Akintunde Abiodun Timileyin (born 16 February 2000), known professionally as T.I Blaze, is a Nigerian singer, and songwriter currently signed to Dvpper Music. He rose to stardom with the release of his sleeper hit single "Sometimes" in 2021 which became a successful hit in 2022, following the remix with one of Nigerian most influential artists in Africa Olamide, which earned him his first chart entry at number three on Nigeria TurnTable Songs chart, and at number sixteen, on TurnTable End of the Year Top 100 of 2022.
Career On 25 February 2022, Blaze released The Fresh Prince of Lagos, a 6-track extended play. The project lead track including "Sometimes", with guest appearances from Olamide, Rasaqi NFG, and South African rapper Blxckie. On 11 March 2022, he was named Apple Music’s Up Next Artist for Nigeria. On 5 April 2022, Blaze took to his Instagram story to inform the public about a raid that took place at his house by 1 am by NDLEA in search of drugs. The lyrics of "Sometimes", include the word “Canadian Loud”, which brought the attention of the agency. On 29 April 2022, he released "Kilo" featuring Skiibii. On the week of 9 May 2022, "Kilo" debuted at number 17 on TurnTable Nigeria Official song chart.
On 27 August 2022, Blaze performed "Try", "Sometimes "(remix)", and "Kilo" at Johnnie Walker's Walkers District event at Eagles Club in Surulere. On 8 November 2022, he acquired a new car and house. On 18 November 2022, he released his first studio album El Major, independently through Dvpper Music. The project also features guest appearance from Bella Shmurda, BACKROAD GEE, Fave, Skiibii, Camidoh, and Ladipoe. On 11 February 2023, he performed at the 5th Soundcity MVP Awards Festival. On December 7, 2024 he performed at the Big Steezee event hosted by Ceekaysprout Entertainment held in level three premium event center, Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa, T.I Blaze performed "Try", "Sometimes "(remix)", "Kilo", Beamer, "trenches luv" and many more at the Big Steezee event. he is a rising star within the Afrobeat scene with several hits to his name.
Discography EPs + List of studio extended plays, with selected details and chart positions Title Details Peak chart positions NGThe Fresh Prince of Lagos Released: 25 February 2022 Label: Dvpper Music Formats: Digital download46Dangerous Wavy Baby Released: 3 August 2023 Label: Dvpper Music Formats: Digital download16Shakur Released: 4 April 2025 Label: Formats: Digital download
Albums + List of studio albums, with selected details and chart positions Title Details Peak chart positions NGEl Major Released: 18 November 2022 Label: Dvpper Music Formats: Digital download11
As lead artist +List of singles as lead artist, with year released and album shown Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album NG NGStreetpop SA UK UKAfrobeats USAfrobeats "Tomiwa" 2020 — — — — — — rowspan="2" "Dupe" (feat. Temadey) 2021 — — — — — — "Sometimes" — — — — — — The Fresh Prince of Lagos "Sometimes (remix)" (feat. Olamide) 2022 3 7 — — — — TCSN: 2× Platinum "Try" 22 10 — — — —The Fresh Prince Of Lagos "Kilo"(feat. Skiibii) 17 4 — — — —El Major "My Life" 27 7 — — — — rowspan="3" "Adura" (feat. Oluwacoded) — — — — — — "Good Life" — — — — — — "Lock Up" 42 14 — — — —El Major "Play" (feat. Fave) 2023 — — — — — — "Wire" 60 9 — — — —Dangerous Wavy Baby
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