Kcee (musician)

Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo, better known as Kcee[lower-alpha 1], is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He was formerly in the Hip Hop duo group called Kc Presh.[1] He is from Amaputu in Uli in Ihiala local government area in Anambra State Nigeria. He currently has a record deal with Five Star Music. He worked with Del B, a record producer known for producing Kcee's popular song "Limpopo".[2] He is the elder brother to E-money.

Kcee
Background information
Birth nameKingsley Chinweike Okonkwo
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Ajegunle, Lagos State, Nigeria
GenresAfrican popular music, Gospel music, Igbo Highlife
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, performer
Years active2011–present
LabelsFive Star Music

Early life and music career

Kcee and his longtime partner and friend Presh played as a duo for 12 years. They met in a church choir, were in the choir together till both entered for the Star Quest TV reality show together and won the show. Their work together as music partners gave them both a few recognition until 2011 when they split, both chasing their own careers quite separately. Kcee released "Sweet Mary J" [3] which was his first single in 2020. In June 2023, he released a new hit single, "Ojapiano" which seamlessly blends the traditional sounds of Ọjà music, originating from the Igbos of South East Nigeria, with the popular South African beats of Amapiano. [4]

Endorsements

Discography

Albums
  • Takeover (2013)
  • Attention To Detail (2017)

Videography
Year Title Director Ref
2016 Bambala As featured artiste Avalon Okpe [9]
2016 Agbomma Tchidi Chikere [10]
2018 Burn Sneeze [11]
2018 Bullion Squad Moses Inwang [12]
2018 Boo featuring Tekno Clarence Peters [13]

Awards and nominations
Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Recipient Results Ref
2013 The Headies Producer of the Year Del B for "Limpopo" Nominated [14]
Song of the Year "Limpopo" Won [15]
Channel O Music Video Awards 2013 MOST GIFTED DANCE VIDEO "Limpopo" Nominated [16]
2014 The Headies Best R&B/Pop Album "Takeover" Nominated [17]
Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year "Takeover" Won [17]
Artiste of the Year "Himself" Nominated [17]

See also

Notes
  1. sometimes stylised as KCee

References
  1. "kcee presh break up". Nigeria Films. Retrieved 18 June 2011.
  2. ""Kcee" Limpopo". NotJustOk. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
  3. "Kcee - Sweet Mary J (With Lyrics)". Naijapals. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
  4. "Kcee - Ojapiano". Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  5. "MTN splashes N500m on endorsement deals". TheNetNg. Retrieved 16 September 2013.
  6. "Patience Jonathan appoints Limpopo Crooner Kcee as Peace Ambassador". DailyPost. 10 March 2014. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
  7. "MTN splashes N600m on endorsement deals". KonkNaija Media. 20 June 2013. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  8. "KCee Announces His Latest Endorsement Deal with Magnum". BellaNaija. 23 March 2015. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
  9. "Music Video Akoo Nana - Bambala feat. Kcee & Harrysong". Pulse.com.gh. David Mawuli. 3 October 2015. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  10. "Kcee Patience Ozorkwor, Chiwetalu Agu, star in singer's 'Agbomma' video". Pulse.com.gh. David Mawuli. 24 September 2015. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
  11. "Kcee ft. Sarkodie – Burn (Official Music Video) | Ghpop.com". 6 March 2018. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
  12. "Must watch! Kcee drops the official video for 'Bullion Squad'". 18 April 2018.
  13. "Kcee - Boo (Official Video) ft. Tekno".
  14. "The Headies Awards; Full List of Winners". Bella Naija. 2 January 2014. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
  15. "The Headies Awards; Full List of Winners". Bella Naija. 1 January 2014. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
  16. "Channel O Music Video Awards 2013: Full List Of Winners". Bella Naija. 1 January 2014. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
  17. "The Headies Awards; Full List of Winners". DonBoye. 4 January 2014. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
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