Tkinzy
Anthony Chukwuebuka Felix (born 10 August 1997), known by his stage name T'kinzy, is a Nigerian singer based in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is known for the hit song, "Shake Ikebe", with fellow Nigerian rapper Emmy Gee.[1]
T'Kinzy | |
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| Birth name | Anthony Chukwuebuka Felix |
| Also known as | T'Kinzy |
| Born | Nigeria |
| Origin | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Genres | Hip hop |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Gallo Records |
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Biography
Early life and education
The only child of his parents of the Igbo extraction in southeastern Nigeria, T'Kinzy was born in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.[2] When he was two, his mother died in an auto crash and he moved to Aba with his father.[3]
Music
He released two singles under Soul Candi and did a collaboration with a top South African artiste called Ntando Bangani, "That’s The Way". The song brought him to the attention of Gallo Records, with whom he signed in 2012,[4] becoming the first Nigerian artist to sign a full record deal with a South African record company.[5] He released a single, "Shake Ikebe", which featured fellow Nigerian rapper Emmy Gee co-produced by South African rapper and producer Emtee. Other notable T'kinzy tracks include "Wozaza" featuring AB Crazy.[6] He then embarked on a musical hiatus after exiting Gallo Records, returning to the music industry in 2020.
See also
References
- "NOLLYWOOD MOVIES: Nigeria's Fast Rising Artiste Tkinzy drops the video of his single 'Shake Ikebe'".
- Mgbeahuru, Ransome. "The rise and rise of Tkinzy". Guardian. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- "TKinzy: How to juggle acting with a music career". Pulse Nigeria. 8 February 2020.
- https://thenationonlineng.net/burna-boy-couldnt-have-won-says-tkinzy/
- "World Arts Agency signs Nigerian singer Anthony Felix aka TKinzy". 17 January 2020.
- Ghana, News. "Tkinzy returns with follow up to his catchy debut".