Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo, better known as Kcee, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He was formerly in the Hip Hop duo group called Kc Presh. 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 the song “Limpopo”.He is the elder brother to E-money.
Kcee Early life and music career
Kcee and his longtime partner and friend hajie 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.
Endorsementsendorsement deal with Tele communications company MTN in 2013
- Patience Jonathan appoints Kcee as Peace Ambassador Of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria
- Signed a multi millionaire endorsement deal with Tele communications company MTN in 2015
- Magnum 2015
Discography
Albums
- Takeover (2013)
- Attention To Detail (2017)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Recipient | Results | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Headies | Producer of the Year | Del B for “Limpopo” | Nominated | |
| Song of the Year | “Limpopo” | Won | |||
| Channel O Music Video Awards 2013 | MOST GIFTED DANCE VIDEO | “Limpopo” | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | The Headies | Best R&B/Pop Album | “Takeover” | Nominated | |
| Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year | “Takeover” | Won | |||
| Artiste of the Year | “Himself” | Nominated |
Kcee Real Age
Born: 18 April 1979 (age 43 years), Ajegunle
Wife: Ijeoma Okonkwo (m. 2010)
Awards: The Headies Award for Best Pop Single, Nigeria Entertainment Award for Hottest Single of the Year
