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.
Pray for Me
Mr. 2kay Lyrics
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Yeah
Everyone needs a prayer
Everyone Everyone needs a prayer
Everyone needs a prayer
Everyone Everyone needs a prayer
Ekpere eh Ekpere
Kpere meh ekpere oh
Ekpere eh
Kpere meh ekpere oh
Mama pray for me
I dey pray make your hustle pay
And I dey pray God open your way
And I pray make you succeed
Anyhow you be you go proceed
I dey pray make you pass your exams
And I dey pray make you make more money
I dey pray make the sick dey heal
Baba God go carry you climb the hill
Nobody fit stop the wave
Cos baba don open the way
Them go try them go try them go fail
Cos baba don open the way
Promotion you go get am
Good health you go get am
Good wife you go marry
And good husband you go marry oh
Everyone needs a prayer
Everyone Everyone needs a prayer
Everyone needs a prayer
Everyone Everyone needs a prayer
Ekpere eh Ekpere
Ekpere eh Ekpere
Kpere meh ekpere oh Adura
Ekpere eh Pray for me
Kpere meh ekpere oh Adura ah
Mama pray for me
Wee beat help me play something
Instrumentation
This na my prayer for you
Chai Ah Amin
Na only blessings go dey follow you
Hai Ah Amin Alubarika
You go get that visa to America
And better better go dey follow you
I pray for artiste to dey get hit oh
And na back to back dem go jam it oh
I dey pray for safe delivery for pregnant women
Eh eh eh
I can see you collecting the contract oh
Eh eh eh
Even your haters go tell you congrats oh
Eh eh eh
And I dey pray for more goals for Aaron Samuel oh!
Eh eh eh
I still dey pray for my country to better oh
Eh eh eh
Nobody fit stop the wave
Cos baba don open the way
Them go try them go try them go fail
Cos baba don open the way
Promotion you go get am
Good health you go get am
Good wife you go marry
And good husband you go marry oh
Everyone needs a prayer
Everyone Everyone needs a prayer
Everyone needs a prayer
Everyone Everyone needs a prayer
Ekpere eh Ekpere
Ekpere eh Ekpere
kpere meh ekpere oh Adura
Ekpere eh Pray for me
kpere meh ekpere oh Adura ah
Mama pray for me
Kpere meh ekpere oh Adura
Ekpere eh Pray for me
Kpere meh ekpere oh Adura ah
Mama pray for me
The song "Pray for Me" by Mr. 2kay is a spiritual song about the need for everyone to pray. The lyrics emphasize the importance of prayer in every aspect of life, from making money to succeeding in exams and even finding a good spouse. The chorus echoes this sentiment with the repetition of "Everyone needs a prayer."
The verses of the song carry specific prayers for different situations. The artist prays for the listener's hustle to pay, for God to open new doors, for success and progress in every area of life. He encourages pregnant women to have safe deliveries, artists to have hit songs, and for everyone to have good health, promotions, and happy marriages. The song also acknowledges that there will be obstacles and people trying to stop progress but emphasizes that God has already opened the way.
The song's acoustic instrumentation and the artist's soulful delivery add depth to the message of the song. The artist speaks to the human condition, acknowledging the struggles we face and our need for divine intervention.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyone needs a prayer
The idea that everyone, regardless of who they are, needs prayer and hope.
Ekpere eh Ekpere
The Nigerian word for prayer, highlighting the artist's background and cultural influences.
Kpere meh ekpere oh
Saying a prayer to God for strength and guidance through whatever challenges may come.
Mama pray for me
Seeking the support of one's mother and family in times of need.
I dey pray make your hustle pay
Asking God for help and success in one's career, particularly in terms of earning a living.
And I dey pray God open your way
A plea to have opportunities and doors opened for one, particularly in unfamiliar or challenging situations.
And I pray make you succeed
A simple and straightforward wish for everyone's personal and professional success.
Anyhow you be you go proceed
No matter who you are or what you've been through, keep moving forward and never give up.
I dey pray make you pass your exams
Praying for academic success and the ability to retain and apply knowledge.
And I dey pray make you make more money
A very direct wish for financial stability and security.
I dey pray make the sick dey heal
A call for healing and recovery for those who are sick or hurting.
Baba God go carry you climb the hill
A hope that God will help you overcome any obstacle and reach new heights in life.
Nobody fit stop the wave
The idea that when things are going right and you've found your momentum, no one can bring you down.
Cos baba don open the way
God has already smoothed the path ahead and is watching over you.
Them go try them go try them go fail
The belief that even when others try to bring you down or stop your progress, they will ultimately be unsuccessful.
Promotion you go get am
A wish for professional advancement and recognition.
Good health you go get am
A hope for physical and mental well-being and happiness.
Good wife you go marry
A wish for happiness and love in one's future marriage.
And good husband you go marry oh
A similar wish for love and fulfillment in the future marriage of a female listener.
This na my prayer for you
A summary of the entire song's focus on prayer and hope for listeners.
Na only blessings go dey follow you
A belief that positive things will come to those who are faithful and optimistic.
You go get that visa to America
A specific hope for success and the ability to travel abroad.
And better better go dey follow you
A wish that good things will continue to happen as a listener moves forward in life.
I pray for artiste to dey get hit oh
A wish for success and recognition in the music industry.
And na back to back dem go jam it oh
The idea that success will be consistent and repeated.
I dey pray for safe delivery for pregnant women
A call for safety and protection for expectant mothers and their babies.
Even your haters go tell you congrats oh
The hope that even those who have been negative or unsupportive will eventually come around and congratulate one's accomplishments.
And I dey pray for more goals for Aaron Samuel oh!
A specific hope for one's favorite soccer player, but also more generally a wish for success and progress in all aspects of life.
I still dey pray for my country to better oh
A plea for societal and political improvement in Nigeria and other African countries.
Kpere meh ekpere oh Adura
A continued focus on prayer, now accompanied by a musical interlude.
Eh eh eh
Vocalizations that add emotion and emphasis but have no specific semantic content.
Instrumentation
Acknowledging the instrumental portion of the song without any additional commentary.
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Written by: Abinye David Jumbo
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@eyimofe3310
This song just be ringing in my head, I had to come listen again. Lovely song, well-done π
@metaorucho7091
I played it when I was pregnant.....my prayer for safe delivery....2020 π
@sophiajackson9453
Congratulations on safe delivery
@sylvapeter4293
Who is still listening 2 dis hit in 2020 I pray for good life and good health for 4 everybody even 4 Mr 2kay
@joiebooth1
I heard this song when I was visiting Nigeria, I was in Jalingo on a mission trip making our way to Damka village. Your song carries my heart...I miss Nigeria. I will play this song and always remember wonderful Nigeria, Jalingo. God Bless you and Nagode, thank you Mr2Kay for this great song!!!!
@joelotoghile6835
Is anyone feeling this music the way I dey feel am????? Who be this boy?...?
@sellodanny1511
I always play this song when Iβm down and give me strength. Love it all the way from South Africa
@jethrosirp8119
Tears the always drop when ever I listen to this song.... 2kay ure bless β₯ love from nasarawa Nigeria
@OZZOTURK
Love from Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus πΉπ·πΉπ·πΉπ·
@preciousperri4809
2019..... This song still refreshes. God Bless You Mr. 2kay