After six long years, Nigerian-born Timi Da Blackone is back. Originally part of the hip-hop collective, Da Trybe, Timi took a hiatus to get his medical degree in dentistry. He's now returned and is ready to pick up where he left off. With his two latest singles, it seems Timi will have no trouble getting back into the groove of things. Check them out below.
Where You Dey
....... Police
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