CKay

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Ckay
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CKay in 2019
Born
Chukwuka Chukwuma Ekweani [1]

(1995-07-16) 16 July 1995 (age 29)
Kaduna, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
EducationZamani College, Kaduna state, Nigeria.
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, record producer
Years active2016–present
Agent Asa Asika
Works Discography
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
  • drums
  • guitar
Labels
Website ckay-music.com

Chukwuka Chukwuma Ekweani (born 16 July 1995), better known by his stage name Ckay (stylized as CKay), is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer signed to Boyfriend Music, Warner Music Africa (formerly known as. Warner Music South Africa) and Atlantic Records. [2] [3] He was formerly signed to Chocolate City, a member of Warner Music Group independent label services ADA. His international hit single "Love Nwantiti", also known as "Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ahh)", was released in 2019 by Chocolate City.

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On 29 March 2022, the song debuted at number one, following the launch of the Billboard Afrobeats chart. [4] On 9 May 2022, it became the first-ever African song to surpass one billion streams on Spotify and has since been deemed "the biggest hit in African history". [5] [6] Asa Asika signed Ckay to The Plug, under management during the early peak of his global career as Ckay's manager. [7]

Early life

Chukwuka Ekweani was born in Kaduna, a state in the north-western region of Nigeria. He is of Igbo descent from Anambra State, located in the southeastern part of Nigeria. His love for music was driven by his father, who was a choir conductor at their local church. [8] While growing up, he was moved by musical instruments, [8] which prompted him to learn the piano from his father. [9] Thereafter, a friend introduced him to the production software Fruity Loops. [9] Chukwuka started off his music career as a member of a band, made up of him and two other bandmates, before beginning his solo career as CKay. [8]

Career

2014–2017: Chocolate City and Who Is CKay?

In 2014, he relocated to Lagos, after he got discovered. While signed to Loopy Music, he began working with Chocolate City, in early 2015. [10] On 6 May 2016, he released a promotional single titled "Bad Musician Bad Producer", with its instrumental made available for free downloads across all Nigerian blogs for commercial use for covers, club, and airplay. Following the merger of Loopy Music in 2016, he officially joined Chocolate City artist roster in August 2016. [11] On 23 October 2016, "Bad Musician Bad Producer" cover by Kelly Joe, [12] was nominated by TNMA and earned CKay, a special recognition. On 11 September 2017, he released Who the F*ck Is CKay? - ep, [13] through Chocolate City.

2018–2021: "Love Nwantiti", Warner Music Africa and "Emiliana"

On 2 March 2018, he released "Container", an Afrobeat record influenced by the South African gwara gwara dance style. The song became a breakthrough record in Nigeria and earned him substantial airplay. It was released through Chocolate City, and was produced by Tempoe. [14] On 6 July 2018, he released the music video, directed and shot by the Myth. [15] On 30 August 2019, he released his second extended play CKay the First through Chocolate City. [16] The "EP" spawned the hit track "Love Nwantiti", which became a major record in Nigeria. On 14 February 2020, CKay released a remix titled "Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ah)" featuring Joeboy and Kuami Eugene. In 2021, it went viral on TikTok [17] and became an international hit, charting across Europe, Africa, Australia and New Zealand, also reaching number 23 in the UK [18] and earned him his first entry on the US Billboard Hot 100. A North African remix featuring ElGrande Toto became popular in the Maghreb countries and in Germany. A French remix featured Franglish, a German remix featuring Frizzo, Joeboy, and Kuami Eugene, the Spanish version with De La Ghetto, the East African remix featuring Rayvanny, and a South African remix featuring Tshego and Gemini Major.

On 13 November 2020, he appeared on the song "La La" from Davido's studio album A Better Time , released through Davido Music Worldwide, RCA Records, and Sony Music. On 11 February 2021, he released his third ep Boyfriend through Warner Music South Africa. [19] On 4 May 2021, CKay tweeted “I’m NOT signed to Chocolate City. I’m signed to Warner Music South Africa.” [20] On 28 July 2021, he received a Silver Creator Award from YouTube, at 100k subscribers. [21] On 6 August 2021, he appeared on the song "Beggie Beggie" from Ayra Starr's debut studio album 19 & Dangerous , released through Mavin Records. On 8 October 2021, Ckay became the first African artist to hit 20 Million Spotify Listeners, with over 21 million monthly listeners on his Spotify page. [22] On 3 November 2021, he reviled his record deal with Atlantic on Power 99.1 FM. [23] On 3 December 2021, CKay released "Emiliana", and "By Your Side" featuring Blxckie. [24] On 1 April 2022, the music video was released and directed by Mosh. [25] Emiliana charted across Europe, and Africa, also reaching number 9 in France [26] and earning him, his first top 5 ranking on the Nigeria TurnTable Top 50 chart. On 26 May 2022, Emiliana was certified platinum in France. [27]

2022–present: "Watawi", and other ventures

On 24 May 2022, Starr's "Beggie Beggie" earned him, a special recognition at The Headies, in the Best Collaboration category. On 17 June 2022, he released "Watawi", featuring Davido, Focalistic, and Abidoza, which peaked at number 13 on Nigeria's TurnTable Top 50 and was accompanied by a music video, directed by Dalia Dias. On 20 June 2022, CKay became the second African artist to reach 1.2 billion streams and was surpassed by 200 million streams from Burna Boy, as the most-streamed with a total of 1.4 billion streams. [28] In August 2022, CKay surpassed 100 Million Streams On Boomplay, and was given a golden club plaque from Boomplay. [29] According to Boomplay data analysis, CKay music was part of 3,549 playlists, with over 120 countries enjoying and streaming Ckay songs on Boomplay as of 18 August 2022. [29]

On 27 August 2024, CKay and his childhood friend Joseph Salubi, launched Boyfriend Music, a music publishing and management company, with an American subsidiary, stylized as Boyfrnd Music, with the sole aim to extend its support to artists, songwriters, and producers globally. [30]

In October 2024, CKay released a 12-track sophomore album titled EMOTIONS featuring Olamide, The Cavemen (band), Ty Dolla $ign and Nora Fatehi. [31] [32]

Artistry

If Alté means ‘different’, then I guess so. I see everybody that is considered Alté; Lady Donli, Odunsi, and the rest of them and they are being themselves. They sing what they want to, act like they want to, take pictures like they want to, dress like they want to, and I do the same. I am myself and do the things I want to, regardless of society and external pressures. I don’t give a fuck about what anybody thinks and I make Afrobeats. I don’t know if that’s Alté, but that’s me. That’s CKay.

- Culture Custodian [33]

CKay has personally dubbed his sound "Emo-afrobeats", to note his focus on emotional and romantic lyricism in his music. CKay has made tracks in a variety genres including Afrobeats, R&B and dancehall. [34] On 4 June 2019, in an interview with Ayo Onikoyi of Vanguard Nigeria, he described his style of music as Afro-pop from the future (2056 A.D specifically). [35] On 24 September 2021, the OCC writer Helen Ainsley, describes CKay's music as fusing Afrobeats with pop, electronic music, and even interpolating classical music. [36] On 29 October 2021, Nelson C.J. of Teen Vogue, listed CKay among other Nigerian artists confused to be Alté singers. [37]

Discography

Extended plays

Album

Accolades

YearAwards ceremonyAward description(s)Nominated workResults
2017 Top Naija Music Awards Best Song Cover"Bad Musician Bad Producer" by Kelly JoeNominated
2018City People Music AwardBest New Act of the YearHimself [38] Nominated
2020City People Music AwardBest Collabo of the Year Love Nwantiti "(with. Joeboy, & Kuami Eugene)" [39] Nominated
2021 All Africa Music Awards Most Promising African ArtistHimself "Felony" [40] Nominated
Mobo Awards Best African Music ActHimself [41] Nominated
Muzikol Music Awards Biggest African Music ExporterHimself [42] Nominated
Best African Song"Love Nwantiti" [43] Won
2022 Brit Awards Best International Song"Love Nwantiti"Nominated
Songwriters & Publishers of the Most-Performed Songs of the YearHimself for "Love Nwantiti (ah ah ah) [Remix]" [44] [45] Honour
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Music (Endowed by Infinix)HimselfNominated
The Headies Best Collaboration "Beggie Beggie" (with. Ayra Starr)Nominated
Digital Artiste of the YearHimselfNominated
Global Music Awards Africa [46] [47] Afrobeat Artist of the YearHimselfNominated
Afrobeat Song of the Year"Love Nwantiti"Nominated
Songwriter of the YearCKay and ElGrande Toto Nominated
Popular Song of the Year"Love Nwantiti"Nominated
American Music Awards Favorite Afrobeats ArtistHimselfNominated
Soul Train Music Awards Best New Artist HimselfNominated
NRJ Music Awards Social Hit of the YearHimselfNominated
2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards Afrobeats ArtistHimselfNominated
The Headies Best R&B Single"mmadu"Nominated
29th South African Music AwardsRest Of Africa ArtistHimself for Sad Romance Pending

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