CKay has revealed that he dropped out of university at 100 level to fully pursue a career in music.
Speaking during a Twitch livestream with Carter Efe, the singer born Chukwuka Ekweani shared details of his early struggles and the tough decision to go against his parents’ wishes.
According to CKay, his parents initially opposed his interest in music, prompting him to leave home in Kaduna at the age of 19 and relocate to Lagos in search of better opportunities.
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“My parents didn’t want me to do music so I ran away from home in Kaduna when I was 19. I came down to Lagos to chase my passion,” he said.
He explained that after arriving in Lagos, he sent a message to his mother explaining his decision, while staying with a friend before eventually securing his own one-room apartment.
CKay added that he began earning money as a music producer, working with multiple studios, but later made the difficult decision to drop out of university while in his first year.
“At some point, I had to drop out of university at just 100 level to focus on music,” he said.
The singer eventually rose to prominence in 2018 following the release of his breakout track Container, marking the beginning of his success in the music industry.