T.I Blaze

**T.I Blaze** (born Akintunde Abiodun Timileyin on February 16, 2000) is a Nigerian singer and songwriter prominent in the Afropop, Afrobeat, and Street pop genres. He is recognized for his distinctive sound and became widely known following the success of his breakout single "Sometimes."Early Life and Education Akintunde Abiodun Timileyin was born on February 16, 2000, and was born and raised in Alagbado, Ogun State, Nigeria. He attended New Creation College located on Olusegun Oshoba Road, Agbado, Ogun State, where he studied in the science department and obtained his Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) certificate.Career Progression and Notable Works T.I Blaze began his professional music career around 2021. He initially gained underground recognition, but his career trajectory saw a major lift in 2022 with the release of his single, "Sometimes." The track quickly gained traction, becoming a street anthem and a viral sensation. This initial success was further solidified when a remix of "Sometimes" featuring Nigerian music star Olamide was released, propelling the song to even greater mainstream prominence and massive streaming numbers. Following this achievement, T.I Blaze has continued to release music, including the songs "Beamer," "Trenches Luv," and "Lonely Road." His style often blends lyrical honesty about life experiences with popular street-pop melodies. He remains active in the Nigerian music scene, releasing singles and EPs, and collaborating with other artists.