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CKay
Global Afrobeats sensation CKay has redefined modern Afrobeats with his signature "Emo-Afrobeats" sound, fusing African rhythms with raw, heartfelt emotion. The Nigerian-born singer, songwriter, and producer skyrocketed to fame with his global smash "Love Nwantiti," which topped charts in over 30 countries, held the #1 spot on the global Shazam charts for over two months, and racked up more than 2 billion streams across platforms. CKay became the first African artist with two tracks simultaneously on Spotify’s Global Top 30, cementing his status as a global star. Following his critically acclaimed debut album Sad Romance—which has amassed over 400 million streams—CKay returns with his highly anticipated sophomore project, EMOTIONS. The 11-track album explores themes of personal growth, love, and self-reflection, blending traditional African instrumentation, such as the Oja flute, with contemporary electronic beats. Tracks like EMOTIONS showcase CKay’s continued evolution as an artist and producer. “At its core, EMOTIONS is about vulnerability and growth,” CKay shares. “It’s a snapshot of where I’ve been and where I’m going, both as an artist and as a person.” With over 4 billion global streams and hits like Emiliana and HALLELUJAH, CKay continues to push boundaries, solidifying his place as one of Afrobeats’ most influential artists.

Songs

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love nwantiti (ah ah ah) [Remix] (feat. Kuami Eugene & Joeboy)
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love nwantiti [Remix] (feat. DJ Yo & AX'EL)
CKay
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love nwantiti (ah ah ah) E
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emiliana
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BODY (danz) (feat. Mavo)
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Albums

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EMOTIONS

2024
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Sad Romance

2022
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Boyfriend

2021
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CKay The First

2019

Singles & EPs

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AFRICAN GIRLS (feat. Kidd Carder)

Single • 2026
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IN MY BED

Single • 2024
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40 Days (Live Session)

Single • 2023
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BADAMINTON

Single • 2026
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EGWU EJI

Single • 2024
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40 Days

Single • 2023
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BODY (danz) (feat. Mavo)

Single • 2025
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WAHALA (feat. Olamide)

Single • 2024
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CKay The Second

EP • 2025
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IS IT YOU? / MYSTERIOUS LOVE

EP • 2024

Videos

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AFRICAN GIRLS (feat. Kidd Carder)

CKay • 2.4M views
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BODY (danz) (feat. MAVO)

CKay • 9.6M views
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nwayi

CKay • 12M views
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love nwantiti [German Remix] (feat. Joeboy & Kuami Eugene)

CKay • 617M views
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WAHALA (feat. Olamide)

CKay • 14M views
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by now

CKay • 8.3M views
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ALIEN | Short Film by CKay (2020) - CKAY THE FIRST

CKay • 374K views
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Love Nwantiti (Acoustic Version)

CKay • 259M views
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Emiliana

CKay • 145M views
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CKay - samson & delilah ft. Mayra Andrade [Sad Romance Album] (feat. Davido, Abidoza & Focalistic)

CKay • 4.9M views

Live performances

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love nwantiti (ah ah ah)

CKay • 2.3M views
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Jeje de Whine (Live Session) | Vevo Ctrl

CKay • 194K views
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Emiliana (Live Session) | Vevo Ctrl

CKay • 215K views
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permit me | Live From Vevo Studios

CKay • 81K views
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Glitch Live

CKay • 763K views
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forever | Live From Vevo Studios

CKay • 89K views
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WAHALA (feat. Olamide)

CKay • 370K views
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Australia! You were amazing 🤍🇦🇺

Joeboy • 3.9K views
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40 Days (Live Session)

Tamera & CKay • 116K views

Featured on

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Soul & Stripped

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Afrobeats Now

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Presenting Davido

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Global Collabs Hotlist

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Presenting Joeboy

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Afrobeats Hits 2024

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Presenting Olamide

Playlist • YouTube Music
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AfroCentral

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Coachella: Afrobeats

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Afropop Hits

Playlist • YouTube Music

Playlists by CKay

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Official Music Videos

Playlist • CKay • 2.1M views
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"Emiliana” & “By Your Side" (feat. Blxckie)

Playlist • CKay • 98K views
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Acoustic Videos

Playlist • CKay • 35K views
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Sad Romance (Deluxe)

Playlist • CKay • 379K views
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Performances

Playlist • CKay • 83K views
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Animations

Playlist • CKay • 24K views
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CKay The First - EP

Playlist • CKay • 347K views
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Love Nwantiti Global Remixes

Playlist • CKay • 79K views
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EMOTIONS by CKay

Playlist • CKay • 116K views
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CKay The Second - EP

Playlist • CKay • 35K views

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