CKay returns with “RABA,” the eighth track from his third studio album, BANGER BOY, and it lands with a celebratory bounce. The record opens the album’s second side, arriving as part of a 12-song project that drops on August 7, 2026.
Producer Bolatito “BMH” Obisanya handles the beat, and he pairs rhythmic percussion with Afro-fusion textures and a street-pop groove. That combination pushes CKay further from his earlier emo-Afrobeats sound, trading melancholy for something built for movement. In Nigerian street slang, “RABA” means money or wealth, so the song explores hustle culture and the payoff that follows persistence.
CKay, born Chukwuka Ekweani in Kaduna State, has spent years shifting across genres, and his catalogue already includes the EP CKay The Second and singles like “E CLEAR” and “AFRICAN GIRLS.” His history with Chocolate City and Warner Music gives him reach, but “RABA” feels more personal, celebrating hard work and shutting out negativity.
That confidence suits him well. The track rewards listeners who enjoy seeing an artist step into a brighter, bolder lane while staying rooted in familiar Afro-fusion energy. Have you played “RABA” yet? Drop your thoughts in the comment section below.
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