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Musical artist

Inetimi Alfred Odon (born 15 August ), better known by his stage name Timaya, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He is from Odi, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Timaya is known for combining Nigerian pop with elements of dancehall, hip-hop, and soca, as well as Afro-Caribbean/Dancehall music.

He is the founder of DM (Dem Mama) Records Limited.^[1]

His solo career began in with the release of the single "Dem Mama," which spoke about the Odi massacre. His debut album, True Story, was released the following year, followed by his second album, Gift and Grace, in His third studio album, De Rebirth, was released in collaboration with Black Body Entertainment and featured the lead single "Plantain Boy".^[2] He collaborated with Dem Mama Soldiers on the album LLNP (Long Life N Prosperity and in , Timaya released Upgrade.

To date, his work has earned him several awards and nominations, including four Headies Awards, two AFRIMMA Awards,