Kcee | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo |
Born | Ajegunle, Lagos State, Nigeria |
Genres | African popular music, Gospel music, Igbo Highlife |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, performer |
Years active | 2011–present |
Labels | Five Star Music |
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 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]
Year | Title | Director | Ref |
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2016 | BambalaAs 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] |
Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Recipient | Results | Ref |
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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] | ||
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