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Timaya
Inetimi Timaya Odon better known by his stage name Timaya, is a multiple award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter. He hails from Odi, Bayelsa state, South-South Nigeria. Timaya is well known for his incredible blend of Afro-Caribbean/Dancehall/Reggae music and other music genres. The certified hit maker has numerous multiplatinum hit singles, standout collaborations (including the remix of his hit single “Bum Bum” with Sean Paul, his smash hit Cold Outside feat. BNXN (fka Buju), as well as Pull Up feat. Burna Boy) and 7 studio albums under his belt. Timaya first broke in 2005 through with his iconic debut single titled "Dem Mama" which which was an account of the military massacre that happened in his oil rich community, Odi in Bayelsa, Nigeria. The song appeared on his debut album, ‘True Story’ released the following year to great critical acclaim. Timaya (who is also popularly known as "Chulo") has earned various awards and nominations over the course of his career including a Grammy nomination for his collaboration with Morgan Heritage for Reggae album of the year. In 2021, Timaya teamed up with Nigerian wonderkid, BNXN and hit record producer, Yung Willis for his hit single “Cold Outside". After its release, the song topped charts in over 50 countries and has earned close to 500 million streams across all platforms. Timaya has followed up Cold Outside with his latest single titled "Sweet Us" which was released on November 11th, 2022.

Songs

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Cold Outside (feat. Buju) E
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Only God E
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Bom Bom
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Balance
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Sanko
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Albums

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GLADIATOR

2024
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Gift And Grace

2014
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Gratitude

2020
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Upgrade

2012
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Chulo Vibes

2019
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L.L.N.P (Long Life N' Prosperity) (feat. Dem Mama Soljas)

2011
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Epiphany

2014
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True Story

2007

Singles & EPs

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Only God

Single • 2026
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Mașe

Single • 2024
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Joko (feat. Shaggy)

Single • 2023
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BIG MAN TING (feat. Teni Makanaki & Skibii)

Single • 2025
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IN MY HEAD

Single • 2024
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Tomato

Single • 2023
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PATEK

Single • 2025
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Tip Pon Yuh Toe

Single • 2024
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ODESHI

Single • 2025
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Dey Your Dey

Single • 2024

Videos

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Cold Outside (feat. BNXN)

Timaya • 60M views
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I Like The Way (Official Music Video) - Timaya | Official Timaya (feat. Phyno & Deetii)

Timaya • 16M views
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Timaya - Bum Bum (Official Video)

Timaya • 15M views
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Don Dada

Timaya • 9.2M views
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Balance

Timaya • 34M views
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Timaya - Money feat. Flavour (Official Video) (feat. Phyno & Deetii)

Timaya • 28M views
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Dey Your Dey

Timaya • 8.1M views

Featured on

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Presenting Timaya

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Naija 2010s Hits

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Throwback Naija Party

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Naija 2000s Hits

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Presenting BNXN FKA Buju

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Presenting Tiwa Savage

Playlist • YouTube Music

Playlists by Timaya

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