CKay (real name Chukwuka Ekweani) is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer associated with afrobeats, Afro-pop and contemporary R&B. Emerging in the mid-2010s, he gained international recognition in the early 2020s through melodic, synth-driven productions and emotive, melodic vocal lines that blend electronic and traditional African rhythmic elements. His work is characterized by catchy hooks, polished production, and a focus on themes of love and relationships, often delivered in English and Nigerian Pidgin. CKay has been active within the Nigerian and global music scenes as a solo artist and collaborator.