CKay solidifies his global Afrobeats reign with ‘CKay The Second’ EP

CKay The Second marks an important milestone in CKay’s career as he aims to expand his unique sound to a global audience while leaning further into the emotional vulnerability and melodic richness that have defined his global breakout. The EP signals his most refined and intentional release yet, crafted not only to resonate with his loyal fanbase but to connect with new listeners around the world. There’s a song for every mood on the project – cue the club-ready banger “permit me” and my personal favorite, “tey tey!”

Beyond the music, CKay is gearing up for his highly anticipated Summer 2025 tour, which will bring his electrifying live presence to stages across key international markets. The tour represents a major step in his mission to bring his distinct brand of Afrobeats to a wider global audience — and cements his evolution from viral sensation to fully realized global star.

Since his rise in 2019, CKay continues to push creative boundaries while championing African culture on the global stage. His breakout single “Love Nwantiti” became one of TikTok’s earliest viral success stories as the most-used song of 2021, amassing over 2 billion streams at the time and becoming the first-ever No. 1 on the former Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs Chart. The song peaked at #26 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned multi-platinum certifications in over 20 countries, making CKay one of the most certified Afrobeats artists in the world. He followed up in 2022 with his debut album Sad Romance, and his 2024 sophomore album EMOTIONS, diving deeper into themes of love and introspection, and cementing his place as a standout voice in Afrobeats. By the end of 2024, CKay was named the best-selling Nigerian artist of the year by the RIAA.

With billions of streams and a growing international fanbase, CKay is solidifying his place as one of Africa’s most influential contemporary artists.

Critical Praise:

“CKay Is Turning Afrobeats Into a Global Phenomenon—His Way” – TIME

“CKay is just one example of young afrobeats artists shouldering their way into the genre to grab recognition for their upstart careers.” – UPROXX

“The futuristic Afrobeat connoisseur has been doing us proud lately, with a host of wins under his belt since his 2019 debut.” – OkayAfrica

“Part of a generation of artists bringing afrobeats to worldwide prominence, CKay speaks from the heart. A potent collaborator, he’s been able to blend Nigerian sounds with international conduits, tethered together with his own soulful songwriting.” – CLASH

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