Mr 2Kay |
Birth name |
Abinye David Jumbo |
Born |
Port Harcourt, Rivers StateNigeria |
Origin |
Rivers State, Nigeria |
Genres |
Afro pop music |
Occupation(s) |
Singer, songwriter, performer |
Years active |
2010–present |
Labels |
Grafton Entertainment |
Associated acts |
Prince Hezekiah, Ruggedman, DJ Joenel, Nanas, Double K, Big Mouf, Sweet Gems, Valo, Hansmills, Duncan Mighty, Aby, Spaceman |
Early Life and music career
Early life
Breakthrough single
Mr 2Kay started his music career in
Port Harcourt and his break out single from
Port Harcourt was waterside boy but it didn’t break international on till 2012 when Mr 2Kay released Bubugaga which was his international break out single which was reviewed by the Top British mainstream daily rated it 4
The Daily Mirror and also UK top music magazine
MixMag has given it a great review.
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Mr 2Kay’s debut single “Bubugaga” was released on October 8, 2012. The music video for “Bubugaga” was shot in
London,
UK and directed by Nosa Igbinedion under
Grafton Entertainment. Which was his international hit single. Mr 2Kay’s debut single “Waterside Boy” was released on August 21, 2011 under
Grafton Entertainment. Which was his
Port Harcourthit single.
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Educational background
Notable performances
He has performed in several popular events and shows since his rise to stardom, performed in events like:
- Factory78 TV – Mr 2Kay Performs Bubugaga Live / Face-off interview in 2012[6]
- Afrobeats London Party at Coronet in 2014.[7][8]
- Carniriv Closing Ceremony In 2014.[9]
- Prestigious London Jazz cafe IN 2014.[10]
- All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) At Industry Nite in 2015.[11]
Discography
Singles
- “Run This Town”(2010)
- “Waterside Boy” (2011)
- “Bubugaga” (2012)
- “Beat For My Heart” (2012)
- “Bubugaga (Remix)” (feat. May7ven & Moelogo) (2013)
- “Don’t Leave Me” (2013)
- “Addicted” (2014)
- “Summer Girl (Samba)” (2014)
- “Bad Girl Special” (feat. Patoranking) (2014)
- “Bad Girl Special UK Remix” (feat.Patoranking) (2015)
- “Bad Girl Special Remix” (feat. Cynthia Morgan, Seyi Shay) (2015)
- “Who No Like Better Thing” (feat. The Jonsers) (2015)
- “Count It All Joy” (2016)[12]
Albums and Ep’s
Albums
Ep’s
Awards and nominations
Year |
Awards ceremony |
Award description(s) |
Results |
2014 |
Nigeria Entertainment Awards |
Diospora Artiste Of The Year |
Nominated |
PNA Youth Award |
Next Rated |
Won |
Nigeria Entertainment Awards |
Diaspora Artist of the Year |
Nominated |
2015 |
Nigeria Entertainment Awards |
Best Collabo of The Year (Bad Girl Special Remix) |
Won |
Niger Delta Advancement Awards [13] |
Artiste Of The Year |
Won |
Song Of The Year (Bad girl special) |
Won |
Video Of The Year {Bad girl special} |
Won |
The Headies |
Best Reggae/Dancehall Single (Bad Girl Special (Remix)) |
Nominated |