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| Birth name | Inetimi Alfred Timaya Odon |
| Born | 15 August 1980 Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria |
| Origin | Odi, Bayelsa State, Nigeria |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | DM Records |
Inetimi Alfred Timaya Odon (born 15 August 1980), better known by his stage name Timaya, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He is from Odi, Bayelsa state, South-South Nigeria. Timaya is known for combining Nigerian pop with elements of dancehall, hip-hop, and soca, as well as his blend of Afro-Caribbean/Dancehall music. He is the founder of DM (Dem Mama) Records Limited, were he is also signed.
His solo career began in 2005 with the release of the single "Dem Mama," which highlighted the Odi massacre. His debut album, True Story, was released the following year, followed by his second album, Gift and Grace, in 2008. His third studio album, De Rebirth, was released in collaboration with Black Body Entertainment and featured the lead single "Plantain Boy".[1] He collaborated with Dem Mama Soldiers on the album LLNP (Long Life N Prosperity). In 2012, Timaya released Upgrade. To date, his work has earned him several awards and nominations, including four Headies Awards, two AFRIMMA Awards, one Nigeria Music Award, and one NEA Award.[2]
In August 2023, Timaya released a new single titled "Tomato" under Dem Mama Records and Empire. The music video premiered on YouTube the following month, directed by Clarence Peters and featuring cameo appearances by D’Banj and the Cubana Chief Priest.
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