CKay

Ckay
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
AgentAsa Asika
WorksDiscography
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
  • drums
  • guitar
Labels
Websiteckay-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.

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]

  1. ^ "ANYA MMIRI". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  2. ^ King, Matthew (14 September 2024). "CKay Biography, Birthday & Net worth 2024". Warner Music South Africa.
  3. ^ "Atlantic Records CKay". Atlantic Records Official Website. Archived from the original on 2 July 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
  4. ^ Frankenberg, Eric (29 March 2022). "CeeKay's 'Love Nwantiti' Is No. 1 on First Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs Chart". Billboard. Archived from the original on 6 April 2022. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  5. ^ Shaw, Lucas. "A Nigerian Singer Released the Biggest Hit in African History". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
  6. ^ Courage, Onyema (10 May 2022). "CKay's 'Love Nwantiti' surpasses 1 billion streams on Spotify across all versions". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 11 May 2022. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  7. ^ Oriowo, Ayomide. "Asa Asika & Bizzle Are Creating a Legacy With The Plug". Turntable Charts. Archived from the original on 1 January 2022. Retrieved 29 June 2022.