Nigerian music star Timaya has shared heartbreaking details about the 1999 Odi massacre in Bayelsa, revealing how the tragedy influenced his life and career.
In a recent interview, the "Dem Mama" crooner described the military invasion of his hometown as a deeply personal wound. “It was part of me,” Timaya said, recalling how his mother’s bakery and countless lives were destroyed. According to him, the attack, allegedly ordered by the government, erased history and left lasting scars.
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“It’s very touching because we lost lives, a lot of things, and history,” he said emotionally. “You know when the government just says, ‘go and shoot these people down’?”
Timaya channeled his pain into music, releasing the 2007 hit “Dem Mama”, which boldly narrated the massacre. The song earned him the title “Egberi Papa 1 of Bayelsa” (Mouthpiece of the People). His story highlights the power of art in healing and activism.
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