After eight years of working with Warner Music Africa, which provided distribution and artist services to Chocolate City artists via its independent label services division, ADA, Chukwuka Chukwuma Ekweani aka CKay has exited the deal.
This is coming after the expiry of CKay’s recording agreement with Warner Music Africa. CKay’s exit marks the end of a defining era in his career that spanned from 2015 to 2025. The artist, known for his viral global hits ‘Love Nwantiti,’ ‘Emiliana,’ and others confirmed that the decision not to renew his contract was mutual and strategic.
Speaking on the development, CKay said: “Every journey has a beginning and an end, and my journey with Warner Music South Africa was a very important one which I’m grateful for. Now it’s time for me to explore new energy and new horizons.”
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It is not news that on August 27, 2024, CKay and his childhood friend Joseph Salubi, launched Boyfriend Music, a music publishing and management company, with an American subsidiary, stylized as Boyfrnd Music. Since the launch, both co-founders have been working with the sole aim of extending its support to artists, songwriters, and producers globally.
With over 2 billion streams and a reputation for pushing Afrobeats into international lanes, CKay’s next move is highly anticipated.
Sources close to the artist suggest that a major announcement is imminent, and fans can expect a fresh wave of music and direction in the coming weeks.