Why I’m unmarried at 44-Timaya

Nigerian music star Inetimi Odomimaya, often known as Timaya, has revealed why he’s single regardless of having 4 youngsters with three girls.

In a current interview with Naija FM, the hitmaker revealed that he by no means desired marriage, admitting it has by no means appealed to him.

Nevertheless, the singer acknowledged that he may rethink his stance.

He mentioned, “I’ve by no means been a married man, however it could actually change as a result of marriage is loopy. I take a look at it like if I marry immediately, would I be capable to get out? In all my earlier relationships, I used to be the one who bought out as a result of I don’t like stress.”

Timaya attributed his reluctance to marry to his robust desire for freedom and aversion to emphasize.

Timaya, whose solo profession started in 2005 with the discharge of the one “Dem Mama,” which spoke in regards to the Odi bloodbath, emphasised the importance of open communication in relationships and expressed his appreciation for honesty and transparency.

“In case you have an issue with me, let’s speak about it as a result of I don’t like going to mattress eager about issues. I die. I don’t need something to hassle me in any respect,” the 44-year-old singer mentioned.

Eedris Abdulkareem

Within the interview, the ‘Dem Mama’ crooner additionally dismissed comparisons between himself and his colleague Eedris Abdulkareem.

He mentioned, “I don’t discuss like Eedris. I don’t behave like him. No one is afraid of him as a result of he talks an excessive amount of. He has at all times been talkative. I don’t even need folks to be afraid of me. I respect myself so that folks will respect me.”

Whereas recounting his previous relationship with Eedris, he defined that his relationship with the rapper was strictly skilled as a rookie singer.

“I’ve by no means had any downside with Eedris. It was only a relationship between the boss and apprentice. I didn’t even assume he knew my identify at the moment. I solely gave him a shout-out as a result of he was a part of my success story.”

Burna Boy

The Port Harcourt-born singer who rose to fame in 2005 acknowledged Burna Boy’s dedication and imaginative and prescient, saying, “Nothing Burna Boy is doing now surprises me. The man is fearless.”

He mentioned, “There was one time when Burna Boy, Omawumi, and Waje have been within the studio, and he [Burna Boy] began saying {that a} time would come when he can be getting paid to enter jets. Omawumi and Waje began doubting him as a result of, at the moment, Nigerian artists hadn’t began flying non-public jets. He bought offended, opened the studio door, and requested them to depart.”

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Profession

His debut album, True Story, was launched the next yr, adopted by his second album, Present and Grace, in 2008. His third studio album, De Rebirth, was launched with Black Physique Leisure and featured the lead single “Plantain Boy”.[1] He collaborated with Dem Mama Troopers on the LLNP (Lengthy Life N Prosperity) album. In 2012, Timaya launched Improve. His work has earned him a number of awards and nominations, together with 4 Headies Awards, two AFRIMMA Awards, one Nigeria Music Award, and one NEA Award.