Dancehall singer, Timaya has revealed why he failed to sign Patoranking and Runtown to his Dem Mama record label despite giving them their first breaks in the Nigerian entertainment industry.
Speaking in a chat with Beat FM, the talented singer noted that he didn’t have a clear grasp of the music business when Patoranking and Runtown were under his wings.
“I did not understand the business then,” Timaya said.
“I don’t want anybody to be like they are doing it because they are not in a good spot.
“Whatever I did for them, I did it like ‘okay, let’s go.”
The Dem Mama boss said he does not regret signing the pair, notwithstanding their individual achievements in the past few years.
Asked if he would consider signing them to his record label, he said: “They are bosses already.”
On how he make hit songs, Timaya owes his success to God, saying : “Nobody knows how to make hits.
“I don’t even know. I think it’s just God and secondly, when you work all the time, you have a lot of songs, you need the right people around you to tell you the right songs to put out so I don’t feed myself with bad energy.”
Timaya who has two baby mamas and doesn’t hide his controversial stance on marriage said:“I’m not saying I don’t want to get married. I am not ready. Jesus Christ died at 35. He never got married.”
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Why I failed to sign Patoranking, Runtown- Timaya
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Marriage doesn’t work, just have a child-Timaya declares
Nigerian singer, Timaya has shared his stance on marriage. Timaya who recently took to his Instagram page to announce that he would like to take a back seat when it comes to baby making said marriage doesn’t work.
Timaya made this known during a conversation with Phyno which Phyno posted on his Insta stories.
“Marriage doesn’t work, just have babies”, Timaya declared.
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The singer also recently opened up on his marriage plan and according to him, he is not a marriage material. Timaya declared that he is not ready for that phase yet.
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How Timaya gifted me my new song-Waje
Nigerian songstress, Waje has recounted how Timaya gifted her a new song ‘Kpolongo’.
The talented vocalist made this known as a guest on Soundcity radio where she narrated how the song was created during the interview.
Waje revealed that Timaya invited her to his house and they listened to some beats together.
“Timaya called me up and asked if I was free on that day and I was,”
“So I drove to his house and he played me a couple of beats.
“After we had gone like five songs in I was like ‘that first song’ and he said he was thinking I should have the song.
“I was like what do you mean ‘have it’? Like you want to feature me or do I carry the song and be going.
“And he said yeah Waje you can have the song and I said okay. In one hour I wrote my verse, recorded. The producer Micon is amazing and that’s how we have the song.”
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If my daughter tells me she wants to be a stripper, it’s her life- Timaya
Timaya is one Nigerian singer who doesn’t hesitate to share his views about issues that are dear to him.
The ‘Plantain boy’ singer known for his unique dancehall sound has been in the music industry for over 10 years.
In a recent chat with Vibesng, the outspoken entertainer was asked If he would allow his daughter to do music, he said: “Whatever makes her happy, 10 or 20 years down the line. If today she tells me daddy I want to be a stripper, that’s her life. I brought her into this world. I just need to make her understand what is good and bad, what is right and wrong. Sometimes what you think is wrong for the child can be good for the child. Imagine, my father wanted me to be a banker, how? That’s not what I wanted to be. I followed my dream. Just imagine if my parents had stopped me. This music that they never wanted me to do is what is taking the whole family somewhere, so, I think I should allow my daughter express herself”.
In 2012, Timaya released a song called ‘Plantain boy’ which details how he sold plantain before he hugged stardom.
Reacting to a question posed to him about the song, Timaya said:”I wouldn’t be talking about it if I didn’t do it. Of course, I sold plantain. From Monday to Fridays I’d go to school, on Saturday mornings my mother would shade a lot of plantains. The whole bunch would be like N1,200 which is like N40 each in smaller bunches. I guess that’s what really affected my height. Imagine carrying that worth of plantain on your head. If you’re blessed sometimes you could see a buyer that would just buy everything. I think I’m happy I did; very happy I did”.
The award winning singer was queried on the biggest sacrifice he has ever made for his music career, he said: “I don’t see anything as the biggest sacrifice. When my father told me he’s going to disown me if I kept doing music, I didn’t care, because my music was more important. He’s not alive today but the music is still there. It’s not that I don’t love my dad, but I can do everything for my career. There’s no biggest sacrifice”.
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A lot of baby daddies are better than a lot of husbands- Timaya
Nigerian dancehall star, Timaya has said than baby daddies are better fathers than many husbands.
The Dem Mama star who has three kids for two different baby mamas revealed that baby daddies have proven to be better than those that had consummated their unions.
He made this known in a chat with Punch.
According to him: “People fail to understand that a lot of baby daddies are better fathers than a lot of husbands. The kind of role I play in my children’s life, I don’t think some husbands do that.
“I have time for my children, I love my children but some married men don’t even have time for their kids. They don’t show their kids love, they don’t know what it means to be a father. It doesn’t have anything to do with money; it’s about love and attention.
“Even my daughter sometimes wonders why I make babies if I was not ready to get married yet but I tell her that if I don’t make babies then she won’t be born.
“My life is in stages, I don’t think I want to get married now. It is not something I would want to venture into for now,” he said.
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Timaya welcomes son with new baby mama
Nigerian pop star, Timaya has welcomed a son with his new baby mama, Tama in the United States.
The father of two made this known on his Instagram page with a picture of the baby. He named the boy, Emmanuel.
Recall that the singer who is yet to get married, has two daughters with his first baby mama.
The ever trending baby mama culture in the Nigerian entertainment industry today seems to have come to stay. The escape from marital commitments to focus on raising a child has made many followed this trend.
The likes of Wizkid, Davido, Flavour, 9ice are reference points in this department.
Self-proclaimed star boy, Wizkid has three children from three different baby mamas.
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Timaya flaunts exotic mansion
Nigerian Afro-pop star, Timaya has joined the list of celebrities with luxury homes. The versatile singer took to his Instagram page to unveil pictures of his new talk-of-the-town mansion.
The entertainer’s new edifice has a penthouse and exquisite living room which radiates panache and prosperity.
He has joined the league of celebrities like I Go Dye and Tope Alabi who have taken fans into the interiors of their homes.
Recall that few weeks ago, D’banj shared photos of his exquisite living room on the social media with the quote “Have a kokocious week.”
In the same vein, Tiwa Savage recently shared the picture of her new house for fans to savour
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Why Timaya may win Grammy award
Winning a Grammy award is the dream of every singer. Nigerian dancehall singer, Timaya may become the first Nigerian based singer to clinch a Grammy award. Recall that the first Nigerian, though not based in Nigeria, who won an award at the Grammies was Cynthia Erivo, a singer and actress born in London to Nigerian immigrants.
Timaya who was featured alongside Ghanaian Afro-pop singer, Stonebwoy, Chubb Rock, Stylo G, Bunji Garlin, Dre Zion & Jaheil on Morgan Heritage’s “Avrekedabra” may become the first Nigerian-based act to win the award.
This feat can only happen if the album wins in the category it has been nominated for.
‘Avrekedabra’ was nominated for the Best Reggae Album award and will slug it out with “Chronology” by Chronixx, “Lost in Paradise” by Common Kings, “Wash House Ting” by J Boog and “Stony Hill” by Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley.
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Eedris once saved Timaya’s life- Rafioso
Nigerian singer and show promoter, Rafioso has condemned Timaya over his outburst on Instagram targeted at Eedris Abdulkareem.
Recall that Timaya called Eedris Abdulkareem a dirty looking hemp smoker who was cruel to a lot of people when he was at the peak of his music career.
In an Instagram video posted recently, Timaya threw jabs at his former mentor, Eedris Abdulkareem after he condemned him over the quality of music he churns out. Timaya stated that Eedris failed to help his proteges including Rafioso.
However in a recent chat with newsmen, Rafioso debunked Timaya’s claims.
“I was Eedris Abdulkareem’s manager at the time when Timaya was serving under him. If you have heard Eedris hit song,’ Oko Ashewo,’ it was my name, Rafioso, he was calling in the song. Initially I was Eedris’ back-up artiste but when his former manager travelled to the UK, I was in charge.
“There was a time we went for a show at Ogun State University. I was already asleep in my room during the show but I learnt that Timaya insisted that he wanted to perform last after Eedris was done with his performance. The show promoters were not comfortable with the arrangement because Eedris was his boss. Eedris agreed and when he went on stage, the tempo was very high but when it was Timaya’s turn to perform, they were not feeling him anymore. The people began to insult him and Timaya insulted them back.
“When he came down from the stage, the cult boys in the school followed him because they wanted to beat him up. The next thing I heard on my door was a loud bang, it was Eedris at my door shouting that I should wake up because the boys wanted to kill Timaya. We went to where Timaya was and brought him to my room where he slept that night. You can ask Timaya or the show promoter, Offshore, he would tell you the truth. Spydaman was at the show among other artistes. The cult boys began to look for Timaya for insulting them but we hid him in our room. Early in the morning, we had to move out.
“So when I saw what Timaya posted about Eedris, I felt it was like an insult. I don’t know why he called my name and said that I am nowhere to be found. You don’t say that. He should speak for himself and not for me. I am doing very well. I am an artiste and a show promoter; I also have other businesses I am into. I have houses and tenants. I don’t understand why Timaya mentioned my name. I was with Eedris for more than 16 years and he helped me. He showed me love just like he did to everybody.”
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Timaya housed me when EME kicked me out- Skales
Rapper cum singer, Skales has said dancehall singer, Timaya gave him accommodation when his former record label, Empire Mates Entertainment(EME) kicked him out.
The 26-year-old singer made this known in a post via Twitter on Friday.
He said: “Timaya housed me when EME kicked me out, gave me his pent house to stay that was where I recorded most of the songs on my debut album. Bad belle no dey progress.
“Let’s respect each other, everyone is working hard”.
Reacting to Timaya’s recent rant, where he called Eedris a dirty Indian hemp smoker, Skales said: “ Eedris Abdulkareem is just a sad man, nothing is working for him now and he is coming for everybody, seeking attention.Who you don help, when you reign?”
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