Mr 2Kay

Mr 2Kay was born in Port Harcourt. After his birth, his family moved to Bonny Island, Rivers State, south-south Nigeria, where he grew up. Mr 2Kay was also a good artist as he drew portraits growing up.

Mr 2Kay started his music career in Port Harcourt and his break-out single from Port Harcourt was "Waterside Boy", released 21 August 2011 under Grafton Entertainment,{{cite news|date=5 January 2014|title=Fighting Their Way to Stardom|work=AllAfrica|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201401061760.html|accessdate=12 August 2015|archive-date=29 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150429093748/http://allafrica.com/stories/201401061760.html|url-status=live}} but he did not gain international attention until 2012 when he released "Bubugaga" which was his international break out single. "Bubugaga" was released on 8 October 2012. The music video for "Bubugaga" was shot in London, UK and directed by Nosa Igbinedion under Grafton Entertainment.

On 25 October 2017, Mr 2Kay was reportedly robbed by four armed men in his hotel room at Eko Hotels and Suites at Victoria Island, Lagos after performing at 2Baba's Buckwyld and Breathless Concert, which took place at the convention centre of Eko Hotel.{{cite news|title=Singer,.Mr. 2Kay battered, robbed at gunpoint – Vanguard News|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/10/singer-mr-2Kay-battered-robbed-gunpoint/|accessdate=8 November 2017|work=Vanguard News|publisher=Vanguard|date=25 October 2017}} 2Kay was left with injuries sustained from the robbery. One week after the robbery, Mr 2Kay released a new single "Pray for Me" which was scheduled for a late November release. His label, Grafton Records, had to push back the album release date.{{cite web|title=Mr. 2Kay – Pray For Me [New Music] {{!}} BellaNaija|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/11/new-music-mr-2Kay-pray/|website=BellaNaija|date=November 2017|accessdate=8 November 2017|archive-date=8 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171108095104/https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/11/new-music-mr-2kay-pray/|url-status=live}} On 7 November 2017, Mr 2Kay reportedly filed a $500 million lawsuit against the management of Eko Hotels and Suites where the incident happened in October.{{cite news|title=ROBBERY ATTACK: Mr 2Kay slams N500m lawsuit on Eko Hotel|url=https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/robbery-attack-mr-2Kay-slams-n500m-lawsuit-eko-hotel/|accessdate=8 November 2017|work=Ripples Nigeria|publisher=Ripples Nigeria|date=7 November 2017|archive-date=8 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171108094202/https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/robbery-attack-mr-2kay-slams-n500m-lawsuit-eko-hotel/|url-status=live}}

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{{cite web|title=FACTORY78 – Mr 2Kay Performs Bubugaga Live / Face-off interview|url=http://naijacelebrity.com.ng/2012/11/22/factory78-mr-2Kay-performs-bubugaga-live-face-off-interview/|publisher=Naija Celebrity|accessdate=|archive-date=10 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180910213311/http://naijacelebrity.com.ng/2012/11/22/factory78-mr-2kay-performs-bubugaga-live-face-off-interview/|url-status=dead}}
• Afrobeats London Party at Coronet in 2014.{{cite web|title=Afrobeats London Party at Coronet|url=https://shoobs.com/events/3964/afrobeat-sundays|publisher=shoobs|accessdate=|archive-date=18 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160318131336/https://shoobs.com/events/3964/afrobeat-sundays|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Afrobeats London Party at Coronet| date=6 August 2014 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xN_HAbQGvOQ|publisher=YouTube (Tonye Ibiama)|accessdate=|archive-date=28 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151128160022/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xN_HAbQGvOQ|url-status=live}}
• Carniriv Closing Ceremony In 2014.{{cite web|title=mr 2Kay performance at Caniriv 2014 closing ceremony|date=15 January 2015|url=http://pulse.ng/music/mr-2Kay-watch-singer-thrill-20-000-fans-at-carniriv-id3411689.html|publisher=Pulse Nigeria|accessdate=|archive-date=18 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160618183637/http://pulse.ng/music/mr-2kay-watch-singer-thrill-20-000-fans-at-carniriv-id3411689.html|url-status=live}}
• Prestigious London Jazz cafe IN 2014.{{cite web|title=Mr 2Kay performs at Prestigious London Jazz cafe|date=30 July 2014|url=http://jaguda.com/2014/07/30/pictures-mr-2Kay-thrills-london-jazz-cafe/|publisher=Jaguda|accessdate=|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304084524/http://jaguda.com/2014/07/30/pictures-mr-2kay-thrills-london-jazz-cafe/|url-status=dead}}
• All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) At Industry Nite in 2015.{{cite web|title=Watch Cynthia Morgan, Mr 2Kay, Niniola, others perform at AFRIMA Industry Nite|url=http://pulse.ng/buzz/pulse-tv-exclusive-watch-cynthia-morgan-mr-2Kay-niniola-others-perform-at-afrima-industry-nite-id3934685.html|publisher=Pulse Tv|accessdate=|archive-date=10 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180910213313/https://www.pulse.ng/buzz/pulse-tv-exclusive-watch-cynthia-morgan-mr-2kay-niniola-others-perform-at-afrima-industry-nite-id3934685.html|url-status=dead}}

On Sunday, 17 June 2018, at Aztech Arcum Stadium Road Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria. Mr 2Kay kickoff with his album concert "Elevated" features guest artist, radio host/hype man{{cite web |title=Mr 2Kay Defends His Claim Of Elevation With His Successful Elevation Concert In Port Harcourt {{!}} See Photos – Nigerian Entertainment Today |url=http://thenet.ng/mr-2Kay-defends-claim-elevation-successful-elevation-concert-port-harcourt-see-photos/ |website=Nigerian Entertainment Today |accessdate=27 June 2018 |date=19 June 2018 |archive-date=27 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180627091138/http://thenet.ng/mr-2kay-defends-claim-elevation-successful-elevation-concert-port-harcourt-see-photos/ |url-status=live }} & disc jockeys{{cite web |title=Mr 2Kay to feature top deejays at 'The Elevated Concert' – The Nation Nigeria |url=http://thenationonlineng.net/mr-2Kay-to-feature-top-deejays-at-the-elevated-concert/ |website=The Nation Nigeria |accessdate=27 June 2018 |date=27 May 2018 |archive-date=9 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190309034227/http://thenationonlineng.net/mr-2kay-to-feature-top-deejays-at-the-elevated-concert/ |url-status=live }} Timaya, Duncan Mighty, Harrysong, Charles Okocha, DJ Jimmy Jatt, DJ Neptune, DJ Big N, DJ Kev, Joenell, Ayi, Real Prince, Idahams, Doray, Young GreyC, Squeeze Tarela, Legendary Sunny, Ajebo Hustlers, King Perryy, M Trill, Korkormikor, Olisa Adibua, Shope Shopsy and Alex from Big Brother Naija (season 3). The concert was recorded sold out with a capacity of over two thousand seats.{{cite web |title=Shut Down! Over 2,000 People Gathered For Mr 2Kay's ELEVATED Concert – Nigerian Entertainment Today |url=http://thenet.ng/shut-2000-people-gathered-mr-2Kays-elevated-concert/ |website=Nigerian Entertainment Today |accessdate=27 June 2018 |date=18 June 2018 |archive-date=27 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180627091052/http://thenet.ng/shut-2000-people-gathered-mr-2kays-elevated-concert/ |url-status=live }} Tickets were sold from two to five hundred thousand Nigerian naira.{{cite web |title=Mr 2Kay Elevated Concert {{!}} NETShop |url=https://buy.thenet.ng/event/mr-2Kay-elevated-concert/ |website=NETShop |accessdate=27 June 2018 |archive-date=20 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190620153023/http://buy.thenet.ng/event/mr-2kay-elevated-concert/ |url-status=dead }}

Mr 2Kay posted on his social media pages on 2 April 2018, to announce a singing/dancing competition{{cite web |title=MR. 2Kay Set To Hold Elevated Concert, And Give Back To Port Harcourt This June – Nigerian Entertainment Today |url=http://thenet.ng/mr-2Kay-set-hold-elevated-concert-give-back-port-harcourt-june/ |website=Nigerian Entertainment Today |accessdate=27 June 2018 |date=28 March 2018 |archive-date=27 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180627115651/http://thenet.ng/mr-2kay-set-hold-elevated-concert-give-back-port-harcourt-june/ |url-status=live }} where he'll be giving away $2000 (Two Thousand Dollars) to 2 persons in Port Harcourt. {{cquote|According to him, the initiative is a way of giving back to his starting foundation in the music industry. "Call it my little way of giving back to a place where I started my career."}}

{{Main|Mr 2Kay discography}}

• Music of Port Harcourt
• List of Nigerian musicians

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