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King Perryy

Ikechukwu Anthony Offiah (born 28 April 1997), professionally known as King Perryy, is a Nigerian afrofusion[1] singer and songwriter.[2] He rose to prominence with the single "Man on Duty" featuring Timaya which was released in 2018 under Timaya's label DM Records.[3]He's noted for his experimentation across multiple African and global sounds. In 2020, his single “YKTFV (You Know The Fvcking Vibes)” featuring PsychoYP became associated with the rise of Nigerian drill music and was referenced by The Native as part of the Nigeria drill movement’s growing influence on contemporary African music culture.[4]

King Perryy
Background information
Also known asKing Perryy
Born
Ikechukwu Anthony Offiah

(1997-04-28) 28 April 1997 (age 29)
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
GenresAfrofusion
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentKeyboard
Years active2018–present
Labels
  • Continental Music
  • Dem Mama Records (Affiliate)

Early life

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Offiah was born on 28 April 1997 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.[5] He originally hails from Ezeagu, Enugu State. Nigeria.[6] He attended primary and secondary school education in the Port Harcourt region and later received a degree in Project Management at the Federal University of Technology Owerri in Imo State.[7][8]

Career

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2014–2017: Early career beginnings

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King Perryy began his music career in 2014 with the release of his debut single, “Walakolombo,” which featured guitar contributions from Fiokee. During the early stages of his career, he gained industry exposure after being introduced to Timaya,[9] who later became an important influence in his musical journey.[10]

2018–2019: Dem Mama Records and breakthrough recognition

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In 2018, King Perryy became associated with Dem Mama Records, the record label founded by Timaya. In December 2018, he released the collaborative single “Kom Kom” alongside Timaya and Patoranking.[11]

On 26 February 2019, King Perryy released two new singles “Work N Grind,”[12] and “Murder” featuring Teni, which contributed to his growing popularity within the Afrobeats and dancehall scene.[13]“Murder” peaked on the top ten of the MTV Base West Africa countdown chart.[14][15]

2020–2021: Citizen Of The World and drill experimentation

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In 2020, King Perryy expanded his sound by experimenting with drill music on the single “YKTFV (You Know The Fvcking Vibes)” [16]featuring PsychoYP.[17] Speaking on the record, he explained that the song was inspired by late American rapper Pop Smoke.[18] [19]

His exploration of drill music later aligned with the growing Abuja drill movement, which was documented by The Native music magazine as part of the wider evolution of Nigerian drill culture. The publication referenced King Perryy and PsychoYP’s “YKTFV” as one of the records that contributed to the nationwide popularity of drill-inspired music in Nigeria.[20]

On April 28, 2021, King Perryy released his debut studio album, Citizen of the World. The album featured guest appearances from Phyno, Mayorkun, Kizz Daniel, Timaya, PsychoYP and Oxlade.[21] The project incorporated Afrobeats, dancehall, reggae and drill influences, further establishing his continental sound.

On April 6 2022, He released a single titled "Go German" featuring Bella Shmurda and Backroad Gee,[22] he received a nomination for Reggae Artist of the Year at the Ghana-Nigeria Music Awards Festival. Later that year, he released a compilation project titled African Boy under his independent imprint, Continental Music.[23]

Public commentary and social issues

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Following the release of his debut album Citizen of the World in 2021, King Perryy spoke about political and social conditions in Nigeria during interviews surrounding the Blocking of Twitter in Nigeria. In an interview with Rolling Stone, he criticized the Nigerian government’s response to youth protests and discussed the economic realities facing young Nigerians stating that despite the international growth of the genre, many social and economic issues in the country remained unresolved.[24]

2023: Continental Playlist & Denge

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In 2023, King Perryy released the EP Continental Playlist. The project included collaborations with Tekno, 1da Banton, Victony and Ria Sean.[25] The EP explored Afrobeats, dancehall, reggae, drill and pop influences.[26] One of the songs from the project, “Tight Condition” featuring Victony, surpassed one million streams on Spotify in April 2023,[27]becoming one of King Perryy’s notable streaming milestones. The song’s success further strengthened the commercial reception of Continental Playlist and highlighted his growing presence in the Afro-fusion scene.[28]

Prior to the releases, King Perryy had introduced the original version of “Denge” featuring 1da Banton on his 2023 EP Continental Playlist. The song later evolved into a cross-African collaboration series. In 2024, he released “Denge II” featuring Runtown and Shatta Wale,[29] official video shot in Ghana by TG Omori, expanding the record’s reach across West Africa.[30]

On February 21, 2024, King Perryy released “Denge 3.0”, described as the East African version of the song, featuring Marioo, Joshua Baraka and Savara.[31] The release formed part of his pan-African musical approach, incorporating artists from different regions of the continent.[32]

2024–present: Niggas From The South and Continental Rave

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In 2024, King Perryy released the single “Confirm Parole” featuring Ajebo Hustlers and Dandizzy.[33] He also released “Gbege” featuring PsychoYP and Kaestyle.[34] Later that year, he released the EP Niggas From The South, a project influenced by southern Nigerian street culture, dancehall, Afrobeats and hip-hop sounds.[35]

In 2025, King Perryy released the EP Continental Rave, a six-track project centered around Afrotech, EDM and rave-inspired sounds.[36] The project featured tracks such as “No You Can’t Be Sober,” “Ogogoro,” “Feeling,”and “Tulemon” featuring Active Boy. The EP was described as an exploration of African rave culture and nightlife, blending Afrobeats melodies with electronic and dance influences by The Lagos Review.[37]

Discography

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Albums

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EP

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Singles

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Selected singles

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As lead artist
Year Title Album
2014 "Walakolombo" Non-album single
2018 "Eastern Baby"
"Man On Duty"
2019 "Work 'N' Grind" [43] Citizen of the World
"Murder" feat. Teni[44] Non-album single
2020 "My Darlina"[45] Non-album single
"Jigga"
"YKTFV (You Know The Fvcking Vibe)” Citizen of the World
"Waist" feat. Kizz Daniel[46] Citizen of the World
2021 "The Funicator" Non-album single
2022 "Go German" feat. Bella Shmurda & BackRoad Gee[47]
"Turkey Nla" [48] Non-album single
"Turkey Nla Remix"
2023 ”On God" [49]
"Beast Of Our Nation" feat. Wizard Chan & Tuzi[50] Non-album single
"Denge II” feat. Shatta Wale & Runtown[51][52] Denge 6.0
2024 "Denge 3.0"[53] Denge 6.0
As featured artist
Year Title Album
2019 "Tanana" (Ajebo Hustlers) feat. King Perryy Non-album single
"Kpokpokpo" (Triqa Blu) feat. King Perryy
2020 "Dirty Dancer" (Teflon Zincfence) feat. King Perryy
"My Girl" (E Kelly) feat. King Perryy
2022 "Whenever" (Ugoccie) feat. King Perryy Non-album single
2023 "Stand Attention" (PsychoYP) feat. King Perryy Osapa London - Deluxe

Awards and nominations

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Year Event Prize Recipient Result
2022 Ghana-Nigeria Music Awards Festival Reggae Artist Of The Year Himself Nominated

References

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  1. ↑ "CONTINENTAL SOUND KING PERRYY IS CREATING A PARADIGM SHIFT IN AFRO DANCEHALL MUSIC". Mix Mag. 3 March 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  2. ↑ "King Perryy Consolidates On Million Streams Achievement With Tight Condition". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. 15 April 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  3. ↑ "Timaya signs New Artiste King Perryy to DM Records". Bella Naija. 9 February 2018. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  4. ↑ "INSIDE THE EVOLUTION OF DRILL MUSIC IN NIGERIA'S CAPITAL CITY". Native Mag. Lagos, Nigeria. 7 April 2022. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  5. ↑ "King Perryy speaks on constantly discovering self". The Punch. 16 April 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  6. ↑ "5 minutes with Nigeria's Dancehall singer King Perryy". GQ South Africa. 2 March 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  7. ↑ "INTRODUCING KING PERRYY". F Word Magazine. 25 October 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  8. ↑ "In Conversation With King Perryy". Mix Madness. 21 January 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  9. ↑ "Why I exited Timaya's record label by King Perry". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 16 July 2022. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  10. ↑ "New Music Video King Perry Walakolombo". Bella Naija. 19 July 2017. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  11. ↑ "WATCH KOM KOM BY TIMAYA FEATURING KING PERRYY AND PATORANKING". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 1 December 2018. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  12. ↑ "WATCH KING PERRYY'S "WORK 'N' GRIND", A TRIBUTE TO THE HUSTLE". Native Mag. Lagos, Nigeria. 6 March 2019. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  13. ↑ "KING PERRYY SHARES TWO NEW SINGLES, "WORK N' GRIND" AND "MURDER" FEATURING TENI". Native Mag. Lagos, Nigeria. 26 February 2019. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  14. ↑ "Murder feat Teni King Perryy". Pan African. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  15. ↑ "King Perryy and Teni Hit The Streets In 'Murder'". Culture Custodian. 10 April 2019. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  16. ↑ "New Video King Perryy feat Psycho YP YKTFV (You Know The Fvcking Vibes)". BellaNaija. Lagos, Nigeria. 2 November 2020. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  17. ↑ "King Perryy seals deal with Jones Worldwide". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 21 February 2021. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  18. ↑ "New Music Friday Latest songs from Show Dem Camp, King Perryy, Jimohsoundz, Zinoleesky and others". Pulse Nigeria. 30 September 2022. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  19. ↑ "SONGS OF THE DAY NEW MUSIC FROM TIWA SAVAGE, OLAYINKA EHI, KING PERRY AND PYSCHOYP, AND MORE". Native Mag. 28 August 2020. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  20. ↑ "INSIDE THE EVOLUTION OF DRILL MUSIC IN NIGERIA'S CAPITAL CITY". Native Mag. Lagos, Nigeria. 7 April 2022. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  21. ↑ "King Perryy the continental boy becomes Citizen of the World". Pan African. 4 May 2021. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  22. ↑ "King Perryy ft. Bella Shmurda, Backroad Gee Go German Music". Mp3bullet. Lagos, Nigeria. 26 August 2022. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  23. ↑ "Davido, Wizkid, Sarkodie nominated for 2022 Ghana-Nigeria Music Awards Festival". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 1 June 2022. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  24. ↑ "HOW NIGERIAN MUSICIANS ARE RESPONDING TO THE COUNTRY'S TWITTER BAN". Rolling Stone. 10 June 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2026.
  25. ↑ "King Perryy Continental Playlist EP". Albumtalks. 11 February 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  26. ↑ "Continental Playlist King Perry's statement of intent Pulse Album Review". Pulse Nigeria. 15 February 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  27. ↑ "King Perryy consolidates on million streams achievement with Tight Condition". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 16 April 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  28. ↑ "King Perryy consolidates on million streams achievement with Tight Condition". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 16 April 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  29. ↑ "New Video King Perryy feat Runtown & Shatta Wale Denge II". BellaNaija. Lagos, Nigeria. 17 October 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  30. ↑ "King Perryy Taps Runtown, Shatta Wale On 'Denge II' Video". Mp3bullet. Lagos, Nigeria. 18 October 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  31. ↑ "King Perryy Denge 3.0 ft Marioo, Joshua Baraka, Savara". trendybeatz. Lagos, Nigeria. 17 October 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  32. ↑ "King Perryy ft. Marioo, Joshua Baraka & Savara Denge 3.0". highlife. Lagos, Nigeria. 8 March 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  33. ↑ "King Perryy releases Confirm Parole Gbege". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 26 October 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  34. ↑ "King Perryy taps Ajebo Hustlers, Dandizzy, Psycho YP for fiery two-pack single". Pulse Nigeria. 25 October 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  35. ↑ "King Perryy Shares New Project N****s from the South". Albumtalks. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  36. ↑ "King Perryy releases "Continental Rave" EP". Lagos Review. Lagos, Nigeria. 7 November 2025. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  37. ↑ "King Perryy drops high-energy anthem "Tulemon" with Dope Caesar & Active Boy". Lagos Review. Lagos, Nigeria. 7 October 2025. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  38. ↑ "Nigerian Afro-dancehall act steps out as a Citizen of The World". Jamaica Gleaner. 2 May 2021. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  39. ↑ "KING PERRYY GROWTH NEW MUSIC AND HIS CONTINENTAL PLAYLIST". Guap. 28 March 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  40. ↑ "King Perryy Releases New EP Continental Playlist". NTV Kenya. 14 February 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  41. ↑ "Listen to Nigerian artist King Perryy's home focused EP Niggas from the South". Grungecake. 5 November 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  42. ↑ "King Perryy ushers in "Continental Rave" EP with fiery new single". The Lagos Review. Editorial. 23 November 2025. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  43. ↑ "WATCH KING PERRYY'S WORK N GRIND A TRIBUTE TO THE HUSTLE". Native Magazine. 6 March 2019. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  44. ↑ "New Music King Perryy feat Teni Murder". Bella Naija. 26 February 2019. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  45. ↑ "Listen to King Perryy's New Single My Darlina". Okayafrica. 7 February 2020. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  46. ↑ "New Video King Perryy feat Kizz Daniel Waist". Bella Naija. 10 December 2020. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  47. ↑ "BackRoad Gee & King Perryy take on the TGIF Crew in this Episode of Ndani TGIF Show". Bella Naija. 5 November 2021. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  48. ↑ "New Music King Perryy Turkey Nla". Bella Naija. 1 October 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  49. ↑ "Nigeria Listen to King Perryy's new single On God". Music In Africa. 27 January 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  50. ↑ "New Music King Perryy feat. Wizard Chan & Tuzi Beast of our Nation". Bella Naija. 23 June 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  51. ↑ "King Perryy Shares Second Version of Hit Single Denge II With Shatta Wale & Runtown". Albumtalks. 12 October 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  52. ↑ "King Perryy, Runtown and Shatta Wale combine forces for Denge II". Notjustok. 6 October 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  53. ↑ "King Perry further exploits the potential of his hit song on Denge II Review". Albumtalks. 18 October 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
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