Inetimi Timaya Odon also known as Timaya is Nigerian singer from Bayelsa. H… Read Full Bio ↴Inetimi Timaya Odon also known as Timaya is Nigerian singer from Bayelsa. He started from Port Harcourt as a teenager in Nkpolu Oroworukwo secondary school were he won so many awards in schools competitions and moved to Lagos at his parents request to stay with his elder sister and complete his secondary education. He schooled at Ikeja high school in Mafoluku, Lagos. He had some early collaborations with some underground artists and was a back up singer for Eedris Abdulkarem. He fetured in an unreleased video by UDX a rap group in lagos. Namse Udosen was one of his early mentors in the music game back in Lagos in the early 2000s. Namse A.K.A menthol x laced the rap verse on Pomporo a hit track on his debut album "True Story".

M.O.N.E.Y
Timaya Lyrics

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Young D leggo
Leggo
Leggo
Na so

Every night and day the boy
Dey fly to Dubai Dubai
All the way from Naija

To just go flenjor for Dubai Dubai

I travel to America
Just to go charge my phone my phone
Bad belle people
Make em leave me alone

I say when money no day
People they carry me play
When money no day
Everybody run away

When money no day
No no no
People they use me to pay
When money no day
Nobody look at my face

They feeling they feeling
They feeling they feeling
They feeling the boy
The ladies the ladies
The ladies the ladies
They wanting the boy my brother
When the going good and good
Many many people
Will be your friend

When money no day
People they carry me play
When money no day
Everybody run away

When money no day
No no no
People they use me to pay
When no money no day
Nobody look at my face
Dem say me l dey crazy
Original Rude boy Mr Flavour pon this one Holy ghost
Omyelina

If you get the money
Make you spend on your brother eheh
Oya make you dey turn nunu up uh my sister eheh
Oya once in a while we're supposed to be jolly
Oya yankulu yankulu
Dance with my cherie

When money no day
Everybody abobosom
When money no day
My guy odi oyi wun
Abrukutu mami to eat oh na
Bad thing I tell you
Tonight unu Flavour Timaya oh
Egberi Papa 1 of Bayelsa leggo

When money no day
Umu wain abosom
I say when money no day
I love you I love you
Gbunam nunu
Akrikata dance hey baby
If you want to touch wete ego
Tonight unu Flavour Timaya oh
Egberi papa 1 of Bayelsa

They feeling they feeling
They feeling they feeling
They feeling the boy feeling the boy
The ladies the ladies
The ladies the ladies
The wan touch the boy

Well when I sing say when money no day
Everybody run away
Nobody wan stay
Just because money no day
Now money na na na
Everybody come my way
People they wan stay
No be me you go use play I say

When money no day
Everybody run away
When money no day
Everybody run away
I say when money no day
No no no
No no no
When money no day
People dem wan run away

When money no day
Them they carry me play
When money no day
Everybody run away

When money no day
No no no
Oh no no no

Oh no no no
Oh no no

Overall Meaning

The song "M.O.N.E.Y" by Timaya explores the theme of money and its effects on people's behavior towards others. While he acknowledges that having money is valuable, he also recognizes that it can lead to people being treated poorly when it is no longer present. In the first verse, he speaks about how people are willing to fly all the way to Dubai to enjoy themselves because they have the financial means to do so. He then counters by saying that when he didn't have money, people would overlook him, and he was treated poorly.

In the chorus, Timaya emphasizes that people only flock to those with money and disappear when that financial wealth no longer exists. He explains that people will even start to use you to pay for their own expenses when you don't have money. The song also features Flavour, who sings about the importance of sharing one's wealth with one's siblings and having fun while you still can.

Overall, the song's message is that while having money is important, one should not allow it to change them, and they should be wary of those who only seek to benefit from their wealth.

Line by Line Meaning

Every night and day the boy Dey fly to Dubai Dubai All the way from Naija To just go flenjor for Dubai Dubai
The boy goes to Dubai every night and day, all the way from Nigeria, just to spend money and live a luxurious lifestyle.

I travel to America Just to go charge my phone my phone Bad belle people Make em leave me alone
I travel to America just to charge my phone, and I don't want people who are jealous of my wealth to bother me.

When money no day People they carry me play When money no day Everybody run away
When I have no money, people take advantage of me and treat me as a joke. But when I have money, everybody wants to be around me.

They feeling they feeling They feeling they feeling They feeling the boy The ladies the ladies The ladies the ladies They wanting the boy my brother
People, especially women, are attracted to me and my wealth.

When the going good and good Many many people Will be your friend
When things are going well for you, many people will want to be your friend.

If you get the money Make you spend on your brother eheh Oya make you dey turn nunu up uh my sister eheh Oya once in a while we're supposed to be jolly Oya yankulu yankulu Dance with my cherie
If you have money, spend it on your family and friends. Let's celebrate from time to time and dance together.

When money no day Everybody abobosom When money no day My guy odi oyi wun Abrukutu mami to eat oh na Bad thing I tell you Tonight unu Flavour Timaya oh Egberi Papa 1 of Bayelsa leggo
When I have no money, everyone ignores me and treats me poorly. But when I have money, people want to eat and enjoy themselves with me.

When I sing say when money no day Everybody run away Nobody wan stay Just because money no day Now money na na na Everybody come my way People they wan stay No be me you go use play I say
When I sing about not having money, people run away from me. But now that I have money, everyone wants to be close to me. Do not take me for granted.

When money no day Them they carry me play When money no day Everybody run away
When I have no money, people take advantage of me and treat me as a joke. But when I have money, everybody wants to be around me.

When money no day No no no Oh no no no Oh no no no Oh no no
When I have no money, everything is difficult, and nobody wants to help me.

Lyrics © KVZ MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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Comments from YouTube:

@isokenalbert1283

34w↑13

Am proud to be a Nigerian. Thumps up for my people. Keep partying...

@francaamaka7629

19w

Yes oo ❤❤

@rosexwild

2y↑50

I love Nigerian music, and this song always puts me in a good mood.

@patriciabaguma3639

2y↑79

Guys the love i have for Nigeria is overwhelming am ugandan but i love everything Nigerian and the music wowwww
Amazing much love guys

@ourienmmichael6746

2y↑7

Your right our music in Uganda concerns love only

@fridayfelix922

1y↑5

Thanks naija to Di world

@ferdinandbationo3461

44w

@davescott4308

27w

Please try and marry a Nigerian smile 😊

@dayoofere8513

6y↑70

There are some artist in this country Nigeria that won't fade away anytime soon ,Timaya is one of them

@paradisetraveltours1864

1y↑3

Yes, till date he's still top-notch 🥂

@SiloMalo

34w

Listen Chile, I'm not even Nigerian but I love his music ❤❤❤❤

@abeekay1494

7y↑26

Indeed this song is a true story song, I used to live a good life when I was in my country Sierra Leone, unfortunately I lost my job about 3 years before I got my chance to the US I know within that 3 years what I went through that's why I always glorify Allah. I give all praises to Allah who made it possible for me again.

@omolaraodiondavis3601

1y↑89

I can relate to the song, I was once the stone the builder rejected in my family, but today the corner stone, love from Washington DC

@charlanesy2331

51w↑7

God bless you ❤❤❤

@gozienice6778

31w↑7

I tap from your testimony. I shall testify soon

@MargaretKamara-ld6bv

20w

I tap into this blessing and miracle oh God show up in my life 🙏

@blynnkgatte1545

18w

I tap from your blessings boss,,, carry me along na🎉🎉😂😂😂😂❤❤🇦🇪

@mattaudu4792

2y↑45

This is 2021 and I can't still get enough of this song...A masterpiece💯❤❤

@oderaogbogu-asogwa5509

2y↑4

Am still playing it in 2022😂😂😂

@realestatewithsally

7y↑79

I can listen to this song for a living. Never seem to get enough of it. Nice collaboration, beat and lyrics, everything is just dope.

@klinsmanmbeacha2399

7y↑47

timaya is one of the legends of the Nigerian music industry.

@abdulrahmanmnzelemu7735

5y↑3

Does anyone know the movie in the song

@iloeleskid8419

2y↑1

🐐

@charlesekpima8210

44w

have you seen any timaya endorsement before or advert on any product , or any major music awards in the last 7 years? He is underrated and chitted in Nigeria entertainment industry ,mean while you see advert and endorsement for some artist that have not contributed 1/10 of what timaya have done in Nigerian music industry

@nkonghomboh1134

1y↑20

We the Cameroon people are blessed to share boundary with Nigeria because they always serve us better mutumbu

@tozzchuq7949

51w

Whats mutumbu

@nkonghomboh1134

51w↑1

@tozz chuq I'm from Cameroon. Mutumbo means good music.

@tozzchuq7949

51w

@Nkongho Mboh oih ok Thanks

@callmeteacherama3362

2y↑23

This song never fades because it's !!🔥

@luckyblu6460

7y↑118

I ❤ Nigerian music. Im not even Nigerian but i love the culture.

@theresiaruda2251

5y↑4

I love it

@nelsonalexy1305

4y↑7

Lucky , we love you. Nigerian are good people try to visit

@mjohnson1741

4y↑3

Awesome!

@lekekerrynjualem2819

4y↑3

I love Naija and you especially Erica 😍💋

@federalman2674

3y↑2

We love you more my dearest

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@S03Group

8y↑37

This dude timaya has been on his game nearly a decade now. Still putting out hit!! Love this song badly

@MBesong93

7y↑6

Timaya is one of the best we have in Africa...this guy is super talented....

@frankjames1648

8y↑25

I always loved timayas songs because he is always remembering the past and sing towards it as a sign of appreciation in life and i love it.... what is good music? ......a good music is an inspiration,.. mentor,... and advice to less privileges for strengthening their hopes.... and that is the massage timaya are passing to us.... once again I love his music all the time

@Helmuto

51w↑13

Yeaaah I am german, love Nigera and nigerian people and nigerian music over everything. Really the music is a feeling explosion. 🥰

@ahmedtrawally8878

8y↑18

The song and video makes me have tears. Great song with meaning all about life, people need to have respect for one another rich or poor.

@doreenessel2925

26w↑2

When you don't have money nobody repeat you much love timaya

@bmygeorgeify

7y↑24

Can't stop loving this song. The best of Timaya .....Flavour always representing

@MrLuzzle

8y↑170

I've been listening to over and over. But as funny as the video is, the song is so deep and I can relate with this very well. So called loved ones and even a spouse who forsook me for not having money. This song brings tears to my eyes and unfortunately it's the harsh reality of our times.

@tonyedafe4114

7y↑4

MrLuzzk kudos

@shakeenakontoe2507

4y↑8

Yes this song I replayed several times to see that the guy came back to the place where he was once rejected, but now money is with him everybody follow..made me teary eyed literally😪

@ChigozieOrunta

4y↑4

So true. Literally brought me to tears at the ending...

@babysandra2676

@Chigozie Orunta mn
88y6th tuuiiò78

@babysandra2676

@Shakeena Kontoe iui89 i

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@MrTopretty

7y↑11

This song has so much meaningful and I think everyone can relate to it ... well done timaya 🙏

@fokorafor5683

4y↑26

I can't stop listening to this music 🎶 on repeat

@sanguy20

7y↑15

One of my favourite songs by Timaya of Nigeria!

@patrickezeadichie1752

15w

I can so relate this song. God, take the glory for lifting me up and giving me the opportunity to beat the odds.

@loyalmyownbusiness7608

7y↑8

true
love my African people♥

@moseschesinamforbi1492

2y↑26

The only musician in Nigeria that dj can play all his album and every body will be happy

@Timiebiii

8y↑102

this song carries so much meaning...i really understand what it's like cause when my dad had nothing,everybody ridiculed him but i thank God the case is different today

@alassaneguira58

3y↑15

After all this years of me watching and listening to this I know understood the meaning and the lesson from it 🙏🏾

@BossyMigiro

8y↑242

Timaya is such a versatile artiste like one minute he's making club bangers like 'sanko' and 'I like the way' and then he comes back and makes deep meaningful songs like this one. Much respect to him

@obiyantheophilus8206

8y↑3

you are timaya soca afro beat also

@elvzish

8y↑5

Well, this is a banger in African clubs here in New York. #zimbabwean

@obiyantheophilus8206

+elvzish yea

@mercywrotoe2478

7y↑1

Champagne Mami koK

@mercywrotoe2478

Champagne Mami ccv

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@charityanbeteryel9845

4y↑6

I really love this song ...I can't stop playing

@totalentertainment6599

8y↑14

was just smiling throughout the video.Timaya will still be there entertaining in the next 10years.

@laminkljjjawneh3464

That's true

@ngwafuh7140

8y↑8

Your work speaks volumes of the kind of man you are – efficient, organized and result-oriented.

@TheDrHelen

8y↑15

Great song with a positive message and vibe. Love it!!! Thank you, and thank you too for not making a video with naked women. I'm fed up of watching videos which disrespect women. Always think - would I want my mother, my sisters or my aunts portrayed in that way... Thanks be to God that you are definitely making sense here! Keep up the good work!

@mjharris1642

6y↑14

Great music!
A man with out money is like the world being against you... You're left alone.

@makansacisse8951

2y↑1

Hmm you right

@braggs619

3y↑9

i love Timaya listen to him everyday he is a whole vibe

@cic3197

43w↑2

Always remember those who stayed by your side during tough times.. we tend to forget

@emmanuelnnfor1016

3y↑5

Very nice song with a powerful message. Shout out to Timaya ft. Flavor!!!

@morenomo6030

7y↑2

8% battery life left. but I can't resist this beat. i love not just the beats but the meaning behind this master piece. this is addictive. Cray!!!! let me use the last 7%...💪💪

@eastonndyabasa7479

3y↑14

LOve from Uganda. We love you guys!! Nice song, nice message!!

@Poppiekilla

1y↑4

Man your music is good ❤️❤️❤️❤️I love it

@aa-qv1qd

8y↑40

Timaya never disappoint me!👏👏 bravo

@mamadoundoye6365

Cyntia Eboh ft

@mayellenancia5546

Timaya is my 1 of my favourite singer . The song bum bum is my favourite

@alexerin8671

49w↑1

2023 and I'm still vibing to this song❤️👍

@jessyizzy

8y↑64

I just can't stop playing it....love the beat

@shesBlessed83

8y↑3

Me too 💃🏾💃🏾. Check out fada fada by phyno.

@paulinemagee7618

3y↑1

Same here dear

@fatoufatou1464

@Pauline Magee aaa

@mrnnamdi1990

8y↑52

Timaya can never go down in the music industry because i remembered when he started and i always remembered one of his old music titled "God you are too Much"...

@obiyantheophilus8206

8y↑5

award winning song n video dis year I concur nice song

@tombendiaye4165

8y↑1

..k

@obiyantheophilus8206

8y↑1

timaya on fire mhennnn..watch bang bang song video

@melvisteka7177

8y↑4

love this music it's real and full of energy 🎶🎶

@MarinaMarina-qp7io

2y↑8

I love African 🎶... Listening from Indonesia 😘😘😘😘😘

@MusicVideoHype

8y↑2

The song is well Interpreted in this music video.... We credit Timaya and Flavour for the great job.... He sang it under our coverage first in Finland on his Europe Tour 2016.. Check it out!

@mohamedborbormansaray6451

7y↑17

May God bless you my guys, I love you because this music tells me my real life story when I was out of job for three years. The first I heard this music I played it more than 20 time and since then, I play it everyday to an extent that I can now sing it myself. Men be warned!!!

@preiousjoysy9165

8y↑14

I love my country Nigeria, Aware music is the best.

@edwardandrestafurpalma6521

I Love all african music... Soukous of Congo, Nigerian music, Togo music, coupe decale... I from Colombia

@MizzBarbara

8y↑2

I have been a fan of Timaya since his very first album and he never ceazes to amaze me 😩 . Flavor brought more spice to this jam. Im totally obsessed with this song 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

@annymatilda687

8y↑13

i like timaya's style he's one of his kind

@abiliodavidciprianociprian8321

1y↑3

Grande música ❤🇦🇴👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍

@leaobamby5570

8y↑11

C'est le top, le son, le rythme 👏👍

@terrancetarr8216

7y↑10

Tell them Timaya, I love this song. Can't stop listening to it.

@kisuajohn3434

4y↑3

I LOVE HIS MUSICAL PRESENTATION, HIS VOICE AND CHOICE OF WORDS ; THE WAY HE BEHAVES AS IF HE IS AN OLD MAN IN HIS VILLAGE

@williamdeng76

19w

It’s true. When no money everyone abandoned you.
We can learn from this song.

@patiencechimhanda3734

2y↑5

Am not Nigerian but am addicted to them 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@xolangwane7315

1y↑3

This song song kept my husband going when things when not going well for him. Thank God today all is good. All seasons come and pass.

@sandrapromqueen1347

8y↑2

this song is the bomb..beautiful true story..Good job Timaya ft Flavour

@robertsroberts1202

3y↑7

I love this combo from these legends

@AfricancoolChic

8y↑3

Love this! Love Timaya and Flavour!

@beaugardesseh5693

4y↑1

Beautiful and instructive song all Africa is proud of you big thanks for the message Mr. Timaya and Mr. Flavour ( a Togolese from Togo)

@dereknick8845

8y↑2

Killing The Beat. .....Mr Timaya

@meritartsy9653

4y↑11

Very Impressive... Timaya said it all. When you have money, ladies want to come to you.

@rohienjie

4y↑13

I am Gambia but I like Nigeria music I always listen there music god bless you all 👍👍👍🇬🇲

@Loveyourself-gg7gp

4y↑1

❤️

@monettedarbouze1109

7y↑5

I love nigerian music

@queenethsokari9790

8y↑261

You know Nigeria's power issue is something else when you have to travel all the way to America to charge your phone.
love this music.

@amyokoh5428

8y↑39

Queeneth Sokari that is literally meaning. He meant that he can afford anything at the moment. Travelling abroad to charge phone is used as idiom for wealth.

@queenethsokari9790

8y↑24

Amy Oko. I know that.
I was just saying that on a lighter note.....

@stelakennedy3752

5y↑1

Queeneth Sokari tenx mamy

@nokssoftware6937

5y↑7

you wont believe that's only sentence that made me like this song. lol too funny , all the visa applicants will be ...the same america!!!

@anaperalta1183

4y↑8

I love nigeria😘😘🌎🇲🇽

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@unkovuvuzela8371

8y↑2

a good song with a good message and a beat that you can groove to

@kceeglobal8608

8y↑3

God bless timaya,for giving us good music.

@KANNEHBEATRICEB.-rk8md

41w

The kings of Africa music ♥️

@gblesssylva2579

8y↑3

for the First time in Many years, Timaya has gone back to the reality of singing about the plight of a common man. I am beginning to love Timaya again. More reality Less Ukwu. I love this song, I play it everytime of the day

@Brunohenriquechama

2y↑1

Quando se fala de dancehall é impossível esquecer você! ✌️

@chimesilas

8y↑8

Best Nigerian song of the Year 2016..
I remember that timaya's line when i was a kid.
"Many many people go won be your friend "
keep it up timaya and flavour.

@lyziejofficial234

21w

The beat of this song deserve an award

@stanleyekene387

6y↑4

Timaya all the way such a golden voice

@kabamjoymaddi4329

5y↑6

I can't stop loving this song, my dear u have said it all in this song.

@tabithaking9246

6y↑4

Flavour of the world, respect.not only African.

@blessing.obleble9485

7y↑3

always the best ....i really love this song always make me dance 👌

@pietrodwomo9090

2y↑2

2022 and I’m broke but still rocking this masterpiece.

@eddinasolomon4186

7y↑6

I love the corporation between you guys keep it up

@biggeorge4110

7y↑1

This song make sense,, i remember when i found myself unexpectedly in Nigeria in 2013 everybody ran away even family members,, life is funny thank God im back to my feet again now they want to know me again and even want to add me on facebook no way.. keep it up Mr timaya much love from Belgium

@DoonaDove336

1y↑2

Tu as ramené la musique des jungles d'Afrique dans le monde. Je t'aime, Flavor

@chineduelijah1499

23w

Their vibe always hit me

@akemifelix8847

2y↑6

Felix Akemi : His sense of music bring out the originality of culture & true lifestyle of who he is. I love him.

@ugonnemonemeh2048

41w↑2

This song gives me financial motivation. Without money, you are nothing to most people.

@sambabarnabaslamine9035

6y↑2

I listen to Nigerian musics 24/7 and we hope and pray they get better everyday. African musics are the best because they portray our cultural.

@ntananwisdom623

1y↑1

This song always reminds me of my ………….. glory be to God

@robirobel2632

5y↑65

Im blessed coz im African, im in love with African music specially Nigerian music,from Eritrea one love ma African people ✌❤

@Sidney_clara

2y↑1

What part of Africa are you from

@abnetmengstu5676

@Med Tara east africa

@abnetmengstu5676

2y↑1

Me too l am from Eritrea… l love love African music ❤❤❤..,, keep going my Africa ❤❤

@stephen_adol

5y↑3

Nigerian artists like singing about real life issues facing us in Africa. That's why I like 9ja music

@orterz3808

5y↑12

Good music speak to every one and that is the point,just loving this music.

@folefacakawung2408

20w

Timaya you always give me joy

@jacquelinecisco-7599

24w

I love this music so much ❤❤❤❤❤

@nonsonosiri6805

1y↑2

this just boosted my mood

@lord.isaacisaac3071

8y↑1

Timaya is a Legend!

@tennehsoeh378

3y↑1

It's on repeat this afternoon

@kalexcoj.1438

5y↑60

This is the music I will play for those that laughed at me when I was a poor wretched pure water seller, but now God have bless me to help others. Poverty is bad 😭😭😭😭

@angelaosita5795

3y↑5

Poverity is bad

@firstname2657

2y↑2

Buy Bitcoin

@ugochukwuagwu8485

2y↑3

@Franklin Nwagadi Bro can you put me through on Bitcoin lessons on how to trade

@firstname2657

@Ugochukwu Agwu Yeah

@sikazwejerry4620

Thank you. Destinies are hidden.

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@stephenikiyei8141

8y↑1

Timaya got me dancing in the office... Nice one bros!!!

@asibazuyocomfort5525

22w

2022 I'm still missing this kind of Timaya music

@mussagysalimo5900

1y↑1

Nunca é tarde demais... Onde há vida com objetivo há esperança... Jeová e em nome de Jesus tudo é possível... From mozambique

@skai1727

7y↑2

how can someone dislike this song?

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