By Victoria Ige
Once upon a time he was an unsure, upcoming producer-singer; holding tight to a day job, and auditioning for talent hunt shows. He watched as many friends got record deals, travelled to Lagos and overseas; he watched as they made it big; buying flashy cars and building houses.
Now all that has changed. Thanks to back-to-back hits the fans have favoured, thanks to album sales and performance engagements, Duncan, the one-time up comer is now a bona fide star.
Investigations by Nigerian Entertainment Today across the country show that Duncan Mighty currently sits on top of the A league; with a bestselling album and truck load of hits. The only other act who comes close is Wizkid who’s also in high demand right now.
Most importantly, in Port Harcourt, where he’s domiciled, Mighty is, apparently, a big deal. Residents who spoke with us admit he has everyone eating from his palms; and is currently rated ‘far higher than Timaya’ according to our findings.
‘Of course Duncan Mighty is the rave right now. He’s taken over from Timaya‘ a label executive told us.
Timaya was the ‘King of the South South‘ for years; launching out into prominence with the Odi-centric materials that drew national attention to the unfortunate Odi massacre. But over the years, his image has been battered by multiple controversies portraying him as an exuberant celebrity at best. Wars with the media left him scarred, and his last album performed below par.
It’s not surprising he’s lost that throne to Duncan, who, many say, is a more disciplined musician, gifted producer and far more popular with fans and the local media.
‘People like Duncan and Waconzy are the future‘ a fan tells us. Timaya has been very lucky and blessed, but he will have to work extra hard to reclaim the number one spot.
Residents tell us Timaya is in fact, ‘no longer considered a PH act’, since he’s moved to Lagos; but that ‘he’s still very much loved’.
Port Harcourt is home to many gifted acts, most of them well established in the Niger Delta region, with huge followership, before eventually breaking into the South East and South-West. Popular names include M-trill, De Indispensables, Korkormikor, Frank D’Nero, Tha Ibz, Mr 2Kay, Lyrical, Specimen A and Chyme HD.
30 comments
Yes l believe it to be true and very correct because it is only those who are hard working that will really attract a very huge amount of success in their day to day hustle like our brother Wene Mighty, alias Duncan Mighty and very much happy for him, for his achievements and great impact in the entertainment industry, may God bless him for good.
it is not true, timaya is better than ducan mighty even in fame and ducan mighty is singing rubbish timaya is know for a good music even in p h city timaya has more fans than ducan mighty even internationally ducan mighty is not better than wacumzy talk of the king of commercial (timaya) timaya has won many award than ducan mighty
Timaya a great super star
I bless God for Duncan Mighty, he has shown that whatever your background, you can still make it if you work hard and believe in God. I have not heard of any controversy concerning this first son of the Garden City, all I hear is inspirational song, songs that will stay in our hearts for a very long time. Congratulations Duncan Wene Mighty!!!
Ha,my guy stop saying rubbish,who told u duncan,or what ever u call it.is not ever good than timaya scandal.talk less of sing or fame than him.oh my big bro jeun so ke.i dey gbadu u.
Timaya is no 1 as longs as am concern, bt Duncan mighty is trying.
hey stop dat robbish u r sayin,duncan is better dan timaya and evrybdy knws dat.i love d 2 bt dunca is better.
Timaya is a mad man he awalys like to praise himselve
hmm…timaya he don fly pass alaba..he get feather lik labalaba..abi una neva hear am…the more you try to pull him down..the upper he goes.u get it twisted timaya is better than dungan.but Dungan is very talented too and good.
timaya always praise himself i love timaya but my best musician is dunca might
Duncan is de best .Timaya is too smal 4 him so guyz letz face de fact am dat awka boy
I trip duncan mighty abeg,his songs are meaninful and touching,and his voice is nice. . .Timaya 2 is good xept 4 d latest
Duncan mighty,i wish you good luck
U guys are forgetting timaya owns the style Duncan is using.but Duncan is fast given timaya a chase.
Timaya is jst too much, i hail o baba. Always the best.
U guyz dunno what u r saying, how will somebody testify of God’s goodness and mercy upon his life, u say he is praising himself. Even a track in Timaya’s album is far better than ducan mighty’s full album. Check his collabos and duncan’s collabos, then you’ll see that duncan is a kid… He is only making name in ph while the egberi popsi is international.
timaya s big fool,
wuna no de c hw he dey do s own tins? Docan m God wl bles u
she his my black berry…i luv it ..but d strit is no easy dats y we put enough effizy…am a ruler…j sleek can i get my ear phones on…2 all fans tank u 4 a 2nd chance…i luv u die
Hello young mens,if u lesbusy and u don’t knw what to do pls kindly go to ur bed and sleep like madgod in d street.y bcos timaya is d best, look at d way timaya sing is song e look so nice also do like a big boy.true is more dan wene mighty i will talk more bt let me end y. Imfact ducan mighty is just like a tree that planted in the forest,he did not get style no performace.his eyes are too big, my king timaya you will b forever (amen.)
Kep it u make u dance
was duncan mighty not there when timaya was given the peace ambassodor?that is because timaya’s music is better and more internationally aclaimed than duncan mighty’s,no doubt duncan mighty is a great musician too,but pls dont compire him with timaya,because timaya is better,and will always remain no 1 in the south-south.thank u all
Duncan mighty 4 whr! Compare am wit Wacomzy, no b Timaya. Na wa o, Timaya’s style is copied by al diz smal boys includin Duncan. I find Timaya’s music inspiratnal, bcos he tels his suces story and always doz nt forget d place of God. Timaya no matter all diz haters rmain ‘king of d south and 9ja’s dance hall’. U should compare Timaya wit big boyz lyk D’banj, 9ice nd even Psquare. Duncan Mighty is nt up 2 tery G nt 2 talk of TIMAYA, d egberi popsi of 9ja!
Timaya is the one and only king of south south everybody know not duncan.Timaya will take back what rightfuly belong to him.one love timaya
Notin last 4ever, one must leave 4 anoda 2 emerge…,let d upcoming claim “CHANCES” as well.
I love timaya i wish timaya is my broda infact any day dat i did nt lessen 2 timaya music i tick may b am sick, ducan is just a boy who is jus comin up bt pls dnt compare best of d best with a smal boy i luv u timaya i wish 2 c u in ma life evry day i dy pray o i dy beg u o i dont wanna hustle 2 die o i dy beg u o
Duncan mighty A̶̲̥̅♏ happy for you brother…is your time enjoy….God has blessed you….your life na like dat*.*
Pls gud pple of sout sout, i am 4rm bayelsa, 1 tin dat as make us frame is timaya, it lok insultiv wen u compar timaya 2 ducan, a man wu was dia b4 timaya in ph, he cam n ruled, n even went 2 ot her pple land n broke into dia market,jealoused by u all enemy of 2rut. Say d 2rut.!!
O boy,na weten una de yan’say timaya big pass Duncan’ my black-berry Duncan na him be de king of P H. Na de SOSO master, Awgbu Boy
style, lyrics nd God not forgtn 2 b praisd in songs timaya has provn 2 b d best in d hip op act in 9ja. There’s no need sayn timaya is a fool cos it hasnt com 2 dat. Just say ur own like a reasonable person nd leav.
Timaya is by far bigger and more popular than Dungan
who i know only one sound of his
timaya is our KING .the Igwe Ipapa 1 of Bayelsa .