He grew up in the violent regions of Port Harcourt and it is those experiences that 2kay started writing music about from a very early age.
But trying to focus on the music was difficult when he had turmoil in his private life that reflected that going on in his surroundings. At the age of 12 he had to hawk kerosene on the streets to help his struggling mother maintain the family. It is perhaps here that 2kay was able to understand the power of his music as he proved a popular salesman with a selling and singing pitch.
He attended Community Secondary School, Bonny Island and then moved to Port Harcourt in the bid to make it into the university. This bid proved unsuccessful because of lack of funds, another hurdle he had to overcome.
2kay then made his way back to his native Bonny Island to take advantage of the oil and gas boom and get a job that would help him save the funds for his university education. In the meantime, with music on the backburner, he made ends meet by drawing portraits of people and marketing it to them for cash. Eventually he landed that employment during the constructing of the Nigerian Nlng project and that helped him raise the money he needed to continue his education.
Finally 2kay did gain admission to the University of Port Harcourt on a part-time course in Visual Arts. However he had to relinquish his place again because he ran out of funds.
When dropped out of school he made a brave decision to finally pursue his true love - music.
As usual he went after the music industry with a typical fervour. He began attending talent search upon talent search in the hope of catching the eye of a producer or a label. He approached Grafton Records on several occasions during the yearly Bonny Beach carnival. Finally, through sheer persistence and the will for his talent to be seen and heard, he caught the attention of Grafton Records CEO Tonye Ibiama when he performed in a competition that picked the local acts that were to perform at the 2009 Bonny Beach carnival.
Needless to say, 2kay came first in the contest, at the same time blowing away Tonye who immediately invited him for serious talks. Finally when the deal was sealed, a delighted Tonye knew that he had found a diamond fit for the new Grafton Streetz label.
"This man had paid his dues where it really mattered, on the street. There was no fake with 2kay, it was all real-life experience going into that sound. That intertwined with his undeniable talent and hunger is why I had to have this guy on our label. There is nobody going to work harder to make his music work for the audience than 2kay. And people are really going to appreciate and love the passion and commitment he brings. And believe me, this guy can bring it big style."
With the forthcoming release of his debut single 'Run this Town', 2kay realises a lifelong dream. And after working so hard to get to this point, don't think 2kay is about to stop there. He is soon to release his as yet untitled debut album from the material he has been honing in the studio since joining the Grafton stable.
No doubt, 2kay is the new hardest working man in show business.
In the Morning
Mr. 2Kay Lyrics
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Oh girl you know na your smile dey lightup my day
Well early in the morning na your face i love to see
Oh girl you know na your smile dey lightup my day oh
Oh na nanana nananana
Oh na nanana nananana
Oh na ohna nanana nananana
I want you to know i'll be there for you
Girl i will stand by you
And if it come to fight you no i go fight for you i swear
I'd take a bullet for you
To show you my love eh
And if dem want make you die
Na Blood Of Jesus for you
Oh oh oh
Ohoh ohoh oh
Every morning na your face i love to see
Oh girl you know na your smile dey lightup my day
Oh, early in the morning na your face i love to see
Oh girl you know na your smile dey lightup my day
Oh na nanana nananana
Oh na nanana nananana
Oh na oh na nanana nananana
Oh na nanana nananana
Girls dey whine for me
Doty whine for me
Sure they driving me crazy
You give you love in a blessing
Oya roll up roll up
Girl you body come e must spoke up spoke up
Sign your vanty
You be my fantasy
Oh robikopata dey must see alot of things that me love
And everything about is so sweet i no ft let you go
See the fire in your eyes everytime girl e dey burn my soul
Girl i love your love na only you i go dey follow go oh
Every morning na your face i love to see
Oh girl you know na your smile dey lightup my day
Oh, early in the morning na your face i love to see
Oh girl you know na your smile dey lightup my day
Oh na nanana nananana
Oh na nanana nananana
Oh na ohna nanana nananana
Oh na nanana nananana
The song "In The Morning" by Mr. 2kay is a love song that praises the beauty of the girl he loves. The song begins with the description of his love's face that he loves to see every morning. He admires her smile that lights up his day. Mr. 2kay promises his loyalty, that he will always be there for her, and he is willing to fight for her no matter what. He declares his love for her and even says that he will take a bullet for her. He praises her beauty and her love as a blessing, and he can't resist her charm. He asks her to roll up and promises that he will follow her anywhere. The chorus and the melody of the song have a catchy tune making "In The Morning" a perfect song to sing along.
The lyrics of the song "In The Morning" have a romantic vibe, and they express how much Mr. 2kay loves the girl he is singing about. The lyrics of the song show that he holds her in the highest regard and canβt imagine living without her. The chorus of the song is catchy and typically Nigerian, which can make it a party anthem. The vocals of the song have depth, and the R&B melody perfectly compliments the Afrobeat tune to make the perfect blend. The song features Dotman, one of Nigeria's hottest Afrobeats Stars.
Line by Line Meaning
Every morning na your face i love to see
I look forward to waking up every morning just to see your face
Oh girl you know na your smile dey lightup my day
Your smile gives me joy and brightens up my entire day
Well early in the morning na your face i love to see
Even when I wake up early, the first thing I want to see is your beautiful face
Oh na nanana nananana
Singing a joyful tune expressing love and happiness
I want you to know i'll be there for you
I promise to always be there for you no matter what
Girl i will stand by you
I'll always be supportive and faithful to you
And if it come to fight you no i go fight for you i swear
If anyone threatens you, I'll fight them to protect you
I'd take a bullet for you
I love you so much that I'm willing to give up my life to save yours
To show you my love eh
I want to express my love and loyalty to you
And if dem want make you die
If anyone wants to harm you
Na Blood Of Jesus for you
I pray that God's divine protection and favor be with you
Girls dey whine for me
Girls dance seductively for me
Doty whine for me
You dance erotically for me
Sure they driving me crazy
Your dance and love are making me fall deeply in love with you
You give your love in a blessing
Your love is a treasure and a blessing to me
Oya roll up roll up
Come closer to me
Girl you body come e must spoke up spoke up
Your body is so attractive and irresistible that it speaks for itself
Sign your vanty
Sign your underwear as a symbol of your love and intimacy to me
You be my fantasy
You're the embodiment of my deepest fantasies
Oh robikopata dey must see alot of things that me love
Our love is so beautiful that even angels in heaven are envious of it
And everything about is so sweet i no ft let you go
Our love is precious and I'll never let it go
See the fire in your eyes everytime girl e dey burn my soul
The passion and love in your eyes ignite a flame in my heart and soul
Girl i love your love na only you i go dey follow go oh
I love you and our love is the only path I'll follow for the rest of my life
Oh na nanana nananana
Singing a joyful tune expressing love and happiness
Oh na ohna nanana nananana
Singing a joyful tune expressing love and happiness
Oh na nanana nananana
Singing a joyful tune expressing love and happiness
Lyrics Β© TUNECORE INC
Written by: Abinye David Jumbo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@favourhart8923
I LOVE THIS VIDEO #TEAM2KAY ALL WAY UP
@kwametuffour5359
From "have some fun" to this song, really like them both. Hoping to see a collabo with Mr.Eazi since these r the perfect sound for him. N I know its gonna be massive. Keep up the gud work Mr2kay
@mozskinng5124
Nice one from mr 2kay big up π
@deeboat481
i have waited for long for this video because i play the song every morning i wake up,tanx bro for this one
@trecybae8416
Me too
@tonyeibiama
Addicted to the sight and sound of this video. Reminds me of home. I mean back home to the seas
@michaeldavid3959
Another Hit ππ
@THEGAMINGLEGENDdKing
I know you wont read this message bro but i have a couple message for you bro < its your boy Clinton from Nigeria, keep up the good work bro, nice song. but i wanna tell you something that will help you bro, you are really a good singer and if you want to grow your singing career try to sing in pure english not only in Nigerian pidgin english in order to get more supporters, fans, more suscribers that can understand your music and what its all about lots more and stuffs like that but you really did a good job here, once a again keep up the good work bro, i suscribe and rest my case >peace
@teejay290974
5 stars good sound
@sergeylazarev9514
Lovely song...Nice one 2kay and also My real bro of life Doray nice Lyrics and skills...#From Osi...Sir'dam