Ckay’s biography: real name, net worth, age, songs
Ckay’s biography: true name, wealth, age, tracks
Ckay is amongst the swiftly rising Nigerian artists and songwriters who have succeeded in creating a mark in a brief timeframe since emerging into the spotlight.
Recently, Ckay achieved a milestone after earning a silver award in the United Kingdom for his popular track, ‘Love Nwantiti’.
The talented Nigerian singer was acknowledged by Parlophone Limited after ‘Love Nwantiti’ received silver certification exceeding 200,000 sales in the UK, marking the first of its kind.
Following his recent success, CKay took to his Instagram account to share images of himself accepting the accolade.
Celebrities such as Davido, Neyo, May D, DJ Spinall, along with his admirers and followers, have taken to various channels to commend him on his recent triumph.
For those unfamiliar, ‘Love Nwantiti’ by CKay was launched in 2019 and became a sensation in 2021 following a viral challenge on the popular video platform TikTok.
This article delves into important aspects to know about Ckay; keep reading for more insights.
Profile Overview
Stage Name:
CKay
Real Name:
Chukwuka Ekweani
Occupation:
NigerianArtist and Record Producer
Date Of Birth/Age:
16 July 1995 (26 Years)
Place of Birth:
Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Gender:
Male
Nationality:
Nigerian
Marital Status:
Single
Education:
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Ckay’s Biography
His true name is Chukwuka Ekweani, and he was born on July 16, 1995, to Mr. and Mrs. Ekweani in Kaduna state, located in northern Nigeria.
Details regarding CKay’s siblings remain undisclosed, but his parents are of Igbo descent; he is a Nigerian by birth and marked his 26th birthday in July 2021.
Education
There is no available information on CKay’s educational background online.
Career
CKay, similar to many Nigerian artists, started in the church choir; he developed an interest in music at age six, encouraged by his father, who served as a choir leader in his local church. By 13, CKay was already penning and composing tracks for a Christian music group.
Aiming to forge a music career, CKay moved to Lagos State in 2014, during which he was signed as a production intern with Loopy Music, a label that later partnered with Chocolate City, enabling CKay to collaborate with noted artists like Dice Ailes, Ice Prince, MI Abaga, and Kenya’s Victoria Kimani.
CKay subsequently launched his debut EP under Chocolate City, titled ‘Who the heck is CKay,’ at a time when he was still relatively unknown in the music scene. He dropped another track, CKay The First, under the same label in 2019.
However, on February 11, 2021, CKay unveiled his third extended play, Boyfriend, via Warner Music South Africa. On May 4, 2021, the gifted artist announced he had parted ways with Chocolate City and was now with Warner Music South Africa.
Here are some tracks by CKay;
Kiss Me Like You Mean It
Love Nwantiti
Geddemit
Felony
Beni
Personal Life
CKay is reportedly unattached and not involved in any relationship.
Wealth
Ckay is estimated to possess $200,000 and is thriving.
