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
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
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
| 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
- 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
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| Various | 13 June 2025 |
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References
- ^ 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. 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.