King Bawa, better known as Kheengz, is a revered musician and entertainer hailing from Nigeria.<\/p>\n
FACTS ABOUT KHEENGZ<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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- FULL NAME:<\/strong> King Bawa<\/li>\n
- DATE OF BIRTH:<\/strong> July 8, 1992<\/li>\n
- PLACE OF BIRTH:<\/strong> Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria<\/li>\n
- NATIONALITY:<\/strong> Nigerian<\/li>\n
- STATE OF ORIGIN:<\/strong> Niger, Nigeria<\/li>\n
- OCCUPATIONS:<\/strong> Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Actor<\/li>\n
- LABELs:<\/strong> YFK Entertainment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Originally from the North, he has gained prominence for his distinctive style and impactful lyrics.<\/p>\n
He operates under his own YFK Entertainment label and has already left a significant mark in the music sector with his first album “Voice of Arewa”.<\/p>\n
His popular single “I Am North” challenges stereotypes and has been praised for its bold message.<\/p>\n
Kheengz, a talented artist from Zaria, Kaduna, and raised in Bida, Niger, belongs to the Kadara ethnic group.<\/p>\n
As the third child among six siblings, he pursued a degree in Civil Engineering at Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria.<\/p>\n
Kheengz started writing rap songs during his secondary school years in 2006.<\/p>\n
\nCAREER<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
He began recording in 2010 while at university, gaining attention with covers of hit songs by artists like Sarkodie and Ice Prince, which caught the eye of M.I Abaga.<\/p>\n
In 2013, Kheengz released his first mixtape “College Kid Mixtape,” featuring collaborations with respected rap artists such as M.I Abaga and Erigga.<\/p>\n
The track “Jealousy” received significant acclaim. He later dedicated a video titled “I Believe” to students who tragically lost their lives at the College of Agriculture in Yobe State.<\/p>\n
Following the success of his mixtape, Kheengz launched his EP “VOA (Voice of Arewa)” in November 2015 and later followed up with “Pedestal EP” in December 2017.<\/p>\n
He continued to make a statement with his music, including the empowering track “I Am North,” which aimed to challenge prevailing stereotypes about Northern Nigerians.<\/p>\n
Kheengz unveiled his breakthrough album “Voice of Arewa” on December 25, 2019, also known as “Voice of the North.”<\/p>\n
The impressive project features collaborations with renowned artists like Erigga, DJ AB, DJ Steev, Ijaya, and a remix of “Alhamdulillah” with Ice Prince in 2019.<\/p>\n
In a display of unity, Kheengz teamed up with northern rap heavyweights DJ AB, Deezell, and BOC Madaki for the EP “The Four Horsemen,” released on December 26, 2020.<\/p>\n
Exploring exciting new territory, Kheengz dropped the single “Who be This Guy” featuring Falz and M.I Abaga on June 4, 2021.<\/p>\n
This highly anticipated collaboration had generated significant buzz in the media since its announcement in July 2020.<\/p>\n
The music video, directed by Bash’em, was released on July 2, 2021, further cementing Kheengz’s status as a dynamic force in the industry.<\/p>\n
Apart from music, Kheengz showcased his versatility by venturing into acting, landing a role in the Nigerian TV series “Crazy, Lovely, Cool” featured on Netflix.<\/p>\n
PERSONAL LIFE<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Despite his increasing fame and success in the music industry, he purposefully keeps details about his private life undisclosed.<\/p>\n
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