Nigerian singer Timaya has opened up about his reasons for avoiding marriage, explaining that he finds it more difficult to leave a marriage than to end a relationship. In a recent interview on Naija FM, Timaya shared his long-standing reluctance toward the institution of marriage and spoke candidly about his approach to fatherhood with his four children.
When asked about marriage, Timaya explained, “I’ve never really been a marriage guy, but that could change. But marriage, it’s crazy sometimes, right? I just think, if I get married today, would I be able to get out? In all my past relationships, I’ve been the one to walk away because I don’t like stress.” He also emphasized that open communication is vital for him in relationships, as he doesn’t like keeping things bottled up.
He added, “If you have an issue with me, let’s talk about it because I can’t go to bed with things on my mind—it’s not good for me. I don’t like anything bothering me at all.”
On fatherhood, Timaya revealed that while his four children live with their mothers, they share a strong bond. “Being a father is stressful because I love them so much, but it’s also very rewarding,” he said. “My kids live with their mothers, but when I want to see them, I ask their mothers, and they come to stay with me for two to three months at a time. They’ll also spend Christmas with me, but their mothers won’t be around because they’re in relationships. We’re all family now, and there’s mutual respect—so I don’t date any of them. We’re a family, and we respect each other.”
