Timaya, whose real name is Inetimi Timaya Odon, is a renowned Nigerian singer, songwriter, and the founder of DM Records Limited. Born on August 15, 1980, in Port Harcourt and hailing from Bayelsa State, he rose to fame with the release of his debut single, “Dem Mama.” This blog post delves into Timaya’s early life, education, career achievements, net worth, and personal life.
Timaya was born and raised in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as the youngest of fifteen children in a large family. His father worked in a bank, and his mother was a trader. He attended Assemblies of God Nursery And Primary School for his early education and later joined Nkpolu Oroworukwo Secondary School in Port Harcourt for his secondary education. Despite facing house rules, he would sneak out to attend late-night music events, showing an early passion for music.
After relocating to Lagos, Timaya enrolled in Ikeja Grammar School and earned his secondary school diploma. He then began his musical journey as a backup vocalist for Eedris Abdulkareem’s hip-hop group. Eventually, he embarked on a solo career, recording collaborations with other emerging artists. His breakthrough came with the release of “Dem Mama,” a song that addressed the destruction of a riverside community in the Niger Delta. The track gained him instant street credibility and set the stage for a successful career.
