Mr. 2Kay

About

Singer, songwriter, and Afro-Pop-Highlife performing artist who is also the founder of the music label Better Life Entertainment. In 2018, he performed alongside Timaya, Charles Okocha, and Jimmy Jatt at the sold-out, 2,000+ attendee concert for his album "Elevated." He has also collaborated with artists like Duncan Mighty and Reekado Banks. He has performed at events like the All-Africa Music Awards and the Afrobeats London Party at Coronet. He became best known for songs like "Waterside Boy," "Bubbugaga," "Bad Girl Special," and "Pray for Me," among many others.   

Before Fame

He launched his music career in his hometown of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, at which time he released his 2011 breakout single, "Waterside Boy." The track went on to earn nationwide recognition. The following year, his fame expanded to an international level when he released the song "Bubugaga," particularly after having filmed the song's accompanying music video in London, UK.

Trivia

He has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including Niger Delta Advancement Awards for Song, Video, and Artiste of the Year. He has also received honors from the Nigeria Entertainment Awards and the PNA Youth Awards. 

Family Life

His birth name is Abinye David Jumbo. He was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. He later relocated with his family to Bonny Island, Rivers State in the Niger Delta region of southern Nigeria.

Associated With

In the year 2014, he joined forces with reggae-dancehall singer Patoranking to produce the single, "Bad Girl Special." His 2015 remix of the track, which went on to be awarded Best Collabo of the Year at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards, was a joint endeavor with pop singers Cynthia Morgan and Seyi Shay.