Kheengz, also known as King Bawa, is a highly regarded Nigerian artist and performer.
Hailing from the Northern region of Nigeria, he has garnered immense recognition for his distinctive style and impactful lyrics.
He runs his own record label, YFK Entertainment, and has already left a significant mark in the music industry with his first album, Voice of Arewa.
His popular track, I Am North, defies stereotypes and has been widely praised for its courageous message.
REAL FACTS ABOUT KHEENGZ
FULL NAME: King Bawa
BETTER KNOWN AS: Kheengz
DATE OF BIRTH: July 8, 1992
PLACE OF BIRTH: Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria
NATIONALITY: Nigerian
STATE OF ORIGIN: Niger, Nigeria
OCCUPATIONs: Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Actor
LABELs: YFK Entertainment
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Kheengz, a talented artist from Zaria, Kaduna, and raised in Bida, Niger, belongs to the Kadara ethnic group.
He is the third child among six siblings and pursued a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering at Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria.
During his time in secondary school in 2006, Kheengz began writing rap songs.
He started recording in 2010 while in university and gained attention for his covers of popular tracks by artists like Sarkodie and Ice Prince, catching the eye of M.I Abaga.
CAREER
In 2013, Kheengz released his debut mixtape, “College Kid Mixtape,” which featured collaborations with respected rap artists such as M.I Abaga and Erigga.
The standout track, “Jealousy,” received significant praise. He later dedicated a video titled “I Believe” to students who tragically lost their lives at the College of Agriculture in Yobe State.
After the success of his mixtape, Kheengz released his EP “VOA (Voice of Arewa)” in November 2015 and followed up with “Pedestal EP” in December 2017.
He continued to express his message through his music, including the empowering song “I Am North,” which aimed to challenge stereotypes about people from Northern Nigeria.
On 25 December 2019, Kheengz released his breakthrough album “Voice of Arewa,” also known as “Voice of the North.”
The impressive project featured collaborations with well-known artists such as Erigga, DJ AB, DJ Steev, Ijaya, and a remix of “Alhamdulillah” with Ice Prince in 2019.
In a display of unity, Kheengz teamed up with popular northern rap artists DJ AB, Deezell, and BOC Madaki for the EP “The Four Horsemen,” which was released on 26 December 2020.
Exploring new and exciting territory, Kheengz released the single “Who be This Guy” featuring Falz and M.I Abaga on 4 June 2021.
This highly anticipated collaboration had been generating significant buzz in the media since its announcement in July 2020.
The music video, directed by Bash’em, was released on 2 July 2021, further establishing Kheengz as a dynamic force in the industry.
In addition to his music career, Kheengz also showcased his versatility by venturing into acting, securing a role in the Nigerian TV series “Crazy, Lovely, Cool,” which is available on Netflix.
PERSONAL LIFE
Kheengz, a highly regarded rapper and actor from Nigeria, has become an expert at preserving a sense of mystery surrounding his personal life.
Despite his growing popularity and achievements in the music industry, he intentionally keeps information about his private life hidden.
By choosing to stay out of the public eye and keeping his personal matters confidential, he has only enhanced his enigmatic charm.
