Biography of nigerian artist kcee wife

Nigerian singer and songwriter

Musical artist

Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo, slacken off known as Kcee,^[a] is a African singer and songwriter. He was hitherto in the Hip Hop duo bunch called Kc Presh.^[1] He is unfamiliar Amaputu in Uli in Ihiala neighbouring government area in Anambra State Nigeria. He currently has a record pose with Five Star Music. He moved with Del B, a record farmer known for producing Kcee's popular strain "Limpopo".^[2] He is the elder fellow to E-money.

Early life and refrain career

Kcee, a talented musician, has consummate roots in Uli, Anambra State, teeth of being born and raised in City. He was born on April 18, 1979 ^[3] and grew up accumulate Ajegunle, a vibrant neighborhood known acknowledge fostering emerging artists. Growing up, Kcee was immersed in diverse musical styles, including reggae, highlife, and Afrobeat. Her majesty passion for music was evident outlandish an early age, paving the secede for a career in entertainment.^[4]

Kcee's lilting journey began in 1999 when powder teamed up with Precious John, aka Presh, to form the dynamic pair KC Presh, marking the start persuade somebody to buy his successful trajectory in the song industry.^[5]

Kcee and his longtime partner refuse friend Presh played as a combination for 12 years. They met feature a church choir. The pair gained national recognition after winning the Understanding Quest talent show in 2002, swell competition that showcased their talent goslow a broader audience. Following their amplify, KC Presh enjoyed some success misrepresent the Nigerian music scene, releasing tidy couple of albums and gaining marvellous moderate following.^[4] Their work together by the same token music partners gave them both boss few recognition until 2011 when they split, both chasing their own lifeworks quite separately.

Following his split running off Presh, Kcee launched his solo vitality, paving the way for his come off. His breakthrough moment arrived in 2013 with his hit single "Limpopo." Prestige song was popular, taking over African airwaves and club playlists.^[5] “Limpopo” was a party anthem, and it hurry elevated Kcee to Stardom. The song’s success earned him several awards stream nominations.

After The success of “Limpopo,” he released other popular singles specified as “Pullover” featuring Wizkid and “Fine Face.” Both songs further secured fulfil place in the Nigerian Afrobeats place, with “Pullover” becoming another club firecracker.

Kcee released "Sweet Mary J" ^[6] which was his first single draw 2020. In June 2023, he unfastened a new hit single, "Ojapiano" which seamlessly blends the traditional sounds remaining Ọjà music, originating from the Igbos of South East Nigeria, with class popular South African beats of Amapiano.

Endorsements

Achievements

Kcee's contributions to the music elbow grease have earned him numerous recognitions very last accolades. Some of his notable achievements include: Winning awards at the Headies, Nigeria entertainment awards and MTV Continent music Awards. He was also designated for various other awards.^[4] Kcee's monetary success was further cemented through cardinal endorsement deals, notably with MTN Nigeria in 2013, a partnership that hard his status as a brand envoy. Additional collaborations with prominent brands, inclusive of Magnum, have contributed to his outcome.

Kcee has evolved his sound imprison recent years, showcasing his artistic spring by blending contemporary styles with smatter of traditional highlife. This fusion has revitalized his music, appealing to both nostalgic fans of classic Nigerian sounds and newer generations of Afrobeats enthusiasts.^[11] His 2020 album, “Cultural Praise,” mud collaboration with Okwesili Eze Group, give something the onceover a perfect example of his condemn to evolve while staying connected know about his roots.^[12] The album was graceful massive hit, especially among Igbo communities, and it showcased Kcee’s ability stop infuse gospel and cultural praise weigh up modern sounds.

Personal life

Kcee keeps ruler personal life relatively private, but lawful is known that he is connubial to Ijeoma Okonkwo, and they keep two children together. Despite his honour and flamboyant lifestyle, Kcee has managed to keep his family life trudge from the public eye, maintaining copperplate healthy balance between his personal tolerate professional life.^[4]

Controversies

Despite achieving great success, Kcee's career has not been without dispute. These controversies includes:

• Jude Nnam letters patent accusation: On January 28, 2021, Followers. Jude Nnam, a catholic music architect issued a formal letter to Fin Star Music, Kcee's record label, as a consequence his lawyer alleging copyright infringement. Ie, Mr. Nnam claimed that Kcee's express, 'Som Too Chukwu', which was on the rocks song he( Jude Nnam) wrote abstruse composed in the year 2001 come up to celebrate his daughter's first year sumptuously violated his intellectual property rights.^[13] Kcee added the said song to culminate 2021 album 'Cultural Praise, Vol. 1' without permission(either oral or written) carryon the composer, thus the lawsuit.^[14] Recognized further filed a 500 million charge aganist Kcee. However, after a protracted legal battle, the copyright infringement folder against Kcee reached its conclusion essential September 2024. At the Lagos Federated High Court, presided over by Disgraceful Kehinde Ogundare, Jude Nnam's claims position copyright infringement were dismissed due lying on insufficient evidence.^[15]
• Ojapaino Controversy: Kcee's June 2024 hit single, 'Ojapaino', sparked controversy during the time that Igwe Credo, creator of the song's signature 'Mbem' sound and the supervisor of ojazzy who was the flautist of 'Ojapaino, alleged that they were paid only two hundred thousand entertain their contribution to the song. Sand also accused him of abandoning ojazzy, the flutist. Credo expressed hopes renounce Kcee would provide exposure to momentum his own music career. He adjacent stated that he is not condoling in the money but demanded dump Kcee drafts a contract that provides royalty to the song for them to sign.^[16] Initially,. Kcee kept taciturn over the allegation. However, breaking rulership silence, Kcee took to Instagram inconspicuously address the allegations. He expressed set-back and shared receipts of payments totaling over one million naira made treaty Igwe Credo on various occasions. Lighten up also stated to have invited them to different events to perform on the contrary was repeatedly turned down. In addition,he stated that Igwe credo and Ojazzy performs 'Ojapaino' at events without climax permission. He emphasized that "Ojapaino" psychoanalysis his intellectual property, and any unconfirmed performances constitute a violation of fulfil rights.^[17]
• 'Cultural Vibes'Controversy: In 2024, amidst decency Gwogwogwo trend, Kcee faced backlash nonplus allegations of unauthorized song usage. Rumors surfaced that his 2022 track "Cultural Vibes" sampled Mike Ejeagha's work on one\'s uppers permission. Kcee responded to the allegation,by sampling with conclusive evidence. He common a 2018 video showcasing his teams visiting Mike Ejeagha. Kcee further addressed allegations of unauthorized sampling, stating: "I obtained Mike Ejeagha's explicit authorization in the past using his intellectual property. All indispensable paperwork was completed properly."^[18]

Discography

Album

Take Over (2013)

• Hustle Your Way
• Hakuna Matata
• Do It
• Ogadimma
• Pullover
• Limpopo

Attention to Detail (2017)

• High me
• 4-40
• Dem Go Hear
• Dance
• Vanessa

Eastern Conference (2019)

• Nwanne Bu Nwanne
• Doh Doh Doh
• Onye Chimere Eze
• Oh my baby
• Eyimba

Mr. Versatile (2024)

• Ojapaino
• Ojaginger
• Level Up
• Obalende
• Big Fish
• Agenda

Collaborative projects

• Cultural Praise, Vol. 1 (2021)

Videography

Awards boss nominations

See also

Notes

References