On 13 June 2025, he released his debut extended play CKay the Second under Boyfriend Music Limited (as CKay Holdings LLC), under exclusive license to AWAL Recordings.

With a flair for fusing Afrobeats with a touch of pop, psychedelic ambience, CKay is a Nigerian fast rising star that shows his creative genius but still remains one for the ladies.

Global Afrobeats sensation CKay has redefined modern Afrobeats with his signature “Emo-Afrobeats” sound, fusing African rhythms with raw, heartfelt emotion.

Jan 30, 2026 · Since debuting in 2019, Nigerian singer/songwriter CKay has successfully created bouncy, futuristic guitar-laden records that adorn Afrobeats with cool, romantic feels.

Mar 13, 2026 · Nigerian singer-songwriter CKay performs during the Lollapalooza Paris Festival on July 23, 2023, in France.

Listen to CKay on Spotify. Artist · 8.6M monthly listeners.

Feb 19, 2023 · Chukwuka Ekweani, known by his stage name as CKay, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer. He attained global recognition for his 2019 hit single Love Nwantiti.

2 days ago · Nigerian singer CKay has opened up about the sacrifices he made early in his career, revealing that he defied his parents’ wishes and dropped out of university to pursue music full-time.

1 day ago · Ckay added that he worked as a producer in four different studios to make ends meet. He said, “My parents didn’t want me to do music, so I ran away from home in Kaduna when I was 19.

Nigerian Afrobeat singer, songwriter, and producer CKay has gained lasting success thanks to his smooth vocals and mix of R&B, Afrobeat, and dancehall. He broke out in the early part of the 2020s …