CKay is a Nigerian singer and record producer who began his musical journey quite early – reportedly at 7. His father was a choir leader who introduced CKay to the world of music.
At 13, CKay started producing beats and writing songs for a Christian group. His obsession with music was so intense that he ran away from home to continue chasing his musical dreams.
In Lagos, where he moved in 2014, he was signed as a production intern with Loopy Music. This record label would merge with Chocolate City soon after, allowing CKay to work with some notable names, including Dice Ailes, Ice Prince, MI Abaga, and Kenya’s Victoria Kimani.
CKay Basic Information
| Stage Name: | CKay |
| Real Name: | Chukwuka Ekweani |
| Occupation: | Nigerian Singer and Record Producer |
| Date Of Birth/Age: | 16 July 1995 (27 Years Old) |
| Publisher: | Shedibase.com.ng |
| Place of Birth: | Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria |
| Gender: | Male |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Education: | Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State |
| Height: | 1.75 m |
| Net Worth: | $2M |
| Parents: | Mr. Ekweani And Mrs. Daisy Ekweani |
| Siblings: | CKay has two elder brothers and three elder sisters. |
| Girlfriend: | unknown |
| House: | According to reports, CKay owns a home in the Beverly Hills area of California. |
| Cars: | Unknown |
| Songs: | ckay — mmadu |
| Songs: | ckay — emiliana |
| Songs: | ckay — by now |
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What is CKay religion?
Ckay: I grew up in a Christian home, in a town called Kaduna, in northern Nigeria. Both Muslims and Christians live there, and my childhood was punctuated with some religious violence. I started singing when I was three
Why is CKay Love Nwantiti so popular?
The song has been remixed two times featuring Kuami Eugene and Joeboy, and another one with North African singer El Grande Toto. The reason for “Love Nwantiti” becoming famous is not far-fetched, the lyrics are relatable, the percussions are dreamily rhythmic, and the song is a pleasant listen
What tribe is CKay from?
He is of Igbo descent from Anambra State. His love for music was driven by his father, who was a choir conductor at their local church. While growing up, he was moved by musical instruments, which prompted him to learn the piano from his father.
When did CKay drop Emiliana?
“Emiliana”, an afrobeats love song co-written and performed by CKay, was released in December of 2021 and has since then become a hit not only on the radio but has also gone viral on social media apps (We have all seen a TikTok video or two with the song in the background, right?)
Is Love Nwantiti the biggest African song?
As of December 2021, “Love Nwantiti” is the most certified Afrobeats song. It also became the second song by a Nigerian artist to debut on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Billboard Global 200 after “Essence”
How much money did CKay make from Nwantiti?
Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Chukwuka Ekweani popularly known as Ckay is reported to have accumulated over N2. 6 billion ($6.2m) in streaming royalties with his hit song ‘Love Nwantiti’ according to BusinessDay.
Is CKay emo?
From “Love Nwatiti” to Sad Romance – Ckay’s Debut Album Cements His Emo Afrobeats Sound. The Nigerian singer-songwriter behind 2022’s viral hit presents his first studio album and it’s chockful of his signature lovesick lyricism.
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