Timaya’s “Bayelsa – Otu” is a tribute to his home state, Bayelsa, reflecting his deep-rooted pride and connection to his origins. In the song, Timaya celebrates the culture, resilience, and spirit of his people while also touching on the struggles faced by the region. Blending Afrobeat and dancehall elements, he uses his signature storytelling style to honor Bayelsa’s identity and call for unity, growth, and recognition.
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Oh Bayelsa otu eh
Oh oh oh (oh oh oh)
Oh oh (oh oh oh)
Oh oh oh (oh oh oh)
Oh oh oh (oh oh oh)
Oh oh oh (oh oh oh)
Bayelsa otu
Pass isse isukuma eh eh
Eh Bayelsa omo
Pass isse yokuma eh eh
Tabe kuma, tabe kuma, tabe kuma se
Ose ju dura iya egbe
Ine ibole imela ya
Pass isse isukuma eh eh (yowo)
Ine ibole imela ya bi
O state nana na eh
Ife ime, ife ime, ife ime ose
Keni baby na erebe
Oh Bayelsa otu
Pass isse isukuma eh
Because, unu pelu edaba
Otu bi akunumu oh
Come on
Ine ibole imela ya
Pass isse isukuma eh eh
Kun kuma, kun kuma
Sukuma, asukuma
Yokuma, oyokuma
Kurukuma, afurukuma
Dorokuma eh, adorokuma eh
Asukuma eh, asukuma
Oh oh oh Bayelsa otu
Pass isse isukuma eh eh
Eh Bayelsa omo
Pass isse yokuma eh eh
Tabe kuma, tabe kuma, tabe kuma se
Ose ju dura iya egbe
Ine ibole imela ya
Pass isse isukuma eh eh (yowo)
Oh unu oyaton
Bayelsa otu oyaton eh
Unu oyaton
Bayelsa omo yowere eh
Unu oyaton eh
Wene kuma fie bi latan eh
Oh Bayelsa otu
Ose keni oko
Ine ibole imela ya
Pass isse isukuma eh eh
Kun kuma, kun kuma
Sukuma, asukuma
Yokuma, oyokuma
Kurukuma, afurukuma
Dorokuma eh, adorokuma eh
Asukuma eh, asukuma
Oh oh oh Bayelsa otu
Pass isse isukuma eh eh
Eh Bayelsa omo
Pass isse yokuma eh eh
Tabe kuma, tabe kuma, tabe kuma se
Ose ju dura iya egbe
Ine ibole imela ya
Pass isse isukuma eh eh (yowo)
Oh
Ine otu oyaton eh
Eh eh eh
Pass isse yokuma eh eh
Ogana gana tu pere bo
We ni itari oh oh
Eh
Ine Bayelsa otu
Pass isse yokuma eh eh
Ine ibole imela ya
Pass isse yokuma eh eh
Kun kuma, kun kuma
Sukuma, asukuma
Yokuma, oyokuma
Kurukuma, afurukuma
Dorokuma eh, adorokuma eh
Asukuma eh, asukuma
Oh oh oh Bayelsa otu
Pass isse isukuma eh eh
Eh Bayelsa omo
Pass isse yokuma eh eh
Tabe kuma, tabe kuma, tabe kuma se
Ose ju dura iya egbe
Ine ibole imela ya
Pass isse isukuma eh eh (yowo)
Bayelsa otu eh
Pass isse isukuma eh eh
Eh Bayelsa omo
Pass isse yokuma eh eh
Tabe kuma, tabe kuma, tabe kuma se
Ose ju dura iya egbe
Ine ibole imela ya
Pass isse isukuma eh eh (yowo)
Oh
Pass isse yokuma eh eh
Eh
Ine otu pass isse isukuma eh eh
Gana gana be pere bo
Pass isse yokuma pere bo
Gana gana be pere bo
Pass isse yokuma pere bo
Eh iyo, oh oh iyo
Ine otu oyaton eh
Eh iyo, oh oh iyo
Ine otu oyakuma oh
Oh fie bi latan eh
Pass isse yokuma, yokuma oh
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