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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.

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ADVAN Wins Global Honour at WFA Awards for “Project Freedom” Initiative

Published

3 days ago

April 25, 2026

Sahara Weekly

ADVAN Earns Global Recognition As WFA President’s Award Winner For “Project Freedom”

The Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) has been recognised on the global stage as a recipient of the prestigious WFA President’s Award, presented by the World Federation of Advertisers during its Global Marketer Week in Stockholm. The recognition places ADVAN among a select group of leading industry associations worldwide acknowledged for driving meaningful impact in marketing and society.

The WFA President’s Awards, established in 2010, celebrate national industry associations whose initiatives advance the marketer’s agenda and contribute to positive change. This year’s honours were awarded following a rigorous selection process involving 38 submissions from associations across the WFA’s global network, with winners chosen for their measurable impact and potential for replication across markets.

ADVAN’s recognition comes through its advocacy initiative, Project Freedom, a bold and strategic effort focused on addressing the challenges of stifling, non–data-driven regulations affecting businesses in Nigeria and across Africa. The initiative underscores the importance of evidence-based policymaking while championing the constitutional right to freedom of commerce.

Through Project Freedom, ADVAN has taken a proactive leadership role in engaging key stakeholders and shaping conversations around fair, balanced, and transparent regulation. The initiative reflects a shift toward constructive dialogue and collaboration, ensuring that regulatory frameworks support innovation, protect consumer interests, and enable sustainable business growth.

By earning this global recognition, ADVAN reinforces the growing influence of African marketing institutions in shaping international discourse. Its work highlights how local advocacy, when rooted in data and guided by clear principles, can deliver impact not just within national borders but across the global marketing ecosystem.

The award also affirms ADVAN’s commitment to strengthening self-regulation within the industry, fostering accountability, and promoting standards that align with global best practices while remaining relevant to local realities.

As the marketing landscape continues to evolve, ADVAN’s recognition by the World Federation of Advertisers signals a strong endorsement of its leadership and vision. It positions the association as a key voice in advancing responsible marketing, advocating for enabling policies, and ensuring that businesses can operate in an environment that supports both innovation and economic freedom.

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PUBLIC NOTICE*: Revalidation of UNIPGC Organizational Status

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4 days ago

April 24, 2026

Sahara Weekly

***PUBLIC NOTICE*: Revalidation of UNIPGC Organizational Status**

To prevent any misunderstanding regarding our affiliation with the United Nations, we hereby provide a formal clarification on the status and identity of the United International Peace and Governance Council (UNIPGC), formerly known as IPGC.

UNIPGC is an independent Civil Society Organization and Non-Governmental Organization with continental chapters registered in the United States, Germany, Canada, and several countries across Africa. The organization is committed to promoting the values and principles of the United Nations, particularly in advancing Sustainable Development Goal 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), as well as advocating for good governance globally.

In furtherance of its mandate, UNIPGC has established partnerships with reputable diplomatic civil society organizations, including the United Nations Association of Nigeria and the United Nations Association of Ghana. These collaborations are aimed at strengthening its engagement with initiatives aligned with United Nations ideals.

Additionally, UNIPGC has entered into diplomatic relations with the International Organization for Economic Development (IOED), an Intergovernmental Organization (IGO), to enhance its capacity for international cooperation and diplomatic engagement.

We wish to clearly state that UNIPGC is **not** an entity, agency, or organ of the United Nations.

Members of the public and media practitioners are respectfully advised to refer to the organization by its full and correct name: **United International Peace and Governance Council (UNIPGC)**, and not as the United Nations.

Thank you.

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Laffmattazz Announces Strategic Partnership with First Bank of Nigeria Limited for 2026 International Tour

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4 days ago

April 24, 2026

Sahara Weekly

Laffmattazz Announces Strategic Partnership with First Bank of Nigeria Limited for 2026 International Tour

Laffmattazz, one of Nigeria’s foremost comedy and live entertainment brands, is pleased to announce its official partnership with First Bank of Nigeria Limited for the highly anticipated Laffmattazz 2026 International Tour, themed “Next Chapter: A New Season of Laughter.”

Now in its 15th year, Laffmattazz—the brainchild of renowned Nigerian comedian Gbenga Adeyinka (Gbenga Adeyinka 1st)—has evolved into a cultural phenomenon, celebrated for its seamless fusion of comedy, music, and live stage performances.

The 2026 tour, which kicked off on Easter Sunday, April 5th, 2026 at the Jogor Centre, Ibadan, marks a significant milestone in the brand’s journey. Building on over a decade of success across Nigeria, this year’s edition signals a bold expansion into the international market, with a multi-city run in Canada, alongside major stops in Akure, Abeokuta, and Lagos.

This strategic partnership with First Bank of Nigeria Limited underscores a shared commitment to excellence and innovation. It is also aligned with FirstBank’s First@Arts initiative—a significant and ongoing program dedicated to supporting the creative arts, entertainment, and cultural sectors. Through this initiative, FirstBank provides financing, advisory services, and actively fosters a sustainable value chain for artists and creative entrepreneurs, while supporting key industry platforms such as the Nigerian Entertainment Conference.

Speaking on the collaboration, the Laffmattazz team stated:

“We are delighted to welcome First Bank of Nigeria Limited as a strategic partner for the Laffmattazz 2026 International Tour. As we mark 15 remarkable years of Laffmattazz, this partnership reinforces our vision to take premium Nigerian entertainment beyond borders, while delivering even bigger, better, and more memorable experiences for our audiences.”

As a key partner, First Bank will enrich the tour through innovative customer engagement initiatives, experiential activations, and exclusive fan experiences across all tour locations.

With its distinctive blend of humor, culture, and live entertainment, the Laffmattazz 2026 Tour is poised to connect audiences across cities and continents, bringing laughter to thousands of fans worldwide.

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About Laffmattazz

Laffmattazz is a premier Nigerian comedy and entertainment brand, now in its 15th year, renowned for its vibrant live shows and nationwide tours. Founded by Gbenga Adeyinka 1st, the brand continues to deliver high-quality experiences that celebrate creativity, culture, and laughter.

About First Bank of Nigeria Limited

First Bank of Nigeria Limited is Nigeria’s oldest financial institution, widely respected for its legacy of trust, innovation, and customer-centric financial solutions that support economic growth and development. Through its First@Arts initiative, the Bank continues to play a pivotal role in empowering the creative industry and driving sustainable growth across the sector.