Nigerian music sensation Timaya has shared an extraordinary story about his journey to acquiring a Bentley, crediting his initial step to a symbolic purchase at Bishop David Oyedepo’s Shiloh gathering. Speaking during a recent conversation with Naija FM 102.7, the “Dem Mama” crooner opened up about how his path to luxury began with a simple key holder.
The artist’s account offers a unique glimpse into the intersection of spiritual belief and material success in Nigeria’s entertainment industry. During the interview, Timaya revealed that he purchased a Bentley key holder at Shiloh long before he could afford the actual vehicle, demonstrating his unwavering faith in future prosperity. “Before I bought my Bentley, I first buy the key holder for Shiloh. I no even get money for the Bentley oh. I just go Shiloh. I’m a Winner,” the singer shared, highlighting the role of faith in his journey to success.
The interview took an interesting turn when Timaya shared a fascinating anecdote about his longtime friend and fellow artist, Burna Boy, offering insights into the Grammy winner’s unwavering self-belief from his early days. He recounted a studio session where Burna Boy’s ambitious declarations about his future success led to an unexpected confrontation with celebrated Nigerian vocalists Omawumi and Waje.
According to Timaya, the incident occurred during a time when private jet travel was still a rarity among Nigerian artists. Burna Boy’s assertion about his future success, particularly his prediction about flying private jets, was met with skepticism from Omawumi and Waje. The situation escalated to the point where Burna Boy, displaying his characteristic conviction, asked the female artists to leave the studio after they expressed doubts about his vision.
“Nothing Burna Boy is doing now surprises me. The guy is fearless.”
Timaya tells a story of how a young Burna Boy asked Omawumi and Waje to leave the studio. pic.twitter.com/fAKZmoPMA3
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Recalling the moment, Timaya shared Burna Boy’s reaction: “There was one time when Burna Boy, Omawumi and Waje were in the studio, and he started saying that a time would come when he would be getting paid to enter jet.” The skepticism this declaration met with prompted an immediate response from the future Grammy winner, demonstrating the self-assurance that would later become his trademark.
Timaya’s admiration for Burna Boy’s early confidence is evident in his reflection: “Nothing Burna Boy is doing now surprises me. The guy is fearless.” This statement carries particular weight given both artists’ current success in the music industry, with Burna Boy indeed achieving his dream of regular private jet travel and international stardom.
The interview provides a fascinating look at the role of faith, determination, and self-belief in the Nigerian music industry. Timaya’s story about the Bentley key holder purchased at Shiloh resonates with many Nigerians’ understanding of faith-based manifestation, while Burna Boy’s early conviction about his future success offers inspiration about the power of unwavering self-belief.
These revelations offer valuable insights into the mindset of successful Nigerian artists, highlighting how their current achievements often stem from seeds of faith and determination planted long before their dreams materialized. The contrast between Timaya’s quiet act of faith in purchasing a key holder and Burna Boy’s bold declarations showcases different approaches to manifesting success, both ultimately proving effective.
The story has sparked discussions across social media platforms about the relationship between faith, manifestation, and success in the entertainment industry. Many fans have drawn parallels between these artists’ early beliefs and their current success, seeing their stories as testimonies to the power of unwavering faith and self-belief.
As both artists continue to enjoy success in their respective careers, their early stories serve as inspiration to aspiring artists and entrepreneurs, demonstrating that success often begins with a powerful combination of faith, vision, and determination. Timaya’s candid sharing of these memories not only provides entertainment value but also offers valuable lessons about the role of belief in achieving one’s dreams.
