{{short description|Australian musician}} {{Use Australian English|date=November 2011}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2020}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Tim Omaji | image = Timomatic 2013.jpg | caption = Omaji at the ''I Give It a Year'' Australian premiere in January, 2013 | birth_name = Timothy Ugbedo Omaji | alias = Timomatic, Mitch Crotty{{citation needed|date=July 2022}} | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1987|9|9}} | birth_place = Kaduna, Nigeria | origin = Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | death_date = | instruments = Vocals | genre = Pop, dance, R&B<ref>{{cite news|url=http://inner-west-courier.whereilive.com.au/news/story/staff-picks-whos-news-in-2012r/|title=Staff picks: Who's news in 2012?|work=Inner West Courier|publisher=News Community Media|date=10 January 2012|accessdate=17 January 2012}}</ref> | occupations = Singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer, choreographer, magician | years_active = 2009–present | label = Sony | website = {{URL|https://timomaticworld.com/}} }}
'''Timothy Ugbedo Omaji''' (born 9 September 1987), better known by his stage name '''Timomatic''', is a Nigerian-born Australian singer-songwriter and dancer. Omaji rose to fame as a contestant on ''So You Think You Can Dance'' (Australia) in 2009 and placed seventh in the competition. In 2011, he appeared as a contestant on the fifth season of ''Australia's Got Talent'' and was placed third. Later that year, Omaji signed with Sony Music Australia and released his first single, "Set It Off", in November 2011, which peaked at number two on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified four times platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association.
==Early life== Timothy Ugbedo Omaji<ref name="dancertim"/><ref name="APRA Assassin">{{cite web | publisher = APRA AMCOS (Australasian Performing Right Association, Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society) | title = 'Assassin' at APRA search engine | url = http://apraamcos.com.au/search?searchtype=works&keywords=11th+hour | accessdate = 7 August 2020 }} Note: For additional work user may have to select 'Search again' and then 'Enter a title:' &/or 'Performer:'</ref> was born in Kaduna, Nigeria, on 9 September 1987.<ref name="bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.timomatic.com/bio/home.do|title=Timomatic – Bio|publisher=Timomatic.com|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111121001108/http://www.timomatic.com/bio/home.do|url-status=live|archivedate=21 November 2011}}</ref> He emigrated to Australia with his family when he was 10 months old. His father was an academic and was sent to different positions around Australia.<ref name="bio"/> Omaji has an older brother and sister, and a younger sister.<ref name="starisborn">{{cite news|url=http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/a-star-is-born/2420892.aspx?storypage=2|title=A star is born – Page 2|work=The Canberra Times|publisher=Fairfax Media|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140131140255/http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/a-star-is-born/2420892.aspx?storypage=2|url-status=dead|archivedate=31 January 2014}}</ref> He came from a musical family, with his father often playing guitar and the rest of his family displaying their passion for singing and dancing.<ref name="bio"/> At the age of nine, Omaji formed a band with his family and he was the percussionist for that band.<ref name="bio"/> During the intermission of their shows, Omaji would go on stage mimicking Michael Jackson's singing and dancing skills.<ref name="bio"/> His parents have now moved back to Nigeria.<ref name="starisborn"/> He spent part of his life in Darwin, Northern Territory where he taught a break dancing class. He left Darwin in 2003 and moved to Canberra.<ref>{{Cite web|title=TIM OMAJI|url=https://darwinhigh.nt.edu.au/about/scholars/tim-omaji/|access-date=20 April 2021|website=Darwin High School}}</ref>
At the age of 15, he was nicknamed "Timomatic" by his friends, because of his hip-hop dancing skills.<ref name="bio"/> He also secured a part-time position as artistic director and choreographer of dance company Kulture Break in Canberra.<ref name="harbour"/> He represented Kulture Break in overseas performances, including the United States, China and Singapore.<ref name="starisborn2"/> Timomatic finished Year 12 at Narrabundah College and then spent six months at University of Canberra before dropping out.<ref name="starisborn2">{{cite news|url=http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/a-star-is-born/2420892.aspx?storypage=3|title=A star is born – Page 3|work=The Canberra Times|publisher=Fairfax Media|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140225194228/http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/a-star-is-born/2420892.aspx?storypage=3|url-status=dead|archivedate=25 February 2014}}</ref> In 2008, he attended music school JMC Academy for a year and got a diploma in entertainment, majoring in vocal training.<ref name="bio"/> Omaji stated: "I did this because I wanted to get my vocals and music up to scratch; that was me paying attention and focusing on my music."<ref name="bio"/>
==Career== ===2009–12: Reality shows, ''Welcome'' and ''Timomatic''=== thumb|250px|Timomatic in concert, 2011 In 2009, Omaji appeared as a finalist on the second season of ''So You Think You Can Dance Australia'' and reached the top eight.<ref name="harbour">{{cite web|url=http://www.theharbouragency.com/artist-profile/timomatic|title=The Harbour Agency: Timomatic|publisher=Theharbouragency.com|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110918035357/http://www.theharbouragency.com/artist-profile/timomatic|url-status=dead|archivedate=18 September 2011}}</ref> In 2010, he went on to play the role of Tyrone Jackson in the Australian version of ''Fame the Musical''.<ref>{{cite news|last=Browne|first=Sally|url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/sunday-mail/young-stars-of-fame-the-musical-are-living-their-characters-dreams/story-e6frep2f-1225881646642|title=Young stars of Fame the Musical are living their characters' dreams|work=The Sunday Mail|publisher=News Limited|date=20 June 2010|accessdate=18 November 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Johnson|first=Kristy|url=http://www.danceinforma.com/magazine/2010/07/sytycd-stars-take-over-the-theatre/|title=SYTYCD Stars Take Over the Theatre|publisher=Dance Informa|date=31 July 2010|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111204180032/http://www.danceinforma.com/magazine/2010/07/sytycd-stars-take-over-the-theatre/|url-status=dead|archivedate=4 December 2011}}</ref> Omaji later withdrew from his role in the musical due to a back injury.<ref name="danceinforma">{{cite web|last=Johnson|first=Kristy|url=http://www.danceinforma.com/magazine/2011/04/timomatic-dancing-to-his-own-beat/|title=Timomatic – Dancing to his own beat|publisher=Dance Informa|date=28 April 2011|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120305092359/http://www.danceinforma.com/magazine/2011/04/timomatic-dancing-to-his-own-beat/|url-status=dead|archivedate=5 March 2012}}</ref> This led to him focussing more on producing music.<ref name="danceinforma"/> Omaji then began writing songs with DJ Poet, the official DJ for The Black Eyed Peas.<ref name="danceinforma"/> In 2011, Omaji appeared as a contestant on the fifth season of ''Australia's Got Talent''.<ref name="thirdplace">{{cite news|last=Habib|first=Rashell|url=http://inner-west-courier.whereilive.com.au/news/story/australias-got-talents-timomatic-in-the-finals/|title=Timomatic comes third in Australia's Got Talent|work=Inner West Courier|publisher=News Community Media|date=28 July 2011|accessdate=17 November 2011}}</ref> He chose to audition for the show to prove that he was more than just a dancer, and chose ''Australia's Got Talent'' over ''The X Factor'' because it gave him full control over what he did, from music to styling.<ref name="dancertim">{{cite news|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/ipad/dancer-tim-timomatic-omaji-takes-next-step-to-develop-talent/story-fn6bn80a-1226055930498|title=Dancer Tim 'Timomatic' Omaji takes next step to develop talent|work=Herald Sun|publisher=Herald and Weekly Times|date=15 May 2011|accessdate=17 November 2011}}</ref> Omaji placed third in the competition, with Jack Vidgen announced as the winner.<ref name="thirdplace"/>
On 12 May 2011, Omaji released his independent debut studio album, ''Welcome'', which he began working on during his time in ''Fame''.<ref name="danceinforma"/><ref name="welcome">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/timomatic-welcome/id437504256|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111204105351/http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/timomatic-welcome/id437504256|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 December 2011|title=Timomatic, Welcome – Album|work=iTunes Store|publisher=Apple|accessdate=17 November 2011}}</ref> "Save the Dancefloor" was released as a promotional single from the album on 1 August 2011.<ref name="std">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/save-the-dancefloor-single/id453787243|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120326214008/http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/save-the-dancefloor-single/id453787243|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 March 2012|title=Save the Dancefloor – Single|work=iTunes Store|publisher=Apple|accessdate=17 November 2011}}</ref> In October 2011, Omaji was as a supporting act for American rapper Flo Rida's Australian tour.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/article/2011/10/24/277341_news.html|title=Fans go with the Flo and party on|work=Townsville Bulletin|publisher=News Limited|date=24 October 2011|accessdate=18 November 2011}}</ref> On 17 November 2011, it was announced that Omaji had signed a recording contract with Sony Music Australia.<ref>{{cite news|last=Adams|first=Cameron|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/ipad/so-you-think-timomatic-has-talent/story-fn6bn9st-1226196954860|title=So you think Timomatic has talent|work=Herald Sun|publisher=Herald and Weekly Times|date=17 November 2011|accessdate=17 November 2011}}</ref> On 24 November, he was a supporting act for American hip hop group Salt-n-Pepa's Australian concert at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney.<ref>{{cite news|last=Khalil|first=Shireen|url=http://inner-west-courier.whereilive.com.au/news/story/timomatic-to-perform-at-salt-n-pepa-gig/|title=Timomatic to support Salt N Pepa at the Enmore Theatre|work=Inner West Courier|publisher=News Community Media|date=26 September 2011|accessdate=18 November 2011}}</ref> Omaji's debut single "Set It Off" was released on 25 November.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/set-it-off-single/id480043068|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111203055944/http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/set-it-off-single/id480043068|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 December 2011|title=Set It Off – Single|work=iTunes Store|publisher=Apple|accessdate=25 November 2011}}</ref> It peaked at number two on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified four times platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association, denoting sales of 280,000 copies.<ref name="AUS Chart">{{cite web|url=http://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Timomatic|title=Discography Timomatic|publisher=Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung)|last=Hung|first=Steffen}}</ref><ref name="2012 ARIA Singles Certifications">{{cite web|url=http://www.aria.com.au/pages/httpwww.aria.com.aupagesSINGLEaccreds2012.htm|title=ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2012 Singles|publisher=Australian Recording Industry Association|accessdate=14 January 2014}}</ref> "Set It Off" peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand Singles Chart and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand, denoting sales of 7,500 copies.<ref name="NZ Chart">{{cite web|url=https://charts.nz/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Timomatic|title=Discography Timomatic|publisher=New Zealand Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung)|last=Hung|first=Steffen}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/singles/2011-11-11|title=NZ Top 40 Singles Chart|publisher=Official New Zealand Music Chart|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120215004148/http://nztop40.co.nz/chart/singles|url-status=live|archive-date=15 February 2012}}</ref>
On 12 January 2012, it was announced that Omaji had signed a global publishing deal with EMI.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/confidential/singing-sensation-nets-record-deal-with-music-giant/story-e6frf96x-1226242081734|title=Singing sensation nets record deal with music giant|work=Herald Sun|publisher=Herald and Weekly Times|date=12 January 2012|accessdate=17 January 2012}}</ref> His second single "If Looks Could Kill" was released on 23 March 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/if-looks-could-kill-single/id510392840|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120326190348/http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/if-looks-could-kill-single/id510392840|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 March 2012|title=If Looks Could Kill – Single|work=iTunes Store|publisher=Apple|accessdate=23 March 2012}}</ref> It peaked at number eight on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified double platinum, denoting sales of 140,000 copies.<ref name="AUS Chart"/><ref name="2012 ARIA Singles Certifications"/> In May 2012, Omaji was a supporting act for Nicki Minaj's Australian leg of her Pink Friday Tour.<ref name="Pink Friday Tour">{{cite web|url=http://www.take40.com/news/31385/nicki-minaj-australian-tour-support-acts-confirmed-as-timomatic-and-stan-walker!|title=Nicki Minaj Australian Tour Support Acts Confirmed As Timomatic And Stan Walker!|work=Take 40 Australia|publisher=MCM Entertainment Pty Ltd|date=16 May 2012|accessdate=17 May 2012}}</ref> His third single "Can You Feel It" was released on 22 June 2012.<ref name="canyoufeelit">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/can-you-feel-it-single/id537494907|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120625010502/http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/can-you-feel-it-single/id537494907|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 June 2012|title=Can You Feel It – Single|work=iTunes Store|publisher=Apple|accessdate=22 June 2012}}</ref> It peaked at number 18 on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified platinum, denoting sales of 70,000 copies.<ref name="AUS Chart"/><ref name="2012 ARIA Singles Certifications"/> In August 2012, Omaji was a supporting act, alongside Havana Brown and Taio Cruz, for Pitbull's Australian leg of his Planet Pit World Tour.<ref name="Pitbull Tour">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehothits.com/news/31485/pitbull-announces-australian-tour-in-august-2012|title=Pitbull Announces Australian Tour In August 2012|work=The Hot Hits Live from LA|publisher=MCM Entertainment Pty Ltd|date=21 May 2012|accessdate=25 July 2012}}</ref> His self-titled second album was released on 24 August 2012, which debuted at number three on the ARIA Albums Chart.<ref name="AUS Chart"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sanity.com.au/products/2213378|title=Timomatic (Signed Copy), CD|publisher=Sanity|accessdate=3 August 2012}}</ref> On 3 October 2012, Omaji received his first ARIA Music Award nomination for Song of the Year for "Set It Off".<ref name="ARIAAwards2012">{{cite web|url=http://www.ariaawards.com.au/news/22/aria-nominations-announced-for-2012|title=Winners & Nominees Announced – 26th ARIA Awards 2012|publisher=Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA)|date=3 October 2012|accessdate=3 October 2012}}</ref> Omaji received more international exposure at the Miss Universe 2012 beauty pageant, where he performed in front of a huge global audience.<ref name="MissUniverse2012">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lC6iuDZPE8Y|title=Miss Universe 2012 Final Look Performance by Timomatic|website=YouTube |date=19 December 2012|accessdate=22 December 2012}}</ref>
===2013–2016: Subsequent releases, return to ''Australia's Got Talent'', and name change=== Omaji's fifth single "Parachute" was released on 5 June 2013,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/parachute-single/id655956924 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921061719/https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/parachute-single/id655956924 |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 September 2013 |title=iTunes – Music – Parachute – Single by Timomatic |publisher=iTunes |date=5 June 2013 |access-date=8 April 2014}}</ref> after he debuted it at the first 2013 State of Origin game.<ref name="News">{{cite web|url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/australia8217s-got-talent-judge-and-pop-star-timomatic-launches-new-single-parachute-for-love/story-e6frfn09-1226657987735|title=Australia's Got Talent judge and pop star Timomatic launches new single Parachute for love|publisher=news.com.au|date=5 June 2013|accessdate=10 August 2013}}</ref> "Parachute" peaked at number 3 on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified two times platinum.<ref name="AUS Chart"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aria.com.au/pages/httpwww.aria.com.aupagesaria-charts-accreditations-singles-2013.htm|title=ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2013 Singles|publisher=Australian Recording Industry Association|accessdate=10 August 2013}}</ref> In New Zealand, it peaked at number 22 and spent five weeks in the top 40.<ref name="NZ Chart"/> In August 2013, Omaji returned for the seventh season of ''Australia's Got Talent'', this time as a judge alongside Dawn French, Geri Halliwell, Kyle Sandilands and host Julia Morris.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/timomatic-announced-as-next-emaustralias-got-talentem-judge-20130319-2gdkx.html|title=Timomatic announced as next Australia's Got Talent judge|publisher=Sydney Morning Herald|date=19 March 2013|accessdate=10 August 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.perthnow.com.au/entertainment/television/julia-morris-to-host-channel-9s-australias-got-talent/story-fnhofr4t-1226619692340|title=Julia Morris to host channel 9's Australia's Got Talent|publisher=perthnow.com.au|date=13 April 2013|accessdate=10 August 2013}}</ref> His sixth single "Waterfalls" was released on 13 September 2013, and peaked at number 26 on the ARIA Singles Chart.<ref name="AUS Chart"/><ref>[https://music.apple.com/au/album/waterfalls-single/690586273 iTunes – Music – Waterfalls – Single by Timomatic]</ref> Omaji's first extended play, ''The Rain Remixes'', was released on 11 October 2013, featuring five versions of "Waterfalls" and one of "Parachute".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/the-rain-remixes-ep/716143767 |title=iTunes – Music – The Rain Remixes – EP by Timomatic |publisher=iTunes |date=11 October 2013 |access-date=8 April 2014}}</ref> On 12 November 2013, Omaji released his seventh single "Everything Is Allowed",<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/ua/album/everything-is-allowed-single/739659308 |title=iTunes – Music – Everything Is Allowed – Single by Timomatic |publisher=iTunes |date=10 November 2013 |access-date=8 April 2014}}</ref> after premiering it on the ''Australia's Got Talent'' series final. In September 2014, Omaji won Male Artist of the Year at the Afro-Australia Music and Movie Awards.<ref name="AAMMA14">{{cite web|url=http://www.afroozmmawards.com/#!2014-winners/cu7u|title=AAMMA Winners 2014|work=Afroozmmawards.com|accessdate=2 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://africanaustraliansonline.com/timomatic-t-m-jeff-winner-aamma-awards-2014-aao-exclusive/ |title=Timomatic & A.T.M JEFF Winner Of AAMMA Awards 2014 (**AAO Exclusive**) |work=AfricanAustraliansOnline.com |date=13 October 2014 |accessdate=2 February 2015 |url-status=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150130192656/http://africanaustraliansonline.com/timomatic-t-m-jeff-winner-aamma-awards-2014-aao-exclusive/ |archivedate=30 January 2015 }}</ref> In October 2014, Omaji released his eighth single "Delilah", featuring American rapper Pusha T,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/delilah-feat.-pusha-t-single/id915230852|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141018142835/https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/delilah-feat.-pusha-t-single/id915230852|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 October 2014|title=Delilah (feat. Pusha T) – Single by Timomatic|work=iTunes Store|publisher=Apple|accessdate=20 September 2014}}</ref> and it failed to chart.
In January 2015, he changed his name from Timomatic to his birth name Tim Omaji.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/timomatic-turns-a-new-leaf-after-split-with-long-time-girlfriend-tahlia-fowler-and-goes-back-to-birth-name/story-fni0cvc9-1227195740845|title=Timomatic turns a new leaf after split with long-time girlfriend Tahlia Fowler and goes back to birth name|work=The Sunday Telegraph|publisher=News Corp Australia|date=25 January 2015|accessdate=13 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/timomatics-name-is-now-officially-tim-omaji/story-fn907478-1227200075176|title=Timomatic's new name: Tim Omaji|work=News.com.au|publisher=News Corp Australia|date=28 January 2015|accessdate=13 February 2015}}</ref> Omaji was the supporting act for Jessie J's Australian tour in March 2015.<ref name="Jessie J Tour">{{cite web|url=http://www.ariacharts.com.au/news/49857/jessie-j-announces-2015-australian-tour!|title=Jessie J announces 2015 Australian Tour!|publisher=ARIA Charts|date=15 January 2015|accessdate=16 January 2015}}</ref> His ninth single "Something Bout You" was released on 6 March 2015, and was his first single released under the name Tim Omaji.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/music/Whats-Hot/pop/something-bout-you-single/685217/|title=Something Bout You (CD single) – Tim Omaji|publisher=JB Hi-Fi|accessdate=13 February 2015}}</ref> Omaji's tenth single "Go to Work" was released on 30 October 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.auspop.com.au/2015/10/the-purge-80/|title=The Purge #80|author=Damian|work=Auspop|date=28 October 2015|accessdate=28 October 2015}}</ref>
===2017–present: ''Stamina'' and Dance Boss=== In 2017, returned to releasing music under his stage name '''Timomatic'''. On 1 April 2017, Timomatic released "Swave", followed by "Do Want You Want" in July. In December, Timomatic released his second EP ''Stamina''.
In April 2018, the Seven Network announced Timomatic has been appointed one of the three judges for up-coming new dance competition Dance Boss, alongside Sharni Vinson and Adam Garcia and hosted by Dannii Minogue.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mediaweek.com.au/seven-dance-boss-australia-judges/|title=Seven announces the judges for new reality series Dance Boss Australia |publisher=Media Week|date=30 April 2018|accessdate=5 June 2018}}</ref>
From October and November 2018, Timomatic will play Sam Onatou in the Australian season of ''MADIBA The Musical – A Celebration of the Life of Nelson Mandela''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.noise11.com/news/tim-omaji-aka-timomatic-to-star-in-madiba-the-musical-20180605|title=Tim Omaji (aka Timomatic) To Star In MADIBA The Musical|publisher=noise11|date=5 June 2018|accessdate=5 June 2018}}</ref>
On 1 December 2021, Timomatic surprise released the album ''Bittersweet'' posting on Facebook "This project has been a labor of love. From R&B to Afrofusion, come vibe with me".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/timomaticmusic/posts/438239737669960?__cft__[0]=AZXBzlFb_OeA_Ns1EMpQKN-VSxhl28YtKQF7EVfwetXq6P5KmwdqRPJwuDIxBLjyn08zo0XX-Shidpa9_dlQTdEgmg8dQ20mur5DOf7HDD0zAhS9PwYezJDfJcWCgXIzW5Op2D1KoKN2IFeUuNzIXHQMQ3_S7DRrVah-FQ0syjXkvw&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R|title= Thought I'd finish the year off with some nu vibes 4 U 👀🙌🏿…. |website=Facebook|date=1 December 2021|access-date=3 December 2021}}</ref>
On the 4 August 2022, Timomatic played at the Melbourne University law ball to a wild reception. Omaji also appeared in the Australian production of Moulin Rouge in 2022 under the name Tim Omaji.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://moulinrougemusical.com/australia/cast/|title=Moulin Rouge|access-date=7 November 2022}}</ref>
In 2023, Timomatic became an ambassador for BYD.
In 2023, Omaji played the role of Ike Turner in the Australian production of the ''Tina – The Tina Turner Musical''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://artsreview.com.au/further-cast-announced-for-tina-the-tina-turner-musical/#:~:text=Cast%20who%20will%20be%20joining,GG)%2C%20and%20Nadia%20Komazec%20as|title= Further cast announced for TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL|website=Arts Review|date=1 March 2023|access-date=2 May 2023}}</ref>
==Discography== {{main|Tim Omaji discography}} *''Welcome'' (2011) *''Timomatic'' (2012) *''Bittersweet'' (2021)
==Filmography== {| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%" |+ Television |- style="text-align:center;" ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Year ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Title ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Role ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Notes |- | 2009 || ''So You Think You Can Dance Australia'' || Himself; Contestant || |- | 2012 || ''Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation''<ref>{{cite news|last=Fox|first=Tiffany|url=http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/entertainment/a/-/entertainment/13037190/painfully-funny/|title=Painfully funny|work=The West Australian|publisher=Seven West Media Limited|date=28 February 2012|accessdate=5 March 2012}}</ref> || Himself; guest appearance || 1 episode |- | 2011, 2013 || ''Australia's Got Talent'' || Himself; Contestant, Judge || |- | 2018 || ''Dance Boss'' || Himself; Judge || |- | 2021 || ''Clickbait (miniseries)'' || Jimmy Akintola || 1 episode |}
==Concert tours== ;Supporting *Nicki Minaj's Pink Friday Tour: Australian leg (2012)<ref name="Pink Friday Tour"/> *Pitbull's Planet Pit World Tour: Australian leg (2012)<ref name="Pitbull Tour"/> *Jessie J's Australian Tour (2015)<ref name="Jessie J Tour"/> *Highvale Secondary College's Millenial Tour: VCAA leg (2017)
==Awards and nominations== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Year ! Type ! Award ! Result |- |rowspan="2"|2011 |rowspan="2"|Poprepublic.tv IT List Awards<ref>{{cite web|last=Manser|first=Robert|url=http://www.poprepublic.tv/the-news/883-2011-it-list-awards-nominees-announced|title=2011 IT List Awards Nominees Announced|publisher=Poprepublic.tv|date=31 December 2011|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120907120209/http://www.poprepublic.tv/the-news/883-2011-it-list-awards-nominees-announced|url-status=dead|archivedate=7 September 2012}}</ref> |Australian Male Artist |{{nom}} |- |Breakthrough Artist of 2011 |{{nom}} |- |rowspan="2"| 2012 |ARIA Music Awards<ref name="ARIAAwards2012"/> |Song of the Year ("Set It Off") |{{nom}} |- | [[Channel V Australia|Channel [V]]] Awards<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ozartist.vmusic.com.au/|title=Channel V Oz Artist of the Year 2012|publisher=Channel V Australia|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018000638/http://ozartist.vmusic.com.au/|url-status=dead|archivedate=18 October 2012}}</ref> | [V] Oz Artist of the Year | {{nom}} |- |rowspan="7"| 2013 | APRA Music Awards | Most Played Australian Work ("Set It Off")<ref name="2013MPAWNom">{{cite web | url = http://www.apraamcos.com.au/awards/2013-awards/apra-music-awards/most-played-australian-work/| title = Most Played Australian Work | publisher = Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS) | year = 2013 | accessdate = 19 March 2015 }}</ref> |{{won}} |- |rowspan="2"| ARIA Music Awards<ref name="2013 ARIA Awards">{{cite web|url=http://www.take40.com/news/42811/aria-awards-2013-nominations-announced---flume-dominates|title=ARIA Awards Nominations 2013|publisher=Take 40 Australia. MCM Entertainment|date=15 October 2013|accessdate=14 January 2014}}</ref> |Song of the Year ("Parachute") |{{nom}} |- |Best Video ("Parachute") |{{nom}} |- |MTV Europe Music Awards<ref>{{cite web|title='2013 mtv ema' local worldwide act winners announced!|publisher=MTV News|url=http://www.mtv.com.au/cody-simpson/news/2013-mtv-ema-local-worldwide-act-winners-announced|accessdate=9 October 2020|date=28 October 2013}}</ref> |MTV Europe Music Award for Best Australian Act |{{nom}} |- |Channel [V] Awards<ref>{{cite web|last=Knox|first=David|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2013/10/v-oz-artist-2013-top-50.html|title=[V] Oz Artist 2013: Top 50|publisher=TV Tonight|date=6 October 2013|accessdate=11 January 2014}}</ref> |[V] Oz Artist of the Year |{{nom}} |- |rowspan="2"| Poprepublic.tv Awards<ref>{{cite web|last=Manser|first=Robert|url=http://poprepublic.tv/the-news/latest-uncategorised-news/1298-poprepublic-tv-awards-nominations-announced|title=Poprepublic.tv Awards Nominations Announced|publisher=Poprepublic.tv. AKA Entertainment|date=25 January 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201191235/http://www.poprepublic.tv/the-news/latest-uncategorised-news/1298-poprepublic-tv-awards-nominations-announced|url-status=dead|archivedate=1 February 2014}}</ref> |Favourite Australian Male Artist |{{nom}} |- |Favourite Single of 2013 ("Waterfalls") |{{nom}} |- | rowspan="6"| 2014 | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kca.nickelodeon.com.au/vote#category:Aussie’s_Fave_Homegrown_Act|title=2014 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards|publisher=Nickelodeon. Viacom International|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140226031225/http://kca.nickelodeon.com.au/vote|url-status=dead|archivedate=26 February 2014}}</ref> | Aussies' Fave Homegrown Talent | {{nom}} |- | Logie Awards<ref>{{cite web|last=Knox|first=David|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2014/03/logie-awards-2014-most-popular-nominees.html|title=Logie Awards 2014: Most Popular nominees|publisher=TV Tonight|date=31 March 2014|accessdate=31 March 2014}}</ref> | Most Popular New Talent (''Australia's Got Talent'') | {{nom}} |- | rowspan="3"| World Music Awards | World's Best Male Artist<ref>{{cite web|url=http://vote.worldmusicawards.com/selectnomination.asp?cat=5|title=Nomination for World's Best Male Artist|publisher=World Music Awards|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140220000550/http://vote.worldmusicawards.com/selectnomination.asp?cat=5|url-status=dead|archivedate=20 February 2014}}</ref> | {{nom}} |- | World's Best Song ("Parachute")<ref>{{cite web|url=http://vote.worldmusicawards.com/selectnomination.asp?cat=1|title=Nomination for World's Best Song|publisher=World Music Awards|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140226201404/http://vote.worldmusicawards.com/selectnomination.asp?cat=1|url-status=dead|archivedate=26 February 2014}}</ref> | {{nom}} |- | World's Best Video ("Parachute")<ref>{{cite web|url=http://vote.worldmusicawards.com/selectnomination.asp?cat=3|title=Nomination for World's Best Video|publisher=World Music Awards|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140216075105/http://vote.worldmusicawards.com/selectnomination.asp?cat=3|url-status=dead|archivedate=16 February 2014}}</ref> | {{nom}} |- | Afro-Australia Music and Movie Awards<ref name="AAMMA14"/> | Male Artist of the Year | {{won}} |- | 2024 | APRA Music Awards<ref name="APRA Music Awards 2024 noms">{{cite web|url=https://mumbrella.com.au/2024-apra-music-awards-nominees-announced-paul-kelly-troye-sivan-tex-perkins-and-more-821962|title= 2024 APRA Music Awards nominees announced: Paul Kelly, Troye Sivan, Tex Perkins, and more|website=Mumbrella|date=4 April 2024|access-date=10 April 2024}}</ref> | Most Performed R&B / Soul Work for "Falling" by Dean Brady <br> (Dean Brady, Jacob Farah, Jerome Farah, Kara-Lee James, Tim Omaji, Rahel Phillips) | {{nom}} |- |}
== References == {{Reflist|30em}}
== External links == {{Commons category|Timomatic}} * {{Official website|http://www.timomaji.com/}}
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