SHiiKANE

SHiiKANE
Background information
OriginAsaba, Delta State, Nigeria / London, UK
GenresAfro-pop, Afrobeat
Years active2009–present
LabelsM.A. Records
MembersShay, Annamay, Kay

SHiiKANE (/ʃɪˈkn/) is a Nigerian-British pop group made of three sisters, twins Shay and Annamay, and younger sister Kay.[1][2][3]

Biography

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SHiiKANE originally from Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria; born in London, UK.[4] The band was formed in 2009 while the girls were still attending schools in London. The group name derives from an amalgamation of their first names Shay, Kay and Annamay. 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.[5] Their music is influenced by different musical genres including R&B, rock, hip hop, soul and gospel.

In 2018 on NdaniTV

In 2017, Shiikane released the song “Oga Police” produced by Kizzbeatz. The song became a viral hit in East Africa. In 2018 The group toured Tanzania, visiting Classic FM Tanzania and met with Vanessa Andre, Navy Kenzi and Ben Pol.[6] Shiikane recorded a song titled ‘Hayaa’ with Tanzanian artist Chin Bees produced by Goncher.[7]

Discography

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Albums

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Year Album Label
2016 Christmas With You (EP) M.A.Records
2018 Christmas With You (Reloaded EP) M.A.Records

Singles

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Year Song Featured Artist Producers Album
2013 Afurum Gi N’anya (I Love You)[8] - Legendury Beatz -
2013 Omo Shelen Geh - Tee-Y Mix -
2013 Silent Night - D-Boy Christmas With You
2014 SugaKANE - P2J -
2014 Sabi Oritse 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 Dr. Amir -
2016 Loke - Masterkraft -
2016 Zuga - Gospelondebeatz -
2016 Xmas Love - P2J Christmas With You
2017 Oga Police[9] - Krizbeatz -
2017 Loke [Remix] Stonebwoy Masterkraft -
2017 Christmas Day[10] - 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 -
2024 WEREY - Alhaji Tunga - Kizzotouch -

Awards and nominations

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Year Event Award Nominated work Result
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

References

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  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. ^ Akan, Joey. "It"s Girl Power Time! UK-based Nigerian Sexy Group "SHiiKANE" Drop New "SugaKANE" Video". Retrieved 2018-05-20.
  6. ^ "African girl group SHiiKANE releases new single "Answer Me" - Capital Lifestyle". Capital Lifestyle. 2018-03-15. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
  7. ^ "Nigerian group SHiiKANE kick start Tanzanian tour". 29 March 2021.
  8. ^ "Latest on HRH Shay - . Read on BellaNaija - May 18, 2018". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
  9. ^ Solanke, Abiola. "Shiikane Oga Police produced by Krizbeatz". Retrieved 2018-05-16.
  10. ^ "SHiiKANE". SoundCloud. Retrieved 2018-05-16.