“Gift and Grace” is Timaya’s breakthrough studio album, widely recognized for establishing him as a dominant voice in Nigerian afro-fusion music. The album built on his social-conscious, street-inspired storytelling and paired it with danceable rhythms and catchy hooks.
A central theme throughout the album is survival, faith, and gratitude. Timaya often reflects on his struggles growing up in Port Harcourt, speaking of the injustice, the desire for a better life, and his belief that God’s “Gift and Grace” brought him success.
The album includes some of Timaya’s earliest signature hits, such as “Dem Mama”, “Timaya”, and other songs that became club and radio staples across Nigeria and West Africa. “Dem Mama” in particular gained widespread attention for addressing real-life social crises, while still being a vibe.
