SHiiKANE
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]
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Background information | |
Origin | Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria / London, UK |
Genres | Afro-Pop, Nigerian Pop, Afrobeat, Jazz, Dance and R&B |
Years active | 2009–present |
Labels | M.A. Records |
Associated acts | Oritse Femi, Legendury Beatz, Orezi, Tee-Y Mix, Masterkraft, Harrysong, P2J, Krizbeatz, Gospelondebeatz, Stonebwoy |
Members | Hrh Shay Ifeanyichukwu Princess Annamay Uchechukwu Baby Kay Nkemdilim |
Biography
SHiiKANE originally from Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria; born and raised in London, UK.[4] The band was formed in 2005 in London and their 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.
In 2010, Shiikane did a UK school tour with acts such as Bashy. The band also became ambassadors for the HIV Charity Crusaid Terrance Higgins Trust and performed at the annual Race For Life event.
The group has previously won the “Best Music Video” award in 2015 for their single "Tuele" directed by Director Q and “Best UK African Female” 2016 at the BEFFTA Awards.[10]
Discography
Albums
Year | Album | Tracks | Label |
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2010 | SHiiKANE Touched This! (Mixtape) |
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M.A.Records |
2012 | Paradise On Saturn (Mixtape) |
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M.A.Records |
2016 | Christmas With You (EP) |
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M.A.Records |
2018 | Christmas With You (Reloaded EP) |
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M.A.Records |
2019 | N.W.A (EP) |
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M.A.Records |
Singles
Year | Song | Featured Artist | Producers | Album |
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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 | - | Blaise Beatz | N.W.A |
Awards & Nominations
Year | Event | Award | Nominated work | Result |
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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
- Alhassan, Amina (17 Jan 2015). "We'll never break up - Shiikane". Daily Trust.
- "Afrohits Catch Up With SHiiKANE! | The Beat London 103.6 FM". www.thebeat1036.com. Retrieved 2018-05-16.
- "Leading African Girl Group 'SHiiKANE' release new Single "Answer Me" & Announce East African Media Tour". Showbizuganda. 2018-03-14. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
- Akan, Joey. "It"s Girl Power Time! UK-based Nigerian Sexy Group "SHiiKANE" Drop New "SugaKANE" Video". Retrieved 2018-05-16.
- "Introducing Shiikane, female all stars band - Vanguard News". Vanguard News. 2011-06-25. Retrieved 2018-05-16.
- "SHiiKANE Releases new video "Xmas Love" and EP 'Christmas With You'". Stuff Fly People Like | SFPL. 2016-12-22. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
- "Meet The Three Nigerian Sisters Who Make Up Africa's Number One Girl Group". ZUMI. 2017-02-06. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
- "SHiiKANE". Showbizuganda. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
- Akan, Joey. "It"s Girl Power Time! UK-based Nigerian Sexy Group "SHiiKANE" Drop New "SugaKANE" Video". Retrieved 2018-05-20.
- "African girl group SHiiKANE releases new single "Answer Me" - Capital Lifestyle". Capital Lifestyle. 2018-03-15. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
- "Latest on HRH Shay - . Read on BellaNaija - May 18, 2018". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
- Solanke, Abiola. "Shiikane Oga Police produced by Krizbeatz". Retrieved 2018-05-16.
- "SHiiKANE". SoundCloud. Retrieved 2018-05-16.