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Akintunde Abiodun Timileyin (born February 16, 2000) is a fast-rising singer and rapper. His stage name is TI Blaze.
He is a new artist making waves in the Nigerian music industry, emerging with hits like “Try Me”, “Sometimes”, “Zero Joy”, “Gbedu”, “Feelings” and “Oba”.
He came into the limelight after one of his singles went viral and received extensive radio play in the country in 2021. TI Blaze is a street pop singer who specializes in the Indigenous Rap (Yoruba) genre.
Nigerian singer
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 TI Blaze: History, Biography, Photos |
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| Name: | Akintunde Abiodun Timileyin |
| stage name: | Texas Instruments |
| Date of Birth: | February 16, 2000 (24 years old) |
| place of birth: | Ogun, Nigeria |
| country of origin: | Ogun State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| high: | not applicable |
| parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Akintunde |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| Wife • Spouse: | unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Undisclosed |
| Children: | not applicable |
| Profession: | Singer • Composer |
| net worth: | $60,000 to $90,000 |
early life
TI Blaze was born on February 16, 2000. He was born in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Akintunde. Eight days after his birth, a naming ceremony was held for him and he was named: Timileyin Abiodun Akintunde.
He was born and raised in Ogun State. Coming from a poor background, he witnessed first-hand the difficulties faced by low- and middle-income families in Nigeria. His background later influenced the style of music he later created.
Music started out as a way for TI Blaze to showcase his passion and express the challenges he often faced. He began writing freestyle songs for his close friends and classmates to enjoy. As he got older, his passion for the art grew.
Inspired by the success of other street pop singers like Olamide, Lil Kesh and Chinko Ekun, he aspired to become a superstar, so he improved his rapping, songwriting and singing skills to become a better musician.
educate
TI Blaze received a quality education in top schools in Ogun State.
He received his primary and secondary education in top public and private schools.
He graduated from New Creation College in 2016 with distinction in the West African School Certificate Examination.
He chose to forgo a college education to pursue a professional music career.
Profession
TI Blaze moved to Lagos from Ogun State to start his music career. He started by composing many street hits and recorded them in a studio near his home.
He sang some of these songs at events and music shows. He also participated in different music competitions to showcase his talent to the world. By doing so, TI Blaze was able to build a name for himself in the underground music scene in Lagos.
The talented artist shot to fame overnight when one of his singles went viral on the internet and music-loving Nigerians began streaming and downloading the song. In just a few days, the single was streamed millions of times on digital music channels.
With his first big hit on his hands, TI Blaze seized the opportunity to become famous. In the following months, he released several hit singles such as “Zero Joy”, “U Are The One”, “Feelings”, “Oba”, “Sometimes”, “Vibez”, “Ballers Anthem”, “Good Life”, “Tomiwa” and “Nobody Cares”.
In 2021, TI Blaze released his debut EP titled The Fresh Prince Of Lagos. The project features hits such as Oba, Gbedu, Try and Basic. Since its release, the EP has topped several street music and African music charts.
TI Blaze released a remix of Sometimes (featuring Olamide) in February 2022. He released the video for the popular single Try in March 2022.
TI Blaze has collaborated with many musicians such as Barry Jhay, Blxckie, Rasaqi NFG, Seyi Vibez, Goldenson and Rexxie.
TI Blaze was a featured artist on Pa Brymo’s hit song Overload (Kala). He was also a featured artist on Salle’s single Soul.
Discography
- Zero Joy
- You are the one
- feelings
- Obama
- sometimes
- Vibez
- Players’ chant
- Good Life
- Rich Wheel
- No one cares
- The Fresh Prince of Lagos
- Obama
- Gebedou
- try
- Basic
Social Media
TI Blaze has a huge fan following on social media and non-social media.
He has over 274,000 followers on Instagram.
Instagram account: @ti_blaze_
Personal life
On February 16, TI Blaze celebrated his 24th birthday. His agent and friends held a luxurious and private birthday party for him to celebrate his new age.
He lives in a well-furnished apartment in the Lekki area of Victoria Island. He is a Yoruba boy from a southwestern state in the United States.
He is also known as the “Fresh Prince of Lagos” and “Wavy Babe”.
In March 2022, TI Blaze was invited to perform at Baze University. Singer TI Blaze is currently single, but he is willing to establish a relationship with a partner who understands him. He is not married and does not have a girlfriend.
net worth
TI Blaze is considered one of the fastest rising artistes in the industry, and he has gradually accumulated wealth through his musical talents.
TI Blaze’s net worth is estimated to be $60,000 to $90,000.
