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I want to take Afrobeats to China – Bad Boy Timz.
Nigerian Hip-pop artist Olorunyomi Oloruntimilehin, better known by his stage as Bad Boy Timz, speaks about his new album ‘No Bad Boy No Party‘ with Apple Music Africa Now Radio.
Since becoming well-known, Bad Boy Timz has steadily improved, going from winning Rookie of the Year at the Headies to developing into a rapidly growing hitmaker.
The Afrobeats sensation’s debut album, No Bad Boy No Party, was released on June 1, 2023. In an interview with Nandi Madiba on Apple Music Africa Now Radio, he discusses the record and his goals.
Bad Boy Timz had managed to become famous for being a student when he burst into the scene since he was still a student. He informs Nandi that he had to focus on doing his coursework while keeping his head down.
“Every African parent wants to make sure their kids finish Uni, and I actually loved computers as well growing up so I thought ok, it’s not a bad idea to have a degree as well as the “talent.” I feel like it’s just God’s plan because I almost dropped out. In 2020 I was in my third year or fourth year of Uni already when I had my major breakout song, so it was really hard juggling schooling, recording, performing… it was a miracle, I won’t lie.”
Since becoming famous. Bad Boy Timz has worked with a number of A-list musicians, including Olamide and Mayorkun, and has produced a number of successful songs. Bad Boy Timz’s career wasn’t altogether straightforward because he ran into label problems and had some obstacles.
Despite the difficulties, Bad Boy Timz has achieved success both inside and outside of Nigeria.
“I love East Africa a lot – earlier in my career I had a feature with an East African artist that people really loved out there – I’d really love to penetrate more in East Africa. I love the UK, and the UK has been very receptive to my music, ever since I started making music. The US, as well.”
Nigerian celebrities are reaching listeners all around the world as Afrobeats grows in popularity, and Bad Boy Timz wants to add his voice to the Afrobeats to the World movement.
“I have a couple of fans also in Canada, so there’s just different bases to touch. I won’t lie, I’ve not seen any Afrobeats songs cross over to China. Maybe one of the songs on this project will do that magic, you never know.”
The long-awaited album ‘No Bad Boy No Party’ is now available on Apple Music, and all streaming platforms.