Business

How I started Music in 2005 – Fast Rising Musician, Sir Timmy

Published

9 years ago

July 24, 2017

Fast-rising Music act, Sir Timmy is gradually becoming a force to reckon with in the industry.

Starting music in 2005 when the industry was still a little bit fresh, he has worked hard to remain on top of his game even until now. Having done few numbers of songs, he is currently promoting his new single ‘Dolly’ which has been receiving massive acceptance and airplay out there.

In an Interview with Saharaweekly magazine, he talked about the start, where he has gotten to and many more

Excerpts:

Q:Can we meet you?

R- My name is Sir Timmy. I am a musician presently. I am into music and I have been doing one or two things before I was called into the music, but my main call of career is music and that’s what am doing presently.

Q- How long have you been doing this music?

R- Well,there is a proverb that says its not all about how far but how well. I think I started my music career year 2005 when I was in Ilorin.

Q- How did u know that music is your calling or how did you get into music?

R- Its not just as if I got into music, but its was like music got into me. Then I discovered that music is my calling just as I said earlier on. I started my music career year 2005 in Ilorin. There is a particular tutorial we did then at night and beside that tutorial is a studio. When ever the studio played, it always entered my head. After I graduated from school, I went into the studio and after the studio work I left again for a business. But one thing I discovered is that Whatsoever am doing apart from the music, happiness is not there and whenever I hear the sound of a good music am always in a bad mood. I will like it but not in a right place, and whenever am outside music, I always believed am not in a right place. So thats what I believed music is all about.

Q- do u have a latest work or a latest music you want us to know?

R- presently am working on my latest track which is called dolly. I have been into music since 2005 ,just as I said earlier on. I have started this one and this project is a New track called dolly,which is the the latest track. I thank God for the Mercy for putting me through and for the response that I have found myself all over the country.

Q-Has the song been release officially?

R- Yeah its has been release officially exactly on the first of July 2017.

Q- you said earlier on that Dolly is not your only single, can you give us the tittles of some other songs done, and some others producers you have worked with?

R- Thank you very much. Dolly is not my first track. I can say precisely that dolly is my fourth track, and my first Single was’ WHY ME’. That was the one I recorded 2007. Afterward, I went back into business. I came back again, then I recorded another one with my producer called ‘K JASS. I recorded that one with him. Afterward, I shot a video. I thank God that one showed a good Evidence. After that, I recorded a good track which is called, ‘I LIKE IT’. I also produced K JASS the same year 2012 and this is the fourth one I just recorded in 2017. So the latest track now on ground is called dolly.

Q – : I know some of your fans will be waiting for an Album, when are we likely to get a complete Album from him

R -You know one thing about our industry is going to be a gradual steps. I Am sure very soon we are going to work on it. The Album should be provided as earlier as possible but will still be working on the Album when it’s time we will let all the people know that the Album is ready.

Q- you know we have many people doing music this days, so what makes your music different or what makes your music remain your music unlike every other once

R: I believed like in the jungle ,we have so many Animals and different Animals, but every Animals we have, we have difference kinds of skills tools, for you to come out so different in this music industry you have to bring unique things especially when you have the talent so I believed my music is so unique because of the way God has given me in composing. And I tried to bring things New into the industry, so am not a kind of person who likes to work under an artist shadow, I like to be myself so that what I believed from others

Q : you were talking about the Nigerian industries and we want to believed that you have a big visions for this industries, so what is your vision, first, what is your impression for the Nigerian music right Now

R – :Yeah for Nigerian music industry, we really give glory to the God for who God have used to help me because I could remember when I started in music industry. we don’t have much musicians online, but we thank God for people like 2face well known as(2baba) who happened to be my role model,D’banj and co e.t.c they were able to like study the ship in music industry. So now the only thing I know about the music industry is that we are trying ourselves to move and to match with the international artists which I believe that Nigerian musicians are doing that, so I believe this music in Nigeria industry is going higher.

Q- What is your message to your fans: yeah!

R- My message to my fan is to do something, is a kind of word that always keep me moving, its not all about where u fall, how you fall, or what makes you fall. Is about how quick you are able to get up and what doesn’t kill you also makes you stronger in a nutshell, let’s be focused.

Focus is determination, is the key to every success or anything you are doing

Q – How can your fans reach you: yeah!

My fans can reach me in too many ways, but the best way I think my fans can reach is through IG, Facebook, twitter. The three of them carry the same handle just as(sir Timmy 05)

Q – how do we get your music ?

R – my music is online, you can go to any of this music cap to download my music dolly and also listing to it on airplane like radio, television e.t.c. presently we are working on it and very soon we hope is going to come out soon

Q- your final words:

R- My final words to my fans and to my fellow Nigerians and all over the world in oversea play! Play!!play!! It Is your boy sir Timmy. Whatsoever we do, we all need prayer. Pray for me as I do. God bless you all, love you.

Business

Nigeria’s Inflation Drops to 15.10% as NBS Reports Deflationary Trend

Published

3 days ago

February 19, 2026

Sahara Weekly

Nigeria’s Inflation Drops to 15.10% as NBS Reports Deflationary Trend

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined to 15.10 per cent in January 2026, marking a significant drop from 27.61 per cent recorded in January 2025, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics.

The report also showed that month-on-month inflation recorded a deflationary trend of –2.88 per cent, representing a 3.42 percentage-point decrease compared to December 2025. Analysts say the development signals easing price pressures across key sectors of the economy.

Food inflation stood at 8.89 per cent year-on-year, down from 29.63 per cent in January 2025. On a month-on-month basis, food prices declined by 6.02 per cent, reflecting lower costs in several staple commodities.

The data suggests a sustained downward trajectory in inflation over the past 12 months, pointing to improving macroeconomic stability.

The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has consistently attributed recent economic adjustments to ongoing fiscal and monetary reforms aimed at stabilising prices, boosting agricultural output, and strengthening domestic supply chains.

Economic analysts note that while the latest figures indicate progress, sustaining the downward trend will depend on continued policy discipline, exchange rate stability, and improvements in food production and distribution.

The January report provides one of the clearest indications yet that inflationary pressures, which surged in early 2025, may be moderating.

The data suggests a sustained downward trajectory in inflation over the past 12 months, pointing to improving macroeconomic stability.

The January report provides one of the clearest indications yet that inflationary pressures, which surged in early 2025, may be moderating.

Bank

Alpha Morgan to Host 19th Economic Review Webinar

Published

5 days ago

February 18, 2026

Sahara Weekly

Alpha Morgan to Host 19th Economic Review Webinar

In an economy shaped by constant shifts, the edge often belongs to those with the right information.

On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, Alpha Morgan Bank will host the 19th edition of its Economic Review Webinar, a high-level thought leadership session designed to equip businesses, investors, and individuals with timely financial and economic insight.

The session, which will hold live on Zoom at 10:00am WAT and will feature economist Bismarck Rewane, who will examine the key signals influencing Nigeria’s economic direction in 2026, including policy trends, market movements, and global developments shaping the local landscape.

With a consistent track record of delivering clarity in uncertain times, the Alpha Morgan Economic Review continues to provide practical context for decision-making in a dynamic environment.

Registration for the 19th Alpha Morgan Economic Review is free and can be completed via https://bit.ly/registeramerseries19

It is a bi-monthly platform that is open to the public and is held virtually.

Visit www.alphamorganbank to know more.

Business

GTBank Launches Quick Airtime Loan at 2.95%

Published

6 days ago

February 17, 2026

Sahara Weekly

GTCO increases GTBank’s Paid-Up Capital to ₦504 Billion

GTBank Launches Quick Airtime Loan at 2.95%

Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd (GTBank), the flagship banking franchise of GTCO Plc, Africa’s leading financial services group, today announced the launch of Quick Airtime Loan, an innovative digital solution that gives customers instant access to airtime when they run out of call credit and have limited funds in their bank accounts, ensuring customers can stay connected when it matters most.

In today’s always-on world, running out of airtime is more than a minor inconvenience. It can mean missed opportunities, disrupted plans, and lost connections, often at the very moment when funds are tight, and options are limited. Quick Airtime Loan was created to solve this problem, offering customers instant access to airtime on credit, directly from their bank. With Quick Airtime Loan, eligible GTBank customers can access from ₦100 and up to ₦10,000 by dialing *737*90#. Available across all major mobile networks in Nigeria, the service will soon expand to include data loans, further strengthening its proposition as a reliable on-demand platform.

For years, the airtime credit market has been dominated by Telcos, where charges for this service are at 15%. GTBank is now changing the narrative by offering a customer-centric, bank-led digital alternative priced at 2.95%. Built on transparency, convenience and affordability, Quick Airtime Loan has the potential to broaden access to airtime, deliver meaningful cost savings for millions of Nigerians, and redefine how financial services show up in everyday life, not just in banking moments.

Commenting on the product launch, Miriam Olusanya, Managing Director of Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd, said: “Quick Airtime Loan reflects GTBank’s continued focus on delivering digital solutions that are relevant, accessible, and built around real customer needs. The solution underscores the power of a connected financial ecosystem, combining GTBank’s digital reach and lending expertise with the capabilities of HabariPay to deliver a smooth, end-to-end experience. By leveraging unique strengths across the Group, we are able to accelerate innovation, strengthen execution, and deliver a more integrated customer experience across all our service channels.”

Importantly, Quick Airtime Loan highlights GTCO’s evolution as a fully diversified financial services group. Leveraging HabariPay’s Squad, the solution reinforces the Group’s ecosystem proposition by bringing together banking, payment technology, and digital channels to deliver intuitive, one-stop experiences for customers.

With this new product launch, Guaranty Trust Bank is extending its legacy of pioneering digital-first solutions that have redefined customer access to financial services across the industry, building on the proven strength of its widely adopted QuickCredit offering and the convenience of the Bank’s iconic *737# USSD Banking platform.
About Guaranty Trust Bank

Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) is the flagship banking franchise of GTCO Plc, a leading financial services group with a strong presence across Africa and the United Kingdom. The Bank is widely recognized for its leadership in digital banking, customer experience, and innovative financial solutions that deliver value to individuals, businesses, and communities.

About HabariPay

HabariPay is the payments fintech subsidiary of GTCO Plc, focused on enabling fast, secure, and accessible digital payments for individuals and businesses. By integrating payments and digital technology, HabariPay supports innovative services that make everyday financial interactions simpler and more seamless.
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GTCO
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