Timaya Clears Retirement Rumour After Break
Timaya clears the air on retirement rumours, saying he only took a short break. The Nigerian street pop star assures fans he is not done with music yet
Nigerian street pop sensation Inetimi Odon, popularly known as Timaya, has addressed speculation surrounding his supposed exit from music.
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The singer clarified that he is not retiring but simply took a brief pause.
In a post shared via his official X account on Sunday, the Dem Mama hitmaker responded to the circulating rumours, dismissing any suggestion of retirement.
“No be say the boy retire, the boy just been dey sleep…,” he wrote, using his trademark informal tone to calm concerns from fans.
Timaya clears retirement rumour following a period of relative silence in the music scene.
Known for blending dancehall, Afrobeat, and highlife, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of Nigerian street music since the early 2000s.
The Port Harcourt-born artist rose to prominence with his 2005 breakout track Dem Mama, which led to the release of his debut album True Story in 2006.
No be say the boy retire, the boy just been dey sleep
Since then, Timaya has built an impressive discography, with eight studio albums, one EP, and numerous singles to his name.
Despite his recent quiet phase, Timaya remains one of the most influential voices in the Nigerian music industry.
Fans had raised questions about his status, especially in light of his absence from major music events and releases over the past year.
His clarification comes as a relief to longtime supporters who have followed his journey from grassroots fame to national and international acclaim.
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With this latest statement, Timaya signals that while he may be resting, his story in music is far from over.
