Chinko Ekun is a Nigerian rapper and songwriter who has made a name for himself in the music industry with his energetic and dynamic style. Born Oladipo Olamide Emmanuel on September 13, 1993, he hails from Ikare Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria. He is popularly known for his hit singles “Able God” featuring Zlatan Ibile and Lil Kesh, “Eruku De” and “Shayo” among others.
Early Life and Education
Chinko Ekun grew up in Ikare Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria. He attended the primary school in his hometown after which he moved on to complete his secondary school education at the Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Ondo.
Career
Chinko Ekun started his music career in 2011 while still in secondary school. He joined a rap group called “Dope Fantasy” which consisted of him, Davolee, Kabex, and others. In 2013, he rose to prominence after he won the “Olamide’s Who You Epp competition”.
In 2014, Chinko Ekun signed a record deal with YBNL Nation, a record label owned by Olamide. He released his first official single under the label, “Alejo Oran”. He went on to release other hit singles like “Emi Na Re”, “Lil Kesh” and “Bless Me”. He left YBNL Nation in 2018 to start his own record label, Tiger Music.
Chinko Ekun has released several hit singles and collaborated with top artists in the Nigerian music industry. His music discography includes:
| S/N | Title | Release Year |
| 1 | Alejo Oran | 2014 |
| 2 | Emi Na Re | 2015 |
| 3 | Bless Me | 2017 |
| 4 | Able God ft. Zlatan Ibile, Lil Kesh | 2018 |
| 5 | Erinma | 2019 |
| 6 | 2000 & Retaliate | 2021 |
Chinko Ekun’s music is available on several streaming platforms like Boomplay. His profile on Boomplay can be accessed through this link.
Chinko Ekun is also active on social media. His other social media accounts include:
- Twitter – @chinkotiger
- Instagram – @chinkotiger
- Facebook – Chinko Ekun
Personal Life
Chinko Ekun keeps his personal life private and has not disclosed information about his marital status. However, he has a daughter whose identity he has kept out of public eye.
Cars and House
Chinko Ekun loves cars and has been spotted with a white Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 AMG. He also recently acquired a new house which he showed off on his Instagram page.
Net Worth
According to various sources, Chinko Ekun’s net worth in dollar is estimated at $500,000. In naira, his net worth is estimated at ₦200 million. His net worth in Canadian dollar is estimated at CAD 635,000, in Ghana cedi at GHS 3,030,000, in Kenya shilling at KES 54,000,000, in South Africa rand at ZAR 7,860,000, in Uganda shilling at UGX 1,830,000,000 and in India rupee at INR 36,420,000.
Overall, Chinko Ekun has had a successful music career and continues to create hits. He is a force to be reckoned with in the Nigerian music industry and beyond.