CKay the Second

CKay the Second
EP by CKay
Released	13 June 2025 (2025-06-13)
Studio	Boyfriend Studio
Genre	Afrobeats
Length	17:36
Label	Boyfriend Music AWAL
Producer	BMH Northboi Niphkeys
CKay chronology
Emotions (2024) CKay the Second (2025)

CKay the Second is the fourth extended play by Nigerian singer-songwriter CKay. It was released on 13 June 2025 by Boyfriend Music (released as CKay Holdings LLC), and distributed by AWAL. ^[1] The EP features guest appearances from Sabrina Claudio, and Bella Shmurda. It was produced primarily by BMH, with production from Northboi, and Niphkeys.

Background

On 18 April 2025, CKay officially exits Warner Music Africa, following the end of his record deal. ^[2]

On 31 May 2025, he signed a new partnership deal with AWAL, and announced his forthcoming extended play CKay the Second. ^[3]

Critical reception

In a review for Album Talks, Michelle Ejiro noted that "As a sequel, it doesn’t quite capture the energy of CKay the First, which featured livelier, more rhythmic, and bolder moments. This is quieter, more inward, and shaped by a softer emotional lens. It leaves a quiet gap and raises a simple question: if this is the sequel, what story is it continuing? Because if it’s meant to pick up where things left off, it feels far removed from where the story began." ^[4]

Track listing

CKay the Second track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"tey tey"	Chukwuka Ekweani	BMH	2:52
2.	"forever"	Chukwuka Ekweani	BMH	2:48
3.	"permit me"	Chukwuka Ekweani	BMH	2:55
4.	"again" (with. Sabrina Claudio)	Chukwuka Ekweani Sabrina Claudio	Northboi	2:23
5.	"say no more"	Chukwuka Ekweani	Niphkeys	2:40
6.	"nothing spoil" (with. Bella Shmurda)	Chukwuka Ekweani Akinbiyi Ahmed	BMH	3:58
Total length:				17:36

Personnel

• Chukwuka Ekweani – primary artist, writer, executive producer
• Joseph Salubi – executive producer
• BMH – primary production (track 1, 2, 3, 6)
• Northboi – production (track 4)
• Niphkeys – production (track 5)
• Sabrina Claudio – vocals, writer (track 4)
• Bella Shmurda – vocals, writer (track 6)

Release history

Release history and formats for CKay the Second

Region	Date	Format	Label
Various	13 June 2025	Digital download streaming	Boyfriend Music AWAL

References

1. C.J, Nelson (13 June 2025). "Ckay Is Ready For His Second Coming | OkayAfrica". www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
2. David, Obed (18 April 2025). "CKay officially exits Warner Music South Africa". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
3. Akinsanmi, 'Sola (29 May 2025). "Ckay signs global deal with AWAL, announces new EP". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
4. Ejiro, Michelle (24 June 2025). "Ckay the Second: Is This a Continuation or Departure?[Review]". Album Talks. Retrieved 17 September 2025.