Chike Ezekpeazu Osebuka (born January 28, 1993), professionally known by his stage name Chike, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actor hailing from Lagos Nigeria.

Chike’s early love of singing derives from growing up in a musically interested family. His determination to improve his abilities intensified after he was named the best vocalist in his high school, and also at a later stage of his career when he auditioned in The Voice of Nigeria, though he was later withdrawn after reaching the top ten list. He continued to invest in his talent when he auditioned again for the Project Fame West Africa reality show in 2015 where he performed a rendition of Bruno Mars’s December 2012 song, “When I was Your Man.”

Chike soared to fame following the release of his debut album, Boo of the Booless. Despite receiving little to no attention at the time, the album’s number of streams on streaming services began to rise when people sought refuge in their homes amid the Covid outbreak, causing the album to peak at number one on the Nigerian album charts for six weeks and inspiring a slew of songs like “Nakupenda.”

After a year of silence, he returned to the music scene with his sophomore album, The Brother’s Keeper, a true-to-life record regarding his love life:

I feel, for somebody to talk about love in a way that another person can understand, they have to feel love. I’ve felt love, and even when I speak about pain, I’ve felt pain too. Maybe that’s why I’m able to interpret it in a way that meets the pain points of listeners and also something they can enjoy. So that’s pretty much it for me. I can interpret it because I’ve gone through those painful moments a couple of times at least.

Chike is the definition of a magnificent vocalist and brilliant songwriter who puts listeners in a trance with his impassioned lyrics and flawless vocals. His ability to express wanton desires through exquisite melodies on songs as well as enthralling hooks is what makes him a formidable force in the Nigerian scene.