Mr 2Kay

Mr 2Kay
Birth name Abinye David Jumbo
Born Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria
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

Abinye David Jumbo better known as Mr 2Kay, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He is signed to Grafton Entertainment.[1]

Early Life and music career

Early life

Mr 2Kay was born in Port Harcourt. After his birth, his family moved to Bonny Island, Rivers State where he grew up. 2kay was also a good crafts man as he drew portraits while growing up.[2]

Breakthrough single

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
The Daily Mirror[3]
MixMag[3]

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.[4]

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 Harcourt hit single.[5]

Notable performances

He has performed in several popular events and shows since his rise to stardom, performed in events like:

Discography

Singles

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

See also

References

  1. ↑ "New Kid from Grafton Records". Thisday Live. 21 February 2012. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
  2. ↑ "Mr 2Kay Biography". Biography Home.
  3. 1 2 "[Review] Bubugaga". 360nobs. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
  4. ↑ "The Daily Mirror and also UK top music magazine MixMag has given it a great review". Retrieved 17 January 2014.
  5. ↑ "Fighting Their Way to Stardom". AllAfrica. 5 January 2014. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
  6. ↑ "FACTORY78 – Mr 2Kay Performs Bubugaga Live / Face-off interview". Naija Celebrity.
  7. ↑ "Afrobeats London Party at Coronet". shoobs.
  8. ↑ "Afrobeats London Party at Coronet". YouTube (Tonye Ibiama).
  9. ↑ "mr 2kay performance at Caniriv 2014 closing ceremony". Pulse Nigeria.
  10. ↑ "Mr 2kay performs at Prestigious London Jazz cafe". Jaguda.
  11. ↑ "Watch Cynthia Morgan, Mr 2kay, Niniola, others perform at AFRIMA Industry Nite". Pulse Tv.
  12. ↑ "New Music Mr 2kay - 'Count it all joy' (Snippet)". Pulse.ng. Joey Akan. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  13. ↑ http://360tabs.com/2015/12/mr-2kay-wins-big-at-niger-delta-advancement-awards-2015/

External links

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