Editorial
19 May 2025
Timaya Reflects on Legacy, Hustle, and Afrobeats’ Early Days on 'Afrobeats Intelligence'
The Nigerian music OG opens up to Joey Akan starting out, betting on himself with no Plan B, and longevity in the game.
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24 April 2025
Catching Up With ‘Blown Boy’ Ruger
OkayAfrica talks to the Afrobeats star about his latest album, BlownBoy Ru, and how he’s carved his niche by blending Afrobeats and dancehall.
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30 August 2023
Timaya Unleashes Infectious New Single "Tomato" with Dem Mama Records
Timaya releases "Tomato," a blend of Afro rhythms and contemporary sounds.
Music
13 January 2021
Interview: Timaya Is Full of 'Gratitude'
Timaya talks to us about evolving from 2006'sTrue Story to his latest album, Gratitude, while making his mark as one of the first mainstream Nigerian artists to have begun the afro-fusion wave.
Music
16 November 2017
Wizkid Is No Superstar, Claims Shatta Wale In New Diss Track
Shatta Wale goes in on Wizkid, Patoranking and Timaya in two new diss tracks, "Disaster" and "Dancehall Landlord."
Audio
14 September 2017
The 11 Best Nigerian Songs of the Month
Here are the 11 best Nigerian afrobeats songs that came out last month.
Events
31 July 2017
OkayAfrica Presents 'Riddim & Beats' with D'banj, Sister Nancy and The Compozers at Lincoln Center Out of Doors
OkayAfrica brings you the ultimate mashup of the summer with Riddim & Beats at Lincoln Center Out of Doors.
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22 February 2017
Legendury Beatz Master Every Shade of Afropop In Their New Mixtape, 'Afropop 101'
Legendury Beatz, the brains behind "Ojuelegba,” confirm their brilliance in their new mixtape 'Afropop 101.'
News
08 August 2016
Skales’ ‘Ajaga’ Featuring Timaya & Davido Belongs on Your Summer Playlist
The ‘Shake Body’ singer impresses with his latest club-ready drop.
Events
14 March 2016
Davido, D'banj, Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade, Phyno, K.O, Riky Rick & More Will Play Lagos’ Gidi Culture Festival
The Gidi Culture Festival is coming back strong this year for their third annual all-day bash at Lagos’ Eko Atlantic.
Audio
10 April 2014
Timaya x Sean Paul 'Bum Bum Remix'
Nigeria's Timaya and Sean Paul team up on the 'Bum Bum Remix.'
Events
13 February 2014
The Inaugural Gidi Culture Festival Hits Lagos This March
The inaugural Gidi Culture Festival featuring Ice Prince, Wizkid, Jesse Jagz, Poe + more hits Lagos 2nd March, 2014.
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