CKAY INTERVIEW // OFF DUTY [NEW QUICK FIRE 2026 FEATURE]
CKAY INTERVIEW: From Paris dining spots and morning silence to his ultimate comfort food combo, CKay steps away from the studio to answer VIPER’s quick-fire questions.
When he is not in the studio crafting global hits or breaking down the deep emotional arcs of his projects, CKay keeps things remarkably grounded. For our latest edition of Off Duty, VIPER caught up with the Nigerian artist to get a snapshot of his life beyond the music.
In this quick-fire feature, CKay opens up about his essential morning rituals, the album that stays on heavy rotation at home, his go-to comfort meal, and the Paris restaurant he cannot stop thinking about. Read on to discover what keeps CKay inspired, rested, and operating at his best when the studio lights turn off.
What 3 items are always in your pocket?
Phone, cash/cards, car/house keys
Which song always puts you in a good mood?
CKAY ft mavo – BODY (danz)
What is the most used app on your phone right now?
The journal app. My diary holds many secrets…
What is one product you can’t go a week without using?
My laptop. I use it to create and do other important work, hence it’s my best friend.
What’s your favourite city to travel to?
Right now, Paris
What is your favourite food spot?
Right now, a restaurant in Paris called Chez Francis
What is the very first thing you do when you wake up?
Sit in silence for a while, give thanks to God and begin my day.
Are you a “coffee and silence” person or do you need a specific playlist to get your day started?
I’m definitely coffee and silence. It’s too early for music and/or chit-chat.
What’s on your bedside table right now?
Bottled water (always).
What’s your favourite comfort food?
Fried yam, fried plantain, fried eggs and fried chicken nuggets. BANGER combo. Don’t play!
What’s your favourite shop or boutique?
I have none. Wherever has good drip, I shop there.
What’s your favourite album to listen to while you’re hanging out at home?
Kanye West – ‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy’
What’s your favourite way to spend a Sunday afternoon?
Doing nothing. If God rested on the 7th day, who am I not to?
What was the last film or TV show you binged?
Foundation
Who’s your unlikely style icon?
Lenny Kravitz
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