Ckay Biography: Wiki, Age, Real Name, Height, Family, Songs, Net Worth

Chukwuka Ekwean (born July 16, 1995) professionally known as Ckay, is a Nigerian afrobeat singer, songwriter and record producer. He came to prominence for his hit singles Container, Way and Felony. He also gained international exposure with his single “Love Nwantiti” which went viral on the Tik Tok platform.

Ckay
Ckay: Bio, Facts, Photo
Quick Facts
Birth Name:	Chukwuka Ekwean
Birth Date:	July 16, 1995
Birth Place:	Kaduna State, Nigeria
State of Origin:	Anambra State
Nationality:	Nigerian
Occupation:	Singer, Producer
Record Labels:	Chocolate City
Net Worth:	$500,000-$800,000

Early Life

Ckay was born on July 16, 1995 in Kaduna State to Dr & Mrs Ekweani. He is originally from Anambra State, Southeastern part of Nigeria.

Career

Ckay developed passion for music at the age of 7 where he was introduced into the art of music by his father who was a choir conductor. He started writing and producing music at the age of 13 and as at 2014, he came down to Lagos to work as a production intern at Chocolate City Music. He worked at the studio till he was signed by Loopy Music who were merged with Chocolate City while M.I became the C.E.O. He came through with his production debut “Third Mainland Bridge” which featured M.I and Moti Cakes.

Ckay officially signed as a music artist to Chocolate City in August 2016 and released his first official single under the imprint which he titled “Nkechi Turn Up”.

He became recognized globally for his hit single “Love Nwantiti”. The song which became popular in every aspect of the world and at the same time getting lots of remixes and versions in French, German, Italian, Spanish, while featuring collaborators from each region.

Ckay has other notable singles such as Container, Way and Felony which went viral on the video sharing platform Tik Tok.

He has worked with top musicians in the country which include the likes of Davido, Joeboy, Ice Prince, Koker, Blaqbonez, Barry Jhay, Dice Ailes and many others.