15 Captivating Facts About CKay
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1. When CKay was 7, his father taught him how to play the piano and how to read music. Ckay started producing music at 12.[1] His father was a choir conductor[2] and an organ player in an Anglican church[4]; he used to rehearse at home.
2. CKay has described his music as happy and colorful.[1] He categorizes his music as futuristic afro-pop. He says his music is from the future, specifically from 2056 A.D.[3] CKay has also called his music emo-Afrobeats. He uses this term because he wants to make music that represents him. CKay says he is a very emotional person and his music embodies that.[4]
“Good music is enjoyable music. If I enjoy it, it’s good music. Period.”
CKay
3. CKay was born Chukwuka Ekweani on July 16, 1995. His hometown is Kaduna, in Northern Nigeria.
4. CKay’s astrological sign is Cancer and his moon sign is Pisces.[4]
5. When he’s not doing music, CKay likes watching cartoons and TV shows, playing video games, reading good books, and hanging out with friends.[1]
6. CKay was first in a group with two of his friends. The group was called cre8tive music.[3]
7. CKay grew up in a strict, very Christian household.[5] His parents were medical doctors[6], and they did not support his dreams of having a musical career. They did not see music as a stable career. So, CKay ran away from home, left his hometown, and moved to Lagos.[3]
8. CKay was a straight-A student in school.[6]
9. CKay has produced music for several Nigerian artists, including Dice Ailes, Pryse, MI, Ice Prince, Koker, and Milli.[3]
“The Afrobeats space needs more variety. It needs more people doing them.”
CKay
10. CKay’s breakthrough single is “Container”. The track was released in 2018.
11. CKay’s ultimate dream as a musician is to win Grammys, sell out stadiums, and make his continent proud.
12. CKay calls himself Africa’s boyfriend[2]. His first worldwide hit was “Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ah)”. The song was originally a freestyle. Initially, CKay was planning on changing the hook, but he ultimately decided to keep it.[4]
13. “Love Nwantiti” was released in 2019. In 2020, just before the first COVID-19 lockdowns, CKay released a remix of the song featuring Joeboy and Kuami Eugene. The song later went viral on TikTok. Several celebrities have shared the song, including Winnie Harlow. The song was played at the Met Gala in September 2021.
14. CKay chronicles his life in his music. He talks about experiences he’s been through.[6]
15. CKay is a fan of Cristiano Ronaldo. He became a fan of Manchester United when Cristiano Ronaldo joined the team. [4]
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