SHiiKANE
Background information
OriginAsaba, Delta State, Nigeria / London, UK
GenresAfro-Pop, Nigerian Pop, Afrobeat, Jazz, Dance and R&B
Years active2009–present
LabelsM.A. Records
MembersHrh Shay Ifeanyichukwu
Princess Annamay Uchechukwu
Baby Kay Nkemdilim

SHiiKANE (/ʃɪˈkeɪn/) is a British-Nigerian female group made of three sisters, Twins HRH Shay Ifeanyichukwu, Princess Annamay Uchechukwu and sister Baby-Kay Nkemdilim.[1][2][3]

Biography

SHiiKANE originally from Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria; born and raised in London, UK.[4] The band was formed in 2005 while still attending schools in London. The group name derives from an amalgamation of their first names Shay, Kay and Annamay. SHiiKANE made their debut in 2009 with the release of their debut mixtape “SHiiKANE Touched This!"[5][6] After the release of the mixtape, they released their debut single “Bamboo Dey Chop (Say Goodbye)”.[7] SHiiKANE released their promotional album “Paradise On Saturn” in 2011.[8] SHiiKANE teamed up with producer P2J in 2014 and released a track titled “SugaKANE” which was made “Song of the week” by Toolz of BeatFM 99.9 Lagos Nigeria.[9] Their music is influenced by different musical genres including R&B, Rock, Hip Hop, Soul and Gospel.

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In 2017, Shiikane released their widely acclaimed song “Oga Police” produced by Kizzbeatz. The song became a viral hit across Africa specifically East Africa. in 2018 The group completed a successful tour in Tanzania, visiting Classic FM Tanzania and met with Vanessa Andre, Navy Kenzi and Ben Pol.[10] Shiikane recorded a song titled ‘Hayaa’ with Tanzanian artist Chin Bees produced by Goncher.

Discography

Albums

YearAlbum TracksLabel
2010SHiiKANE Touched This! (Mixtape)
  1. Intro
  2. Him
  3. Touch The Sky
  4. African Queen
  5. Emotional
  6. Excuse Me Mr
  7. Poker Face
  8. Feeling It Slow
  9. Boom Boom Pow
  10. Can't Believe it
  11. Outro
 M.A.Records
2012Paradise On Saturn (Mixtape)
  1. I'm Not In Love
  2. MC Hammer
  3. Love In Japan
  4. How You Gonna Make It
  5. Look At me now
  6. SHiiKANE Vs Swedish House Mafia
  7. You're A F*ckin Thief
  8. What A Fool Believes
  9. Within Me
  10. Come And Talk To Me
 M.A.Records
2016Christmas With You (EP)
  1. Come Home
  2. Xmas Love
  3. Christmas With You
  4. Silent Night
  5. 90s LOVE
 M.A.Records
2018Christmas With You (Reloaded EP)
  1. Christmas Day
  2. Come Home
  3. Xmas Love
  4. Christmas With You
  5. Silent Night
  6. 90s LOVE
 M.A.Records
2019N.W.A (EP)
  1. Lagbaja
  2. Weekend Love (Feat. Mical Teja)
  3. This Year
  4. Mr DJ
 M.A.Records

Singles

YearSongFeatured ArtistProducersAlbum
2009 Bamboo Dey Chop (Say Goodbye) - Z1r0 -
2011 I Wonder If I Take You Home - DJ Frank E Paradise On Saturn
2011 I Wonder If I Take You Home [AfroPop Remix] - - -
2013 Afurum Gi N’anya (I Love You)[11] - Legendury Beatz -
2013 Gidi Bash - - -
2013 Omo Shelen Geh - Tee-Y Mix -
2013 Silent Night - D-Boy Christmas With You
2014 SugaKANE - P2J -
2014 Sabi Orezi Femi Lirrupy -
2014 Christmas With You - P2J Christmas With You
2015 Sweedim - P2J -
2015 Tuele - Dr. Amir -
2015 Come Home - P2J Christmas With You
2016 Tuele [Remix] Orezi Femi Dr. Amir -
2016 Loke - Masterkraft -
2016 Zuga - Gospelondebeatz -
2016 Xmas Love - P2J Christmas With You
2017 Oga Police[12] - Krizbeatz -
2017 Loke [Remix] StoneBwoy Masterkraft -
2017 Christmas Day[13] - Ashley Abigo Christmas With You
2018 Answer Me - Dr. Amir, Shay Ifeanyichukwu -
2018 Hayaa Chin Bees - -
2018 Yeah Yeah (Lagos City) DJ MEQ DJ MEQ -
2018 Yeah Yeah (Lagos City) [Extended Mix] DJ MEQ DJ MEQ -
2019 This Year - BlaiseBeatz N.W.A
2023 4LYF - Blaisebeatz -

Awards and nominations

YearEvent AwardNominated workResult
2015 BEFFTA Awards Best Video “Tuele” Directed by Director.Q & Moe Musa Won
2016 NEA Award Best Diaspora Artist SHiiKANE Nominated
2016 Chub Magazine Awards Best Artist SHiiKANE Won
2016 IVEHS Award Recognition of Contribution towards Cultural Awareness, Philanthropy, Social responsibility, humanitarian and Environmental Endeavour SHiiKANE Won
2016 Igbo Women Awards Best Artist SHiiKANE Nominated
2016 Nigerian Music Video Awards Most Popular Video - Europe SHiiKANE Nominated
2016 BEFFTA Awards Best UK African Female SHiiKANE Won
2016 BEFFTA Awards Best Female SHiiKANE Nominated
2016 BEFFTA Awards Best Unsigned SHiiKANE Nominated
2016 BEFFTA Awards Best Video “Loke” Directed by Teekay & Kamcordings Nominated
2016 BEFFTA Awards Best Record Label M.A.Records Nominated

Notable Performances

  • Olic 3 (Olamide)
  • D’banj & Tekno Miles UK Tour
  • Olic 5 (Olamide)
  • The 'City of David' concert (Davido Tour)
  • GLW Fest 2018
  • Kizz Daniel LIVE IN CONCERT (UK Tour) April 2019

References

  1. ↑ Alhassan, Amina (17 Jan 2015). "We'll never break up - Shiikane". Daily Trust.
  2. ↑ "Afrohits Catch Up With SHiiKANE! | The Beat London 103.6 FM". www.thebeat1036.com. Retrieved 2018-05-16.
  3. ↑ "Leading African Girl Group 'SHiiKANE' release new Single "Answer Me" & Announce East African Media Tour". Showbizuganda. 2018-03-14. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
  4. ↑ Akan, Joey. "It"s Girl Power Time! UK-based Nigerian Sexy Group "SHiiKANE" Drop New "SugaKANE" Video". Retrieved 2018-05-16.
  5. ↑ "Introducing Shiikane, female all stars band - Vanguard News". Vanguard News. 2011-06-25. Retrieved 2018-05-16.
  6. ↑ "SHiiKANE Releases new video "Xmas Love" and EP 'Christmas With You'". Stuff Fly People Like | SFPL. 2016-12-22. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
  7. ↑ "Meet The Three Nigerian Sisters Who Make Up Africa's Number One Girl Group". ZUMI. 2017-02-06. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
  8. ↑ "SHiiKANE". Showbizuganda. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
  9. ↑ Akan, Joey. "It"s Girl Power Time! UK-based Nigerian Sexy Group "SHiiKANE" Drop New "SugaKANE" Video". Retrieved 2018-05-20.
  10. ↑ "African girl group SHiiKANE releases new single "Answer Me" - Capital Lifestyle". Capital Lifestyle. 2018-03-15. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
  11. ↑ "Latest on HRH Shay - . Read on BellaNaija - May 18, 2018". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
  12. ↑ Solanke, Abiola. "Shiikane Oga Police produced by Krizbeatz". Retrieved 2018-05-16.
  13. ↑ "SHiiKANE". SoundCloud. Retrieved 2018-05-16.
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