At the age of 26, Ckay has established his presence as one of the fastest-rising global acts in Afrobeats since ‘Love Nwantiti’ shot him to the limelight in 2021.
Nigerian singer and producer Chukwuka Ekweani popularly known by the stage name Ckay has made history after his hit track ‘Love Nwantiti’ was certified diamond in France. The feat means Ckay is the first Nigerian act to hit diamond status in France after the song sold over 333,000 units.
Love Nwantiti became a global hit in 2021 and has not stopped bagging certifications and hitting records across the globe. The song currently has over one billion streams on Spotify and has surpassed 200 million views on YouTube.
Another single from Ckay titled ‘Emiliana’ was recently certified platinum status in France by the National Syndicate of Phonographic Publishing (SNEP). The Warner Music star has continued to thrill fans and has promised that his forthcoming album will smash records as he continues to establish a presence in France and other parts of Europe alongside the entire globe.
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Ckay’s recent achievement is a testament to how Nigerian sound is taking over the globe. The 26-year-old commands a huge presence in South Africa where he is signed to Warner Music. He has collaborated with top African acts such as Davido, Kami Eugene, Joeboy, Focalistic, and others. Fans are looking out for his upcoming album with great enthusiasm as he continues to make outstanding African sounds.
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