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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<ref>{{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 (Nigeria)| Vanguard]]|date=25 October 2017}}</ref>. 2Kay was left with injuries sustain from the robbery, also totally bound, arms, legs and mouth why the rubbers left with his valuables which include, clothes, jewelry, phones, perfumes, and money. 1 week after robbery Mr 2Kay released a new single "Pray for Me" which was scheduled for a late November release alongside with his forthcoming album which is currently on hold due to the incident his label, [[Grafton Entertainment| Grafton Records]] has to push the album release date<ref>{{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]]|accessdate=8 November 2017}}</ref>. On 7 November 2017, Mr 2kay reportedly filed a 500 millionaire lawsuit against the management of [[Eko Hotels and Suites]] where the incident happened in October<ref>{{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}}</ref>. |
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Mr 2Kay | |
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| 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 |
Abinye David Jumbo better known as Mr 2Kay, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He is signed to Grafton Entertainment.[1]
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
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| 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]
Educational background
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Personal life
Robbery Attack
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[6]. 2Kay was left with injuries sustain from the robbery, also totally bound, arms, legs and mouth why the rubbers left with his valuables which include, clothes, jewelry, phones, perfumes, and money. 1 week after robbery Mr 2Kay released a new single "Pray for Me" which was scheduled for a late November release alongside with his forthcoming album which is currently on hold due to the incident his label, Grafton Records has to push the album release date[7]. On 7 November 2017, Mr 2kay reportedly filed a 500 millionaire lawsuit against the management of Eko Hotels and Suites where the incident happened in October[8].
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 [9]
- Afrobeats London Party at Coronet in 2014.[10][11]
- Carniriv Closing Ceremony In 2014.[12]
- Prestigious London Jazz cafe IN 2014.[13]
- All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) At Industry Nite in 2015.[14]
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)[15]
- "Belema" (2017)
Albums and Ep's
Albums
- Waterside Boy (2012)
Ep's
- Count It All Joy (2016)
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 [16] | 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
- ^ "New Kid from Grafton Records". Thisday Live. 21 February 2012. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
- ^ "Mr 2Kay Biography". Biography Home.
- ^ a b "[Review] Bubugaga". 360nobs. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- ^ "The Daily Mirror and also UK top music magazine MixMag has given it a great review". Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- ^ "Fighting Their Way to Stardom". AllAfrica. 5 January 2014. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
- ^ "Singer, Mr. 2Kay battered, robbed at gunpoint - Vanguard News". Vanguard News. Vanguard. 25 October 2017. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
- ^ "Mr. 2Kay - Pray For Me [New Music] | BellaNaija". BellaNaija. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
- ^ "ROBBERY ATTACK: Mr 2Kay slams N500m lawsuit on Eko Hotel". Ripples Nigeria. Ripples Nigeria. 7 November 2017. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
- ^ "FACTORY78 – Mr 2Kay Performs Bubugaga Live / Face-off interview". Naija Celebrity.
- ^ "Afrobeats London Party at Coronet". shoobs.
- ^ "Afrobeats London Party at Coronet". YouTube (Tonye Ibiama).
- ^ "mr 2kay performance at Caniriv 2014 closing ceremony". Pulse Nigeria.
- ^ "Mr 2kay performs at Prestigious London Jazz cafe". Jaguda.
- ^ "Watch Cynthia Morgan, Mr 2kay, Niniola, others perform at AFRIMA Industry Nite". Pulse Tv.
- ^ "New Music Mr 2kay - 'Count it all joy' (Snippet)". Pulse.ng. Joey Akan. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
- ^ http://360tabs.com/2015/12/mr-2kay-wins-big-at-niger-delta-advancement-awards-2015/