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Timi Phoenix | |
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| Birth name | Otegbayo Joseph Oluwatimileyin |
| Born | 5 February 1992 |
| Origin | Osun State, Nigeria |
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| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2011–present |
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Otegbayo Joseph Oluwatimileyin (born 5 February 1992) popularly known by his stage name Timi Phoenix, is a Nigerian afro gospel artiste, songwriter, author, entrepreneur and quantity surveyor. He holds a Guinness World Record for the longest recording marathon.[1] [2] and is a member of the LoveWorld Music and Arts Ministry alongside other Nigerian gospel musicians including Frank Edwards, Sinach, Moses Bliss, Ada Ehi (gospel musician), Eben and Joe Praize.
Early life
editOtegbayo Joseph Oluwatimileyin is the third of five children and grew up in a Christian home with his father, Elder Otegbayo Olufemi Adediran, and his mother Dr. Otegbayo Christy Olubunmi, as evangelists at the St. Stephen Anglican Church, Maikunkele, Minna, Niger state. They hail from Atakunmosa East, Osun State, Southwestern Nigeria.
Timi began his primary education in 1993 at Neco Staff School, Minna, Niger State, before proceeding to Federal Government School, Kwali, Abuja for his secondary school education in 2002. In 2013, he graduated from the Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Niger state with an Ordinary National Diploma in Quantity Surveying. He moved to Lagos to further his tertiary education.
In Lagos, he was admitted into Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, where he graduated with a Higher National Diploma in Quantity Surveying in 2016.[3] He was then employed as a quantity surveyor at Play in Architecture, Lagos state.
Musical career
editTimi Phoenix is a music minister that is known for his contemporary sounds targeted at reaching out to the audience outside the church. [4] His debut album, Magnified, was released in 2014, this 9-track collection included the notable singles, Nagode and Eledumare. Three years later, he released his second album, Triumph in 2017, accompanied with music videos for the hit singles Bugatti and Shout Halle.[5] In 2020, he released his third studio project, Luminary, which included the single Perfecto, featuring Testimony Jaga [6] and in 2022, he released his fourth album, God’s Plan.
In addition to the four albums, Timi Phoenix has released about 40 singles and performed in shows across the country, including three consecutive performances at Derizo Concerts in 2017, 2018 and 2019, he also performed at LIMA Awards 2018.[7] In 2023, he headlined the Xpression with CDO nationwide campus tour, performing with Mike Abdul, Protek Illasheva, Moses Bliss and others [8][9], he was the opening act at Sinach Live in Concert 2023. On 16 July 2023, he hosted the Afro Gospel Crusaders live concert in Lagos, Nigeria which featured contemporary gospel artistes like Okey Sokay, Protek Illasheva, Testimony Jaga, TB 1, Oba Reengy, Shola Sparks, Quiz Tha Great, among others [10].
Christian life
editTimi Phoenix is a member of Christ Embassy Church in Lagos, Nigeria. He has acknowledged that his music is greatly influenced by the teachings of the church's founder, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.[4][6]
He provided further insight into his journey as a Christian in the music ministry through his audio book Tales Untold, released in May 2020.[11]
Guinness World Record
editIn June 2023, Timi Phoenix was among 30 artistes on the Blaqk Stereo Music Group (BSMG) that set a new Guinness World Record for the longest recording marathon at 40 hours 19 minutes. The feat was achieved at the Sambol Production Studio in Lagos, Nigeria.[12][13]
Selected discography
edit- Magnify (Album) (2014)
- Shout Halle (2015)
- Triumph(Album) (2017)
- Oli Holy (2019)
- Good Things (2019)
- Forever (2019)
- Luminary EP (2020)
- God's Plan(Album) (2022)
- Happy EP (2022)
- Holy Ghost (2023)
- My Year (2023)
- Kabaye (2024)
- Promise (2024)
- Time and Season (2024)
- Joy (2024)
Selected videography
edit| Year | Title | Director | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Shout Halle | Espee Films | [5] |
| 2018 | Bugatti (Lyrics Video) | Miles 92 Music | |
| 2018 | Merry Christmas | Miles 92 Music | |
| 2020 | Alagbaranla | Michael Surplus | |
| 2020 | O’li Holy | Mark Maybells | |
| 2020 | Perfecto | Michael Surplus | |
| 2021 | Praise | Michael Surplus | |
| 2021 | Lord of Lords | Michael Surplus | |
| 2021 | Halleluyah | Michael Surplus | |
| 2022 | Dominate | Michael Surplus | |
| 2023 | Oluwatimileyin (God is my supporter) | En’man | [14] |
| 2023 | Good Things | Rigel Studio | |
| 2024 | Time and Season | Twin Directors | [15] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Okeke-Korieocha, Ifeoma (3 June 2023). "Nigerian actor, 29 others set Guinness World Record for longest recording". Business Day. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
- ^ "Hawwal sets world record for longest recording marathon". The Sun. 10 June 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
- ^ "I follow God's instructions totally as a gospel minister —Timi Phoenix". The Sun. 7 August 2021. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
- ^ a b "Gospel music constitutes real evangelism tool —Timi Phoenix". Nigerian Tribune. 31 March 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
- ^ a b "Music Video: SHOUT HALLE - Timi Phoenix". Nigerian Tribune. 29 November 2016. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
- ^ a b "How Pastor Chris my inspired my new single 'Perfecto' —Timi Phoenix". Nigerian Tribune. 12 April 2020. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
- ^ "Christ Embassy ends International Pastors' & Partners' Conference with the 2018 LIMA Awards". Bella Naija. 4 December 2018. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
- ^ Anokam, Sam (25 March 2023). "Mike Abdul, Timi Phoenix, others set for The Xpression with CDO Campus Tour". The Nation. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
- ^ Kehinde, Ajose (26 March 2023). "Gospel concert to storm university campuses". Punch. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- ^ Opeoluwa, Desalu (15 July 2023). "Timi Phoenix To Hosts Okey Sokay, CDO & More At "Afro Gospel Crusaders" Live In Concert". Selah Afrik. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
- ^ Afolabi, Godspower (27 May 2020). "[Audio Book] Timi Phoenix – Tales Untold". Gospel Vibes. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- ^ Awodipe, Tobi (14 June 2023). "Hawwal, Otegbayo, Jayesimi, Adama, others in new music record". The Guardian. Retrieved 16 June 2023.
- ^ Kalu, Esther (1 June 2023). "Meet Hawwal Ogungbadero, BSMG, Nigeria's latest Guinness World Record holders". Premium Times. Retrieved 16 June 2023.
- ^ Afolabi, Godspower (7 July 2018). "[Video] Timi Phoenix – Oluwatimileyin". Gospel Vibes. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
- ^ Opeoluwa, Desalu (5 August 2024). "SelahMusicVid: Timi Phoenix Time & Season". Selah Afrik. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
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