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CKay

1995 - Today

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Chukwuka Chukwuma Ekweani (born 16 July 1995), better known by his stage name Ckay (stylized as CKay), is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer signed to Boyfriend Music, Warner Music Africa (formerly known as; Warner Music South Africa) and Atlantic Records. He was formerly signed to Chocolate City, a member of Warner Music Group independent label services ADA. His international hit single "Love Nwantiti", also known as "Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ahh)", was released in 2019 by Chocolate City. On 29 March 2022, the song debuted at number one, following the launch of the Billboard Afrobeats chart. On 9 May 2022, it became the first-ever African song to surpass one billion streams on Spotify and has since been deemed "the biggest hit in African history". Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 16 different languages on Wikipedia. CKay is the 4,804th most popular singer, the 379th most popular biography from Nigeria and the 11th most popular Nigerian Singer.

CKay, the Nigerian singer and record producer born in 1995, is most famous for his hit single "Love Nwantiti," which gained international popularity and topped charts in multiple countries. He is known for blending Afrobeats with elements of R&B and pop, contributing to the global rise of Afro-fusion music.

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Among SINGERS

Among singers, CKay ranks 4,804 out of 4,381. Before him are Bia, Marsha Ambrosius, Claude Kelly, Noah Kahan, Tulsi Kumar, and Samantha Jade. After him are Justin Guarini, Chisaki Morito, Gayle, Baby Keem, AKA, and Fefe Dobson.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1995, CKay ranks 1,180. Before him are Michael Piccolruaz, Victoria Duval, Hao Yun, Kosei Nukina, Dwayne Bacon, and Temma Matsuda. After him are Anežka Drahotová, Manika Batra, Bård Finne, Norimichi Yamamoto, Yelyzaveta Kalanina, and Diego.

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In Nigeria

Among people born in Nigeria, CKay ranks 379 out of 309. Before him are Ifeanyi Udeze (1980), Bonke Innocent (1996), D'banj (1980), Ayomide Folorunso (1996), Simi (1988), and Toyin Abraham (1980). After him are Precious Achiuwa (1999), Helen Oyeyemi (1984), Evelyn Nwabuoku (1985), Kunle Afolayan (1975), Yvonne Losos de Muñiz (1967), and Aisha Yesufu (1973).

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Among SINGERS In Nigeria

Among singers born in Nigeria, CKay ranks 11. Before him are Rema (2000), Eddy Wata (1976), Yemi Alade (1989), Tems (1995), D'banj (1980), and Simi (1988).

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    Rema

    2000 - Present

    HPI: 42.68

    Rank: 5

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    Eddy Wata

    1976 - Present

    HPI: 41.53

    Rank: 6

  • Photo of Yemi Alade

    Yemi Alade

    1989 - Present

    HPI: 38.05

    Rank: 7

  • Photo of Tems

    Tems

    1995 - Present

    HPI: 33.96

    Rank: 8

  • Photo of D'banj

    D'banj

    1980 - Present

    HPI: 30.99

    Rank: 9

  • Photo of Simi

    Simi

    1988 - Present

    HPI: 30.92

    Rank: 10

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    CKay

    1995 - Present

    HPI: 30.73

    Rank: 11

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