Kheengz Explained

Kheengz
Birth Name:King Bawa
Alias:YFK
Birth Date:1992 7, df=yes[1]
Birth Place:Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Origin:Bida, Niger State, Nigeria
Genre:Hip hop
Years Active:2010–present
Label:YFK Entertainment

King Bawa (born 8 July 1992), better known by his stage name as Kheengz, is a Nigerian rapper and actor, born in the Northern part of Nigeria. He currently works under his own independent record label called YFK Entertainment. His debut album Voice of Arewa was released 25 December 2019 was a huge success up north. His single I Am North made waves in the music scene as it is about stereotyping arewa.[2] [3] [4] [5]

Early life

Kheengz was born in Zaria, Kaduna and was raised in Bida, Niger. He is of Kadara ethnicity and the third of six children. He earned a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.[6]

Career

Kheengz began writing rap songs while in secondary school in 2006. He started recording in 2010 at university. He released a cover of Sarkodie's hit song You Go Kill Me (Azonto)[7] and later freestyled Ice Prince's hit song Aboki, which got him the attention from M.I Abaga.[8]

2013–2014: College Kid mixtape

On 30 August 2013, Kheengz released his first project College Kid Mixtape which features rap artistes M.I Abaga, Erigga, Snowflake, Soul Flavour and G'rell. The lead single on the popular mixtape is "Jealousy". He later released a video titled I believe[9] that was dedicated to the students killed in College of Agriculture, Yobe State.[10]

2015–2017: VOA (Voice of Arewa) EP and Pedestal EP

His sophomore project was EP VOA (voice of arewa), which he released 21 November 2015. He went on to release the Pedestal EP on 21 December 2017. He later released a song with a movement "I Am North" to address the popular stereotypical views of Northerners in Nigeria.[11]

2019–2021: Voice of Arewa Album and The Four Horsemen EP

Kheengz debut album Voice of Arewa (also tagged Voice of the North) was released on 25 December 2019. The album has features from Erigga, DJ AB, DJ Steev and Ijaya. He also featured Ice Prince in the remix of "Alhamdulillah" which was released in 2019.[12] On 26 December 2020, Kheengz teamed up with other northern rappers DJ AB, Deezell and BOC Madaki on a joint EP The Four Horsemen, containing four tracks.[13] [14]

On 4 June 2021, Kheengz released a single Who be This Guy featuring Falz and M.I Abaga.[15] [16] [17] Since the announcement of the music collaboration in July 2020, media space has been creating many buzz on the collaboration before it was released.[18] The video was released on 2 July 2021, directed by Bash'em.[19]

Kheengz explored another aspect of his creativity by starring in Nigerian television series Crazy, Lovely, Cool on Netflix.[20] [21]

Discography

Studio album

EPs

Mixtapes

Filmography

Film and television

Television
YearTitleRoleNotesRef
2018Crazy, Lovely, CoolHassanSupporting role[23]
2019Heart & SoulBad BoySupporting role[24]
2024Don (by Deezell TVDoctorSupporting role
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External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Onos. Who Is…Kheengz aka YFK. February 19, 2012. BellaNaija. April 15, 2021. April 18, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210418110100/https://www.bellanaija.com/2012/02/another-northern-star-on-the-horizon-kheengz-aka-yfk/amp/. dead .
  2. News: Ibrahim. Abubakar Adam . Why Kheengz Is Going To Be The Breakout Artiste Of 2018. February 17, 2018. Daily Trust. May 13, 2021 .
  3. Web site: The Biography of Kheengz (YFK). Abokie. Alieyou. February 9, 2017. April 15, 2021 .
  4. Web site: Kheengz Net Worth & Biography (Updated 2024). Bala. MD. 30 July 2024. GistBlogBase.com.ng. 30 July 2024 .
  5. Web site: Kheengz Net Worth & Biography (Updated 2024). 360hausa. Team. 30 July 2024. 360Hausa.com. 30 July 2024 .
  6. Web site: Exclusive interview with KHEENGZ (THE VOICE OF AREWA). dotmagazine. 15 April 2021 .
  7. Web site: Kheengz – My Malo Shortie (MMS). August 2012 . notjustok. 15 April 2021 .
  8. Web site: Kheengz – Aboki (Freestyle). 30 November 2012 . tooxclusive. 15 April 2021 .
  9. Web site: Video: Kheengz – I Believe. Ayo. Jaguda. 23 November 2013. jaguda.com. 15 April 2021 .
  10. News: 50 Yobe College Students Shot Dead. 30 September 2013. Daily Trust. 15 April 2021 .
  11. Web site: Every Non Hausa Nigerian Should Watch Kheengz "I AM NORTH". 14 December 2017. Vibe.ng. 15 April 2021 .
  12. Web site: 30 March 2018. Kheengz "Alhamdulillah" ft. Ice Prince. 6 July 2021. .
  13. Web site: ALBUM: DJ AB x Kheengz x Deezell x B.O.C Madaki – The Four Horsemen. Umar. Faruq. 27 December 2020. ArewaHitsMusic.com.ng. 15 April 2021 .
  14. Web site: Kheengz VOA (Voice Of Arewa) Album. 26 December 2019. JustNaija.com. 15 April 2021 .
  15. Web site: [Music] Kheengz – Who Be This Guy ft. Falz & M.I]. Yhusuff. aL. 4 June 2021. Tooxclusive.com. 4 June 2021 .
  16. Web site: MUSIC: Kheengz ft Falz X M.I Abaga – Who Be This Guy. SAMMY SKRATCH. 5 June 2021 . Ghgossip.com. 6 July 2021 .
  17. Web site: 4 June 2021. DOWNLOAD: Kheengz taps Falz, MI Abaga for 'Who Be This Guy'. 6 July 2021. TheCable Lifestyle .
  18. Web site: Kheengz ft. Falz & M.I Abaga – Who Be This Guy. donemmynaija.com. 4 June 2021 .
  19. Web site: 2 July 2021. Kheengz – Who Be This Guy Ft. Falz And M.I Abaga (VIDEO) MP4 Download MusicVibes. 6 July 2021. MusicVibes.net .
  20. Web site: Crazy, Lovely, Cool. Netflix. 15 April 2021 .
  21. Web site: Nigerian Drama Series: "Crazy, Lovely, Cool (CLC)" Debuts on Netflix. Modupeoluwa. Adekanye. 17 December 2019. The Guardian. 15 April 2021 .
  22. Web site: African Music Library Release: VOA (Voice Of Arewa) . 2023-11-05 . AfricanMusicLibrary.org .
  23. Web site: Nigerian TV series 'Crazy, Lovely, Cool' debuts on Netflix. admin. 17 December 2019. Premium Times. 16 April 2021 .
  24. Web site: Get the Scoop on 'Heart & Soul' – Nollywood's New Medico-Spiritual TV Series by Obi Emelonye. 24 May 2019. BellaNaija. 25 July 2021 .

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