Nigerian singer Timaya, popularly known as “Highest Chulo,” has recently stirred up significant reactions with lyrics from his latest song. Fans and social media users are discussing the song’s message, which quickly drew attention online.
In the song, Timaya—born Inetimi Alfred Odom—reflects on past rejections he faced before achieving success. He suggests that he has now been able to connect with women who once turned him down during his early struggles. Known for his roots in Odi, Bayelsa State, Timaya is one of Nigeria’s most financially successful musicians, with a reported net worth of $35 million, ranking him among top Nigerian artists.
The new song, titled “Pay Back,” appears to address those who doubted him in the past. Sharing a clip from the song on social media, celebrity blogger Tunde Ednut quoted the lyrics that imply Timaya’s success has brought him full circle with past acquaintances who initially overlooked him.