Chinko Ekun
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Oladipo Olamide Emmanuel |
| Born | 13 September 1993 (age 32) Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2011 present |
| Labels | TIGER MUSIC LTD |
| Associated acts | |
| Education | Obafemi Awolowo University |
Oladipo Olamide Emmanuel (born 13 September 1993), known professionally as Chinko Ekun, is a Nigerian rapper and songwriter.[1]
Early life
Chinko Ekun was born in Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria, into a family of three, where he is the second child.[2] He is a native of Ikare, Ondo State, Nigeria.[3]
Education
Chinko Ekun attended Blessing Nursery and Primary School, Oshodi, Lagos State and Remade Nursery and Primary School, Igando, Lagos State. He attended Baptist Model High School, Ijegun, Lagos State for his secondary education.[2] He graduated with a degree in law from Obafemi Awolowo University.[4] He did his National Youth Service Corps in Lagos State.[5]
Career
2011–2014: Career beginnings
At the age of 7, Chinko Ekun started developing passion for music. During his first year in the university, he picked interest in commercial and rap music.[6] Chinko Ekun officially started his musical career in 2011, posting videos of his freestyles on Instagram. In 2013, he released "Ekun" as his first official track. In 2014, Chinko Ekun featured in Olamide's Street OT music album, on tracks "100 To Million", "Bang" and "Usain Bolt".[7] He appeared on Olamide Live In Concert (OLIC) 2014, where he did freestyle performance.[8] Chinko Ekun sings in English, Pidgin and Yoruba, focusing solely on hip hop music. One interesting thing about the biography of Chinko Ekun is his name. It is important to note that his name "Chinko Ekun" was coined from two words "Chinko" and "Ekun". "Chinko", because he was told that he looked like a Chinese during his time in the university and "Ekun", because it is his first official track.[9]
2015–present: YBNL Nation and Dek-Niyor Entertainment
In 2015, Chinko Ekun joined Olamide's YBNL Nation.[10] He released his first official singles titled "Alejo Oran" and "Emi Na Re" through YBNL Nation on 25 February 2015.[11] Barely a year later, he exited the record label after his contract expired, alongside fellow label mates Adekunle Gold and Viktoh.[12] In 2017, he joined Dek-Niyor Entertainment, a Dubai based record label.[13]
On 13 September 2018, he released a song titled "Able God" featuring Zlatan and Lil Kesh.[14] The song earned him his first Headies award as "Best Street Hop Artiste" at The Headies 2019.[15] The song received the nomination of "Popular Song of the Year" at the 2019 City People Music Awards.[16] It won "Street Song of the Year" at the 2019 City People Music Awards.[17]
Personal life
Chinko Ekun married his long time girlfriend, Midun in Ibadan on Saturday, August 9, 2025.[18]
Discography
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| "Ekun" | 2013 |
| "Emi na re" | 2015 |
| "Alejo Oran" | 2015 |
| "Jen le yo" | 2015 |
| "Binu" | 2016 |
| "Bless Me" | 2016 |
| "Flenjo" | 2016 |
| "Wa Lo Da" | 2017 |
| "Gbefun" | 2017 |
| "Shake It" | 2017 |
| "Shayo" | 2017 |
| "Eruku de" | 2017 |
| "Yaso" | 2018 |
| "Bodija" | 2018 |
| "Switch It Up" | 2018 |
| "Able God" ft. (Zlatan Ibile and Lil Kesh) | 2018 |
| "Calling" ft. (Johnny Drille) | 2018 |
| "Semena" ft. (Peruzzi) | 2019 |
| "Mafo" | 2019 |
| "Party Animal" | 2020 |
| "Doings" ft. (Zlatan Ibile) | 2020 |
| "Jafafa" ft. (MohBad) | 2020 |
| "Gazor Lo" ft (SIJ)[19] | 2021 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Soundcity MVP Awards | Viewers' Choice | "Able God" | Nominated | [20] |
| 2019 | City People Music Awards | Street Song of the Year | "Able God" | Won | [17] |
| Popular Song of the Year | "Able God" | Nominated | [16] | ||
| Best Indigenous Artiste of the Year | Himself | Nominated | |||
| The Headies | Best Street Hop Artiste | Himself, "Able God" | Won | [21] |
References
- ↑ Aderemi, AdewojumiChinko Ekun Looks To Claim The 'Best Rapper' Title On New Freestyle, 'Stewpid'. 3 September 2019
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Claim of a rift between Olamide and me hilarious — Rapper, Chinko Ekuns. The Punch. 30 December 2018
- ↑ Fully Updated: Chinko Ekun Biography and Net Worth. 2 September 2019
- ↑ Olawale, JohnsonChinko Ekun Biography. Legit.ng
- ↑ Chinko Ekun Celebrates Completion Of NYSC Program, Shares Pictures Of Certificate. tooXclusive. 31 October 2019
- ↑ Olayanju, Kabir OluwafemiChinko Ekun Biography: Net Worth, Songs, Age, House, and Cars. 6 July 2019[dead link]
- ↑ Come 2016, Chinko Ekun will Lead YBNL to Fame, Money and Power. 23 November 2015
- ↑ Olamide Live In Concert #OLIC, Records Huge Success, Ranks The Biggest Concert In Nigeria. 29 December 2014
- ↑ Nwanne, TomyRapper Chinko Ekun Completes NYSC. 31 October 2019
- ↑ Usaini, NebianetYBNL Signs Two New Acts[dead link]
- ↑ Ayomide, TayoNew Music Chinko Ekun - 'Alejo oran', 'Emi na re'. Pulse Nigeria. 25 February 2015
- ↑ Delano, TemitopeAdekunle Gold, Chinko Ekun And Viktoh Exit YBNL. 29 December 2016
- ↑ Afolabi, TojuChinko Ekun Left Olamide's YBNL For Fresh International Lucrative Record Deal
- ↑ Chinko Ekun "Able God" f. Lil Kesh & Zlatan. 13 September 2018
- ↑ Headies 2019: Chinko Ekun Wins the best street-hop artiste of the year. The Nation. 19 October 2019
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 #CityPeopleMusicAwards: Nominees List Out. City People Magazine. 25 October 2019
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Winners Emerge @ City People Music Awards. City People Magazine. 5 November 2019
- ↑ Chinko Ekun Weds Longtime Partner Ayemidun in Ibadan Ceremony
- ↑ LISTEN NOW:- SIJ - "Life And Prosperity" Full EP Is Out. Naijaloaded | Nigeria's Most Visited Music & Entertainment Website. 2021-07-02. Retrieved 2021-07-24
- ↑ Soundcity MVP Awards: Naira Marley, Davido, Wizkid, Teni make nominees list. BBC News Pidgin. 28 December 2019
- ↑ Full list of winners at Headies 2019. The Nation. 21 October 2019