Timaya is a well-known Nigerian performer who has been active in the music industry for a long time. In a career that stretches more than multi-decade, he has figured out how to cause his music to grow in an industry considered to be profoundly serious.

Background

Timaya’s birth or legal name is Enetemi Alfred Odom. On November 29, 1977, he was conceived in Port Harcourt, River State, Nigeria. He is the ‘last-conceived’ in a large family of fifteen children.

He attended Assemblies of God Nursery and Primary School and then Nkpolu Oroworukwo for his auxiliary school, both in Port Harcourt, but he eventually finished his optional training at Ikeja Grammar School in Lagos. Aside from his stage name Timaya, he is also known as Egberipapa 1 or Dem Mama warrior.

His ascension to celebrity has not been easy. To begin with, his performance in school was not stellar. Furthermore, he eventually had to sell plantains in Mgbuosimini’s lanes to make ends meet. Fortunately, he was a talented musician. During his secondary school years, he won numerous awards in school rivalries.

Career

At the start of his melodic journey, he performed with underground or emerging acts. He was mostly a reinforcement artist, and at one point he was providing reinforcement vocals to a well-known vocalist, Eedris Abdulkareem. Later, he appeared in recordings of a rap group named UDX, which is based in Lagos.

He also collaborated with several musicians such as Biodin, Kunle, Raphael, and Temi (Divino), among others. His first substantial breakthrough occurred after the release of his popular song “Dem Mama.” This perceptive song was about the devastation that was taking place in the oil-rich Delta region. The track revealed the officers’ ruthlessness and coordinated towards innocent regular people in an attempt to apprehend aggressors.

This track prompted him to be nicknamed Egberi Papa 1 (the town messenger of the individuals) of Bayelsa. One explanation that has made Timaya climate the firm rivalry in the music business in Nigeria is his capacity to act in various classes. He is very skilled in Raga, Hip-jump, dancehall, afrobeat, just as afro hip-bounce.

This has seen him produce a lot of collections and singles since 2007. Other than being an imaginative music craftsman, he is additionally an honor winning lyricist and music maker. He has been composing his own tunes just as for different craftsmen. Timaya additionally does music creations. A portion of the famous craftsmen that have picked up from his composition and creation aptitudes incorporate Eulonzo Jordan just as a YouTube star, Jarrett Holt.

The maturing Nigerian vocalist has likewise worked with a few craftsmen including industry heavyweights, for example, J Martins in the honor winning “Owey” from the collection “Which Kind of Life”, Keffee’s track Kokoroko, P Square, Spyder Man, among different performers. His straightforward character makes him simple to work with. This has additionally prompted his aptitudes to be exceptionally looked for after.

Awards

Throughout his melodic excursion, Timaya has accomplished a considerable amount. Other than being an affluent performer, he has additionally won various honors. A portion of the honors remembers Album of the year for 2008, Best dancehall/Reggae collection in 2009, best Collabo in 2009, and furthermore best cooperation in just as in 2010. These originated from Nigeria Music Awards, Hip Hop World Awards, among others

House, Cars

Timaya claims a multi-million naira chateau situated in the Lekki territory of Lagos and decision vehicles in his assortment. His vehicles incorporate 2 ground-breaking Range Rovers, Mercedez Benz G55 AMG, a silver shaded Bentley, Mercedez Benz Glen, and a Lexus.

FAMILY

The Bayelsa Egberi Papa 1 had a failed romance with Nollywood entertainer Empress Njamah. Despite the fact that their split was well publicized at the time due to a number of allegations that followed their split, the two are claimed to remain friends.

Timaya is currently married to Barbara, with whom he has two daughters, Emmanuela and Grace. Discussions Timaya is said to have hinted at becoming a priest or minister in an ongoing meeting with a well-known paper. This, he thought, was the best way to connect with the people.

This came not long after his breakup with a contentious entertainer he had dated for a long time. From the foregoing, it is clear that he has attained a level of success that many Nigerian performers would envy.

Furthermore, he is regarded for his relaxed and preservationist approach to music as well as life in general. Until now, Timaya has sold more than 30 million records in Nigeria, which is a large number.

Timaya Serves as a Peace Ambassador. Timaya was appointed as the IIFWP’s Peace Ambassador in 2011 due to his socially conscious songs and constant readiness to promote a good cause (Inter-strict and International Federation for World Peace). He is seen as a person who has a favorable impact on the general public, particularly the young.

This was especially noticeable with the release of his track “Dem Mama,” in which he dealt with the subject for a long time.

Relationship Status: Single Children: 2

N1.1 billion in total assets (assessed)