CKay the Second
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| Released | 13 June 2025 | |||
| Studio | Boyfriend Studio | |||
| Genre | Afrobeats | |||
| Length | 17:36 | |||
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CKay the Second is the fourth extended play by Nigerian singer-songwriter CKay. It was released on 13 June 2025 by Boyfriend Music (released as CKay Holdings LLC), and distributed by AWAL.[1] The EP features guest appearances from Sabrina Claudio, and Bella Shmurda. It was produced primarily by BMH, with production from Northboi, and Niphkeys.
Background
[edit]On 18 April 2025, CKay officially exits Warner Music Africa, following the end of his record deal.[2]
On 31 May 2025, he signed a new partnership deal with AWAL, and announced his forthcoming extended play CKay the Second.[3]
Critical reception
[edit]In a review for Album Talks, Michelle Ejiro noted that "As a sequel, it doesn't quite capture the energy of CKay the First, which featured livelier, more rhythmic, and bolder moments. This is quieter, more inward, and shaped by a softer emotional lens. It leaves a quiet gap and raises a simple question: if this is the sequel, what story is it continuing? Because if it’s meant to pick up where things left off, it feels far removed from where the story began."[4]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "tey tey" | Chukwuka Ekweani | BMH | 2:52 |
| 2. | "forever" | Chukwuka Ekweani | BMH | 2:48 |
| 3. | "permit me" | Chukwuka Ekweani | BMH | 2:55 |
| 4. | "again" (with. Sabrina Claudio) |
| Northboi | 2:23 |
| 5. | "say no more" | Chukwuka Ekweani | Niphkeys | 2:40 |
| 6. | "nothing spoil" (with. Bella Shmurda) |
| BMH | 3:58 |
| Total length: | 17:36 | |||
Personnel
[edit]- Chukwuka Ekweani – primary artist, writer, executive producer
- Joseph Salubi – executive producer
- BMH – primary production (track 1, 2, 3, 6)
- Northboi – production (track 4)
- Niphkeys – production (track 5)
- Sabrina Claudio – vocals, writer (track 4)
- Bella Shmurda – vocals, writer (track 6)
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| Various | 13 June 2025 |
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References
[edit]- ^ C.J, Nelson (13 June 2025). "Ckay Is Ready For His Second Coming | OkayAfrica". www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ^ David, Obed (18 April 2025). "CKay officially exits Warner Music South Africa". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ^ Akinsanmi, 'Sola (29 May 2025). "Ckay signs global deal with AWAL, announces new EP". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ^ Ejiro, Michelle (24 June 2025). "Ckay the Second: Is This a Continuation or Departure?[Review]". Album Talks. Retrieved 17 September 2025.