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CKay
Chukwuka Ekweani, known publicly as CKay, is the rising star in the ever-burgeoning Afrobeats scene. A multi-talented artist, whether behind the boards as a producer or in front of the mic performing his self-penned songs, it is CKay’s single-minded vision that shines through. The self-defined Emo-Afrobeat star has and continues to soar up charts across the globe thanks to his first globally recognized single “love nwantiti.” The Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer originally released love nwantiti (ah ah ah) back in 2019 as part of his debut EP, CKay The First. In 2021, CKay became the most streamed artist of the year and became the first African artist with two tracks on the Global Spotify Top 30 simultaneously. love nwantiti has been certified platinum/multi-platinum in five countries, including the United States and India, The viral hit has also been certified gold in the UK, Australia, South Africa, Italy, and New Zealand. CKay became the first African artist in 50 years to hold a top 5 position on the UK Singles Chart for 4 straight weeks with love nwantiti. CKay has continued to create a global presence with accomplishments such as the “most Shazam-ed song in the world”. His most recent globally recognized single, Emiliana, has followed suit and racked in global chart positions and currently has just under 100 million streams. Emiliana peaked at #1 on the UK Afrobeats Chart, #2 on Shazam Top 200 (Afrobeats), and #1 in six countries on Apple Music.

Songs

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love nwantiti (ah ah ah) [Remix] (feat. Kuami Eugene & Joeboy)
CKay
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emiliana
CKay
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love nwantiti [Remix] (feat. DJ Yo & AX'EL)
CKay
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WAHALA (feat. Olamide) E
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love nwantiti (ah ah ah) E
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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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IN MY BED

Single • 2024
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40 Days (Live Session)

Single • 2023
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Trumpet

Single • 2023
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EGWU EJI

Single • 2024
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40 Days

Single • 2023
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Cocoro

Single • 2023
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WAHALA (feat. Olamide)

Single • 2024
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nwayi

Single • 2023
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IS IT YOU? / MYSTERIOUS LOVE

EP • 2024
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HALLELUJAH (feat. Blaqbonez)

Single • 2023

Videos

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Love Nwantiti Remix [Ah Ah Ah] (feat. Joeboy & Kuami Eugene)

CKay • 553M views
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Love Nwantiti (Acoustic Version)

CKay • 247M views
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Emiliana

CKay • 120M views
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nwayi

CKay • 8.9M views
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CKay - Felony [Official Music Video] (feat. DJ Lambo)

CKay • 9.5M views
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WAHALA (feat. Olamide)

CKay • 7.4M views
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CKay - samson & delilah ft. Mayra Andrade [Sad Romance Album] (feat. Davido, Abidoza & Focalistic)

CKay • 2.7M views
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ALIEN | Short Film by CKay (2020) - CKAY THE FIRST

CKay • 368K views
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by now

CKay • 7.4M views

Featured on

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Soul & Stripped

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Presenting Joeboy

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Lifting Voices... Love

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Presenting Olamide

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Presenting Davido

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Afrobeats Hits 2024

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Anglo-Franco Hits

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Global Bops

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Alté Way

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Afropop Hits

Playlist • YouTube Music

Artist-made playlists

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Official Music Videos

Playlist • CKay • 1.9M views
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EMOTIONS by CKay

Playlist • CKay • 80K views
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Acoustic Videos

Playlist • CKay • 30K views
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Sad Romance (Deluxe)

Playlist • CKay • 340K views
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Love Nwantiti Global Remixes

Playlist • CKay • 77K views
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Animations

Playlist • CKay • 23K views
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CKay The First - EP

Playlist • CKay • 336K views
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Performances

Playlist • CKay • 76K views
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"Emiliana” & “By Your Side" (feat. Blxckie)

Playlist • CKay • 98K views
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Official Music (Audio)

Playlist • CKay • 60K views

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