Kcee (musician)
| Kcee | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo |
| Born |
18 April 1979[1] Ajegunle, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Origin | Uli, Anambra State, Nigeria [2] |
| Genres | African popular music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, performer |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Five Star Music |
| Associated acts | E-Money, Harrysong, Skiibii, Davido,Akoo Nana |
Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo (born 18 April 1979), better known as Kcee (sometimes stylised as KCee), is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He was formally in the Hip Hop duo group called Kc Presh .[3] He currently has a record deal with Five Star Music. He started working with Del B, a record producer known for producing "Limpopo (Kcee song)".[4]
Early life and music career
Kcee and his longtime partner and friend Presh made an impact in the entertainment industry as a duo for 12years they worked together as music partners which gave then both a few recognition until 2011 when they called for a split both chasing their own career on their own not together anymore. They met him in a church choir and they were running the choir together after which they both entered for the Star Quest TV reality show together and won the show.[5]
Endorsements
- Signed a multi millionaire endorsement deal with Tele communications company MTN in 2013[6]
- Patience Jonathan appoints Kcee as Peace Ambassador Of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria[7]
- Signed a multi millionaire endorsement deal with Tele communications company MTN in 2015[8]
- Magnum 2015[9]
Discography
Albums
- Takeover (2013)
Videography
| Year | Title | Director | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Bambala As featured artiste | Avalon Okpe | [10] |
| 2016 | Agbomma | Tchidi Chikere | [11] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Recipient | Results | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Headies | Producer of the Year | Del B for " Limpopo" | Nominated | [12] |
| Song of the Year | " Limpopo | Won | [13] | ||
| Channel O Music Video Awards 2013 | MOST GIFTED DANCE VIDEO | " Limpopo" | Nominated | [14] | |
| 2014 | The Headies | Best R&B/Pop Album | " Takeover" | Nominated | [15] |
| Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year | " Takeover" | Won | [16] | ||
| Artiste of the Year | "Himself" | Nominated | [17] | ||
See also
References
- ↑ "Kcee Biography". Street Request. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
- ↑ "Kcee Biography". Street Request. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
- ↑ "kcee presh break up". Nigeria Films. Retrieved 18 June 2011.
- ↑ ""Kcee" Limpopo". NotJustOk. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ↑ "Kcee Biography". TMTN. Retrieved 14 March 2015.
- ↑ "MTN splashes N500m on endorsement deals". TheNetNg. Retrieved 16 September 2013.
- ↑ "Patience Jonathan appoints Limpopo Crooner Kcee as Peace Ambassador". DailyPost. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
- ↑ "MTN splashes N600m on endorsement deals". KonkNaija Media. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
- ↑ "KCee Announces His Latest Endorsement Deal with Magnum". BellaNaija. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
- ↑ "Music Video Akoo Nana - Bambala feat. Kcee & Harrysong". Pulse.com.gh. David Mawuli. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
- ↑ "Kcee Patience Ozorkwor, Chiwetalu Agu, star in singer's 'Agbomma' video". Pulse.com.gh. David Mawuli. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
- ↑ "The Headies Awards; Full List of Winners". Bella Naija. 2 January 2014. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
- ↑ "The Headies Awards; Full List of Winners". Bella Naija. 1 January 2014. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ↑ "Channel O Music Video Awards 2013: Full List Of Winners". Bella Naija. 1 January 2014. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
- ↑ "The Headies Awards; Full List of Winners". DonBoye. 4 January 2014. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
- ↑ "The Headies Awards; Full List of Winners". DonBoye. 4 January 2014. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
- ↑ "The Headies Awards; Full List of Winners". DonBoye. 4 January 2014. Retrieved 15 December 2014.