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Timi Martins

First Name:

Rotimi

Last Name:

Martins

Stage Name:

Timi Martins

Country:

Nigeria

Born:

1999

Primary Language:

English

Participations

1

Co-Performer

1

Songwriter

Bio

Timi Martins, also known as Rotimi Martins, is a talented singer-songwriter who recently rose to fame in 2022 with his hit single "Take All My Money." Despite his background in the church choir, he only fully dedicated himself to his music career in 2019. Timi Martins is now signed with MixNaija Entertainment and is a rising star in the industry to keep an eye on.

Discography

Singles⁶

Burst My Brain (BMB)

Burst My Brain (BMB)2023 • SingleTracks: 1

Burst My Brain

Burst My Brain2023 • SingleTracks: 1

Xtra Cool (Cover)

Xtra Cool (Cover)2022 • SingleTracks: 1

Take All My Money

Take All My Money2022 • SingleTracks: 1

Take All My Money

Take All My Money2022 • SingleTracks: 1

Overdose (Cover)

Overdose (Cover)2022 • SingleTracks: 1

Label

Record Label associated with Timi Martins - past and current.

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