SHiiKANE
SHiiKANE (/ʃɪˈkeɪn/) is a Nigerian-British pop group made of three sisters, twins Shay and Annamay, and younger sister Kay.[1][2][3]
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria / London, UK |
| Genres | Afro-pop, Afrobeat |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | M.A. Records |
| Members | Shay, Annamay, Kay |
Biography
SHiiKANE originally from Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria; born in London, UK.[4] The band was formed in 2005 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 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 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.[10] Shiikane recorded a song titled ‘Hayaa’ with Tanzanian artist Chin Bees produced by Goncher.[11]
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Christmas With You (EP) | M.A.Records |
| 2018 | Christmas With You (Reloaded EP) | M.A.Records |
Singles
| Year | Song | Featured Artist | Producers | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Afurum Gi N’anya (I Love You)[12] | - | 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[13] | - | Krizbeatz | - |
| 2017 | Loke [Remix] | Stonebwoy | Masterkraft | - |
| 2017 | Christmas Day[14] | - | 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
| 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
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Nigerian group SHiiKANE kick start Tanzanian tour". 29 March 2021.
- ^ "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.