Nigerian music star Timaya has once again proven his resilience, both as an entertainer and a master of turning unexpected situations to his advantage. During a recent live performance in Newark, New Jersey, the “Dem Mama” crooner suffered a dramatic fall from the stage, sending social media into a frenzy.
The Newark Stage Fall: What Happened?
While performing one of his hit tracks, an eager fan in the front row grabbed hold of Timaya’s leg. In a swift bid to protect the artist, one of his bouncers intervened to pry the fan away. However, the guard’s heavy-handed maneuver backfired, causing Timaya to lose his balance and crash off the stage, falling several feet to the ground.
The sudden drop elicited gasps and screams from the shocked crowd. Fortunately, the singer was not seriously injured. Showing true professionalism, Timaya climbed back onto the stage, laughed off the painful mishap, and continued his energetic set.
Turning a Mishap into ‘Kontrol’
Instead of staying silent about the embarrassing tumble, Timaya took to his Instagram page to share the video himself. He cleverly used the dramatic moment to promote his latest collaborative single, “Kontrol,” featuring veteran highlife artist Duncan Mighty.
Accompanied by the viral clip, Timaya wrote a motivational caption: “Fall 9 times get up 10 times, that’s Kontrol!!”
Fans and fellow celebrities quickly flooded the comment section, praising his quick recovery while lightheartedly pointing fingers at his security detail. Many netizens jokingly blamed the bouncer’s overzealousness for the fall, with one popular sentiment echoing, “Na that bouncer cause am.”
Timaya Squashes Relationship Rumors
This viral concert moment comes hot on the heels of rumors surrounding Timaya’s love life. Speculation had been rife that the singer and his American partner, Brooke Bailey, had parted ways. However, the couple recently shut down the gossip mill after Bailey shared a cozy video of the two of them on her Instagram Stories, which Timaya reposted, confirming they are still happily together.