Kaka C.

Born in Lagos, this Nigeria based entertainer is bringing a brand new flow into the game of hip hop. This Rapper/Producer/Designer/Songwriter right from his days in the cradle with his diapers on had been no stranger to entertainment. the second of four boys, Born to Chief Mr Edwin.C.Igbokwe and Chief Mrs Christy.E.Igbokwe(mfr) the iconize Nigerian Lady Of Songs and a star actress in the classic Nigerian comedy Soap “New Masquerade”, and of course the first female PMAN(Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria) President , it was rather an inheritance than a calling that he eventually embraced the game. The Name Kaka is a native name from Akw Ibom state meaning Grandmother...........Christy Essien’s Grandmother was a great woman in Akwa Ibom so it was only right she was remembered and thus the name was passed on to Kaka cos she believed from birth he was destined for great things. His quest for quality education saw him attending Chrisland Nursery and Primary School Opebi, and Kings College Lagos, from where he proceeded to the prestigious Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka where he bagged a [login to view URL] in Geological Sciences. KakA's interest in entertainment has always been there from his early childhood, as he was seen as a noisemaker in his kindergarten days, creating sounds with anything that could strike a rhythm when he struck it, he was also starred in the 80's soap "RIPPLES", but at this time he still shyed away from anything entertainment as he felt it wasn’t his destiny. In his high school days, he was still in doubt if he was ever going to take entertainment seriously because his first love had been fine art. But before he graduated from high school, this rap maestro found a new love, as he found out he had the gift of lyricism and eventually dropped the crayons and paint brush, and picked up the pen and pad to start a new journey that would eventually get him into the spotlight. In 2001 during his campus days, he perfected his skill and was crowned DA MC OF UNIZIK (a title as coveted as the “King of New York” crown in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), when he won the Annual Jean Carnival rap competition hosted by the Student Union Government(S.U.G) that year. This brought him closer to the fact that hip hop was his destiny. Still not convinced he should take music as a career after graduation, fate played another number on the kid, when he discovered he had the ability to produce beats of all sorts, with little or no knowledge of the fundamental musical instruments. It wasn’t long, before he dedicate his time to learning the ropes of production, he then perfected his skills working with the likes of Marvellous Benji and [login to view URL] (of SOUNDCITY), two of Nigeria’s top producers. Their mentorship equipped him with the knowledge to single-handedly embark on mix tape projects like "STAKE OUT CREW Mix Tape Vol. 1", "UNIZIK FINNEST Vol. 1"(2003), "HARD 2 THA BONE" by Teeto-Ceemos(2004), "SHOUT" by Bosalin the Boss(2005), and other projects. KakA is presently working on his debut album "THE ARRIVAL OF KaKA", which includes smashing songs like BRING IT OVER HERE ft Durella, KAI GBA EGWU ft Chief Mrs Christy.E.Igbokwe mfr (Nigerian Lady of Songs), and so many others. KakA's album which is expected to drop sometime in 2009 is ear-marked to contain 12-16 hot tracks exclusive of the skits. The Singles BRING IT OVER HERE ft Durella and E SE ft Christy Essien Igbokwe, are already enjoying massive airplay on Nigerian and Ghanaian radio stations, whilst the first video from the album -“Commercial Song” was directed by the award-winning film maker DJ TEE. The video is enjoying massive airplay on TV stations across the continent inclusive of MTV Base and Channel O, and even as far as BEN TV, London, presently the long awaited video for BRING IT OVER HERE (Shot by IGHO) is also enjoying massive airplay and E SE (Shot by IGHO) is said to be ready and will storm the airwaves shortly. This Awka-born, Lagos based MC is by far one of the few promising artistes of our generation, with his Production skills, and tight flows and melodious laid-back delivery, indeed he is the authentic heir to his mother’s throne. The Nigerian Lady of Songs has every reason to be proud of her second son. Kaka has also produced songs for Nigerian acts like Wierd Mc, Chuddy K, Oni, Spaceman (of Cosmo fm), Dj Yo’dee, Fragrance, New sining sensation Nemi Boyo, B-Elect of the thorough breeds, Teeto, and ofcourse Christy Essien Igbokwe on her forth coming 11th Album just to mention a few. International acts he has produced for include Shabir of Singapore, Shadow Boxer of Washington and Yungie of Atlanta. His Debut Album is said to have the likes of Fragrance, Durella, George,Oni, Chuddy K, Dj Tee............... Just to mention a few of the Nigerian acts to be expected on the album......... Shows performed at include, Inspire Africa Concert 2009, Monster Beach Ball 2, Unilag Arts faculty burn fire nite, Dj Yo Dee’s Melting wax party Abuja, Dj Stramborella’s Effrebor party, just to mention a few. He has also performed alongside, Donel Jones, Carl Thomas, D’banj, Tu face, 9ice, Just to mention a few.