impacted his life and career. Burna Boy stated this while reacting to veteran producer ID Cabasa’s recent […]
Wizkid, Davido fight: Timaya slams aide for unauthorized post
Nigerian singer Inetimi Alfred Timaya Odon, popularly known as Timaya, has lashed out at his social media handler, Bolaji Fadipe, for involving him in the social media feud between Davido and Wizkid. Timaya, who expressed his displeasure, said despite repeated warnings, Bolaji reportedly persisted in involving him in unrelated matters. He wrote: “BOLAJI FADIPE U […]
‘I was used and dumped’ – Terry G calls out Timaya over unpaid royalties
Nigerian singer, Terry G has called out his colleague Timaya over alleged royalties debt. He also accused Timaya and other music producers of using him. Terry G in a post on his Instagram page, accusing Timaya of not paying the agreed royalties for a song that he produced for him. Expressing frustration over the issue, […]
‘As E Dey Sweet Us’ – Timaya in song theft scandal
A cultural music group, United Boys Culture, has called out popular singer, Timaya over alleged song theft. The group claimed that Timaya’s latest song ‘Dey Your Dey’ sampled their song of the same title without their permission. The leader of the group, who spoke in a video message shared via their Tiktok page, appealed to […]
How drug addiction almost ruined me – Timaya
I was backup singer for Eedris Abdulkareem for years – Timaya
Nigerian singer, Inetimi Alfred Timaya Odon, simply known as Timaya, has revealed that he was a backup singer for his colleague, Eedris Abdulkareem for 3 years. He said his experience as a backup singer for Abdulkareem played a vital role in his career. Timaya said Abdulkareem will always remain his boss despite them no longer […]
Why I can’t date Nigerian girl – Timaya
Popular singer Inetimi Alfred Timaya Odon, simply known as Timaya, has said he cannot date a Nigerian girl despite his three baby mamas being Nigerians. The singer said if he were a Nigerian girl, he would not date a Nigerian man. He clarified that he does not have a problem with Nigerian men or girls, […]
Nigerian awards not credible, worse than Grammys – Timaya
Nigerian singer, Inetimi Alfred Timaya Odon, simply known as Timaya, has claimed that Nigerian awards lack credibility. DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians have accused the Grammy organisers of complicity after the Recording Academy snubbed all the Nigerian nominees at the 66th Grammys, with Tyla, the only non-Nigerian nominee in the maiden Best African Music […]
I struggled to overcome drug addiction – Timaya
Nigerian singer, Inetimi Alfred Timaya Odon, simply known as Timaya, has said he struggled to give up drug addiction. Speaking in a recent interview with The Beat 99.9 FM, Lagos, the ‘Dem Mama’ crooner described his experience as a “tough fight.” He said he got introduced to drugs during the COVID-19 lockdown. Timaya said, “I […]
‘This Grammy no sweet’ – Timaya reacts as Nigerian artists miss out
Popular singer Inetimi Alfred Timaya Odon, simply known as Timaya, has bemoaned the poor outing of Nigerian artists at the 66th Grammys. DAILY POST reports that the Nigerian quintet of Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Davido, Asake and Olamide were snubbed at the 66th Grammys on Sunday, with Tyla, the only non-Nigerian nominee in the maiden […]