Mr 2Kay

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Mr 2Kay
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Background information
Birth nameAbinye David Jumbo
Born (1988-02-11) February 11, 1988 (age 36)
Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria
Origin Rivers State, Nigeria
Genres Afro pop music
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, performer
Years active2010–present
LabelsBetter Life Entertainment

Abinye David Jumbo born (February 11, 1988), known by his stage name Mr 2Kay, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He was formally signed by Grafton Entertainment, but left the label in 2018 to start his own imprint, Better Life Entertainment.

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Early life

Mr 2Kay was born in Port Harcourt. After his birth, his family moved to Bonny Island, Rivers State, south-south Nigeria, where he grew up. Mr 2Kay was also a good artist as he drew portraits growing up.

Career

Mr 2Kay started his music career in Port Harcourt and his break-out single from Port Harcourt was "Waterside Boy", released 21 August 2011 under Grafton Entertainment, [1] but he did not gain international attention until 2012 when he released "Bubugaga" which was his international break out single. "Bubugaga" was released on 8 October 2012. The music video for "Bubugaga" was shot in London, UK and directed by Nosa Igbinedion under Grafton Entertainment.

Personal life

Robbery

On 25 October 2017, Mr 2Kay was reportedly robbed by four armed men in his hotel room at Eko Hotels and Suites at Victoria Island, Lagos after performing at 2Baba's Buckwyld and Breathless Concert, which took place at the convention centre of Eko Hotel. [2] 2Kay was left with injuries sustained from the robbery. One week after the robbery, Mr 2Kay released a new single "Pray for Me" which was scheduled for a late November release. His label, Grafton Records, had to push back the album release date. [3] On 7 November 2017, Mr 2Kay reportedly filed a $500 million lawsuit against the management of Eko Hotels and Suites where the incident happened in October. [4]

Notable performances

He has performed in several popular events and shows since his rise to stardom, performed in events like:

Concert tour

On Sunday, 17 June 2018, at Aztech Arcum Stadium Road Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria. Mr 2Kay kickoff with his album concert "Elevated" features guest artist, radio host/hype man [11] & disc jockeys [12] Timaya, Duncan Mighty, Harrysong, Charles Okocha, DJ Jimmy Jatt, DJ Neptune, DJ Big N, DJ Kev, Joenell, Ayi, Real Prince, Idahams, Doray, Young GreyC, Squeeze Tarela, Legendary Sunny, Ajebo Hustlers, King Perryy, M Trill, Korkormikor, Olisa Adibua, Shope Shopsy and Alex from Big Brother Naija (season 3). The concert was recorded sold out with a capacity of over two thousand seats. [13] Tickets were sold from two to five hundred thousand Nigerian naira. [14]

Mr 2Kay posted on his social media pages on 2 April 2018, to announce a singing/dancing competition [15] where he'll be giving away $2000 (Two Thousand Dollars) to 2 persons in Port Harcourt.

According to him, the initiative is a way of giving back to his starting foundation in the music industry. "Call it my little way of giving back to a place where I started my career."

Discography

Awards and nominations

YearAwards ceremonyAward description(s)Results
2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Diaspora Artiste Of The YearNominated
PNA Youth AwardNext RatedWon
Nigeria Entertainment Awards Diaspora Artist of the YearNominated
2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Collabo of The Year (Bad Girl Special Remix)Won
Niger Delta Advancement Awards [16] Artiste Of The YearWon
Song Of The Year (Bad girl special)Won
Video Of The Year {Bad girl special}Won
The Headies Best Reggae/Dancehall Single (Bad Girl Special (Remix))Nominated

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