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.
God Can Bless Anybody
Mr. 2kay Lyrics
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Make you no looku down on anybody
As you see me so no be by power o
No be by sense o nobody special pass
My Sister God can bless anybody
Make you no looku down on anybody
As you see me so no be by power o
Shebi na God wey bless Timaya
Same God na him lift me higher
Nobody believe say kukere go blow Iyanya
E no dey tire
Na the work we dey do wey bring the rabba
Dem tell me so many no
But that no dey ginger me o
And I no dey give up o
Oga if nobody encourage you encourage yourself o
That's why I sell Kerosene o even sell coconut o
You know o so many dey underrate
Eledumare elevate
Baba shame all of them wey dey hate
My brother God can bless anybody
Make you no looku down on anybody
As you see me so no be by power o
No be by sense o nobody special pass
My sister God can bless anybody
Make you no look down on anybody
As you see me so no be by power o
No be by sense o nobody special pass special pass oo
You see rain no fit fall for one person roof
Oya make I show you the proof
Nah Port Harcourt wey me I dey o
Eledumare picki my call o
Ai, see for the street
I don see rough see I no take defeat
I don see rough see I no take defeat
I no forget when I beg for something to eat
Now I'm living large gbagbe
See plenty motor dey garage gbagbe
Na the same boy wey dem laugh gbagbe
They no know say I dey plot my graph yes o ooo
I no go ever lack o tamuno gat my back o
You must have heard of my story so I say
My brother God can bless anybody
Make you no looku down on anybody no looku down o ee
As you see me so no be by power o
No be by sense o nobody special pass
My sister God can bless anybody
Make you no looku down on anybody
As you see me so no be by power o
No be by sense o at all
Nobody special pass special pass.
The song "God Can Bless Anybody" by Mr. 2Kay is a message of hope and encouragement to anyone who might be going through tough times or facing challenges. The chorus emphasizes that God can bless anyone regardless of their background, strength, or weakness. The lyrics encourage listeners not to look down on anyone because everyone has the potential to succeed in life. Mr. 2Kay shares his personal story of overcoming challenges, starting from when he worked as a kerosene and coconut seller to when he became a successful musician. He also mentions other successful Nigerian musicians who received blessings from God despite facing obstacles and naysayers.
The lyricist highlights that it is human nature to underestimate people or to be underrated, but God can elevate anyone above their circumstances. Mr. 2Kay encourages people to believe in themselves and not to give up on their dreams. He acknowledges that it might take hard work and perseverance to attain success, as seen in his story of selling kerosene and coconuts while striving towards his musical aspirations. The song is a reminder that with faith and determination, anyone can achieve success, and we all should treat everyone with respect, dignity and value, regardless of their present or past conditions.
Line by Line Meaning
My brother God can bless anybody
God has the ability to bless anyone, regardless of who they are
Make you no look down on anybody
Don't look down on anyone because you never know who God might decide to bless
As you see me so no be by power o
My success is not solely based on my own power or ability
No be by sense o nobody special pass
It's not just about intelligence, nobody is more special than anyone else
My Sister God can bless anybody
God can bless anyone, regardless of gender
Shebi na God wey bless Timaya
Timaya's success was due to God's blessings
Same God na him lift me higher
The same God who blessed Timaya has also lifted me up
Nobody believe say kukere go blow Iyanya
Nobody believed that Iyanya's song 'Kukere' would become a hit
E no dey tire Na the work we dey do wey bring the rabba
It's our hard work that brings us success, and we shouldn't give up
Dem tell me so many no
Many people have told me 'no'
But that no dey ginger me o
But their 'no' doesn't discourage me
And I no dey give up o
I never give up
Oga if nobody encourage you encourage yourself o
If nobody is there to encourage you, you have to learn to encourage yourself
That's why I sell Kerosene o even sell coconut o
That's why I sell kerosene and even sell coconuts to make a living
You know o so many dey underrate
Many people underestimate me
Eledumare elevate Baba shame all of them wey dey hate
God will elevate me, and shame all those who hate and underestimate me
You see rain no fit fall for one person roof
Bad things can happen to anyone, no one is exempt from life's challenges
Oya make I show you the proof
Let me show you an example
Nah Port Harcourt wey me I dey o
I live in Port Harcourt
Eledumare picki my call o
God answered my call for help
Ai, see for the street
In the streets
I don see rough see I no take defeat
I've been through tough times, but I never gave up
I no forget when I beg for something to eat
I remember when I used to beg for food
Now I'm living large gbagbe
Now I'm living well, forget the past
See plenty motor dey garage gbagbe
I have many cars in my garage
Na the same boy wey dem laugh gbagbe
I'm the same guy they used to laugh at
They no know say I dey plot my graph yes o ooo
They didn't know that I was working to achieve my goals
I no go ever lack o tamuno gat my back o
I'll never be in need because God has my back
You must have heard of my story so I say
You may have heard my story, which is why I'm saying this
Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Idahams Idahams
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@princesskavodloza
My God.... I saw a video made by a certain lady, and she played this song.
She was singing it ππππ
And I loved the song .
It really lifted my faith up .ππππππ
So I said to myself I want this song in my phone, um so inlove with it . And here I am , I have found it
#. Um blessed by this song
# Thnk you guys
@johnnymventure5564
I was call a failure and told in my face i will never be useful but today i am a CEO of my own company in Canada. Glory be to God.
@fodaykamara1235
Like seriously dear
@richardsilavwe4526
I testify...I grew up in a small village in Zambia. My dad, a primary school teacher died when i was only 6years old leaving my 6 siblings and my unemployed mother to fend for ourselves. My mother tried her best to provide for us but many are the nights we went to bed hungry. We had to beg relatives for food. I remember one time mum sent me to one of our relatives to ask for food only to be told that they only had food to feed their pigs. I remember hearing my mum cry at night and i felt so helpless. Years went by and God worked through my uncle who sent mum transport for us to travel to the city....Fast forward. I hold a bachelors in Computer Science. Tomorrow will be my last day working for the bank i have been with for 3years because I'm starting my new job at the American Embassy next Monday. INDEED GOD CAN BLESS ANYBODY. I hope this encourages someone who is going through a tough time to never give up on God. Your time is coming!
@kihlakinga6900
I have been Hawking on the street from childhood n paying my school fees.Today I'm a holder of bachelor degree in nursing n midwifery.Thank u lord
@makansacisse8951
God bless you hustle
@mercykofi2763
Hallelujah and amen iJMn, praise be to God Almighty ππββοΈ
@chillietamore4555
Congrat Kihla Kinga..May God continue to bless your hustle
@nathanielandrew403
Congratulations
@Encrypted628
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@kingsleyuche3616
I walked all streets in Benin City hawking food items for my mom years ago. We were mocked by neighbors and some family members. I was determined to succeed and education was the escape route. Fast forward to 2022, I own businesses in the biggest city in the world, New York. My mom is living like a governor wife in her own house built by her own son. God can bless anybody yβall, believe that.