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Nigeria CKay has risen from Nigerian roots to become a global Afrobeats sensation, celebrated for his chart-topping music and innovative sound.
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Request A ShowSinger and songwriter, Chukwuji Eweani, aka CKay, has signed a new partnership with international music distribution and label services company, AWAL. This new partnership gives him more creative control and a bigger global reach, specifically to support the release of his upcoming project, CKay the Second.
CKay was signed to Warner Music Africa (formerly Warner Music South Africa). He officially exited his recording deal with Warner Music South Africa in 2025 following the end of his contract.
CKay revealed his record deal with Atlantic Records on Power 99.1 FM in November 2021.
Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer CKay launched his music label, “Boyfriend Music,” with his childhood friend, Joseph Salubi, in August 2024. This entity also has an American subsidiary, Boyfrnd Music, and aims to provide publishing and management support to artists, songwriters, and producers globally.
CKay was formerly signed to Chocolate City, a member of Warner Music Group's independent label services ADA. His international hit single 'Love Nwantiti' was released by Chocolate City in 2019.
Chukwuka Chukwuma Ekweani, known professionally as CKay, was born on July 16, 1995, in Kaduna, Nigeria. His early exposure to music came through his father, who served as a choir conductor, inspiring CKay to learn piano. This early musical foundation, combined with an introduction to production software, paved the way for his career. He started in a band before pursuing a solo path as CKay. His career began gaining traction when he relocated to Lagos in 2014 and subsequently engaged with Chocolate City, eventually signing with them in August 2016.
CKay’s career saw significant growth through strategic releases and collaborations. In 2017, he released his EP “Who the F*ck Is CKay?”. His 2019 hit, “Love Nwantiti,” from the EP “CKay the First,” achieved global recognition after going viral on TikTok in 2021. This success led to multiple international remixes and charted across various continents, marking his first entry on the Billboard Hot 100. The track became the first African song to exceed one billion streams on Spotify by May 2022. He also signed with Warner Music South Africa and later Atlantic Records, expanding his global reach.
More recently, CKay has continued to build on his success, releasing his EP “Boyfriend” in 2021 and the acclaimed singles “Emiliana” and “Watawi” in 2021 and 2022, respectively. “Emiliana” notably charted in Europe and Africa, earning a platinum certification in France. In 2024, CKay, alongside his childhood friend Joseph Salubi, established Boyfriend Music, a music publishing and management company aimed at supporting artists, songwriters, and producers worldwide. He also released his sophomore album, “Emotions,” featuring collaborations with artists like Olamide and Ty Dolla $ign, further cementing his presence in the global music industry.
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