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King Bawa (born 8 July 1992), popularly known as Kheengz, is a creative Nigerian rapper, songwriter and actor. He has gained recognition for his contributions to the music industry with his unique Hausa rap style.
Through his music, he actively spreads the message of peace and unity among the Nigerian people. Kheengz has also showcased his acting skills through various roles in Nigerian films and television shows, including his stint in the hit Netflix series Crazy, cute, cool.
Nigerian rapper and actor
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| Name: | King Bawa |
| stage name: | Kenzi |
| Date of Birth: | July 8, 1992 (32 years old) |
| place of birth: | Bida, Nupe, Niger, Nigeria |
| country of origin: | Niger State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| educate: | Ahmadu Bello University |
| high: | 1.58m |
| parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Bawa |
| Brothers and sisters: | 5 |
| spouse: | unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | not applicable |
| Children: | not applicable |
| Profession: | Rapper • Actor |
| net worth: | $200,000 |
Early life and education
Kheengz is a Nigerian rapper who was born in Bida, Nupe town, Niger State in 1992. Although there is no information about his parents’ names in the media, they can be referred to as Mr. Bawa and Mrs. Bawa.
Kheengz was raised by his parents as the third child along with his five siblings. He started school in 2006; he graduated from Ahmadu Bello University.
Profession
Kheengz started his rap journey in 2006 when he was in middle school. After entering college in 2010, he began recording music. Finally, on August 30, 2013, Kheengz proudly released his debut album, College Kids Mixtape. The mixtape showcases collaborations with well-known rap artists such as MI Abaga, Erigga, Snowflake, Soul Flavour and G’rell.
On December 25, 2019, he released his first album. Voice of Arewaalso known as Voice of the NorthThe album received great acclaim in the northern region. I am North It has attracted widespread attention in the music industry for its exploration of regional stereotypes.
Kheengz’s popularity in the Nigerian music industry further increased when he collaborated with Falz and MI Abaga on a hit single Who is this guy? 2021. In addition, Kheengz has also starred in Nigerian TV series, showcasing his versatility Crazy, cute, cool On Netflix.
Kheengz has exciting plans as he is hard at work on his much-anticipated second album, set to debut in 2023. In addition to his musical endeavors, he is also simultaneously involved in several ventures such as writing a new TV series and developing his clothing line.
Awards and nominations
Awards
- 2022: City People Film Awards Kannywood Hip-Hop Artist of the Year
Nomination
- 2021: Africa Music Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) Best Male Artist in West Africa
2022: Next Rated’s Headies Award
- 2022: Soundcity MVP Audience Choice Award
- 2022: City People Entertainment Awards Best Hausa Artiste of the Year
Social Media
- Twitter: @Kheengz
- Instagram: @Kheengz
- Facebook: @KheengzMusic
Personal life
Kheengz, 32, is known for being extremely private about his personal life. He has never made any public statements to confirm or deny his relationship, and there is no information on whether he has any children.
Despite his privacy, Kheengz has been rumoured to be dating multiple women. Despite this, he has never officially acknowledged these rumours. In a 2020 interview with Pulse Nigeria, Kheengz said he is “currently single and fully committed to his career”.
Discography
Studio album
EP
- 2015 Arewa Sound, EP
- 2017 Pedestal EP
- 2020 Four Horsemen EP
Filmography
- Crazy, Cute, Cool (2019) – Jinbawa
net worth
Kheengz is a talented Nigerian rapper and actor who has a net worth of $200,000. This huge fortune is perhaps attributed to his undeniable talent in the music and showbiz industry where he has proven his extraordinary abilities and achieved great success.
Furthermore, Kheengz’s financial status has been further strengthened through lucrative endorsement deals and various entrepreneurial endeavors, which have undoubtedly contributed to his amassed a vast fortune.
