Music

CKay – ZERO ft. King Promise

Artist: CKay (Chukwuka Ekweani)
Featured Artist: King Promise (Gregory Bortey Newman)
Track: ZERO
Release Date: 6 Aug 2026
Album: BANGER BOY
Genre: Emo-Afrobeats / Afropop
Producers: CKay, BlaiseBeatz & Moon Willis
Mix & Master: Chrissvin & Parkes Stewart
Record Label: Warner Music Africa / Atlantic Records

“ZERO” brings together two of West Africa’s finest romantic vocalists, pairing Nigeria’s Emo-Afrobeats pioneer CKay with Ghanaian Afropop sensation King Promise. Built on a delicate bed of acoustic guitar picking, lush ambient synths, and a subtle, mid-tempo Afrobeats groove crafted by CKay alongside BlaiseBeatz and Moon Willis, the production creates a moody yet deeply melodic atmosphere. Both artists blend their distinct vocal tones seamlessly, creating an effortless back-and-forth dynamic.

Lyrically and structurally, the track delves into the vulnerability of heartbreak, emotional emptiness, and the fear of ending up with nothing after giving everything to a relationship. CKay opens with his signature melancholic, mood-setting cadences, expressing how a lover’s absence leaves him feeling at “zero.” King Promise complements this perfectly with his silky Highlife-infused vocals, adding emotional weight and depth to the narrative.

Featured as a standout record on CKay’s second studio album BANGER BOY, “ZERO” highlights the incredible sonic chemistry between West African superstars. It balances introspective, heart-on-your-sleeve lyricism with an undeniable, head-nodding bounce, solidifying its place as a poignant centerpiece of the album.