As Tima makes her debut with her first single, what started as a quiet storm in January 2023, when she released it, could end up a significant surge on Nigeria’s music landscape.

Her Manager, Peace Akpakip, disclosed this in a statement.

The single entitled, “Angels”, featuring Prince Miah, signals the beginning of the music career of Tima, a singer/songwriter, who said in a line of the compelling lyrics in her new single that she was set to “defy the law of gravity!”

The genre, described as a mix of Afro rhythm and blues with a touch of soul, eulogises the power and beauty of inner conviction and attentiveness to the small gentle voice.

“In a world where many young people are under a lot of pressure to conform or gravitate towards the crowd, I believe that reflection is a valuable asset. It’s in light of this that I repeatedly described myself as a ‘rebel’ in the piece,” Tima said.

The EP, dropping in May, also features Prince Miah, a young Nigerian artist based in Jos, Plateau State.

Tima, whose full name is Fatima Nda-Isaiah, is based in Abuja, started her singing career as a performer in her school band, but only singing covers of music by other artists. As time went on, she discovered her passion for writing music as well as singing.

Tima said her desires to make a mark on the Afro-music genre.

“I’m aware that beat is very important to young people, but I also spend a lot of time thinking about lyrics,’’ she said.

“I believe that music, apart from being relatable, should also convey a positive message.”

She plans to release a sequel to “Angels” in May.