Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo popularly known as Kcee is an Nigerian afrobeat singer, songwriter, and performer. Kcee was born on the 18th of April, 1979 in Ajegunle, Lagos, Nigeria, in the family of Late Mr and Mrs Okonko. He is a Uli, Anambra State, but was raised in Lagos State because his dad was a DJ. He had the aspiration of becoming the governor of Ananbra State and even made a comment about it in 2017 in an interview with Okey Bakassi.
Kcee Profile Overview
| Real Name: | Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo |
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| Birthday: | 18th of April 1979 |
| Age: | 41 years |
| Place of Birth: | Ajegunle, Lagos, Nigeria |
| Zodiac Sign: | Aries |
| Height: | 5ft 9in |
| Occupation: |
Singer, songwriter, performer
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| Years Active: | 2013–present |
| Net Worth: | $2 million |
| Partner(s): | Ijeoma Okonkwo (Married. 2010) |
| Death-O-Meter: | Alive |
His younger brother E-Money is one of the richest individuals in Nigeria currently. His personal life; relationships, marriage, and investments private still remains a secret.
Kcee Music Career
At the infancy of his career, his parents opposed his decision of becoming a musician, but him and his friend Precious John were bent on actualizing their dreams. They came popular after winning the Star Quest TV reality show. As winners of the show, they entitled to four years music contract with Kennis Music and a cheque of one million Naira. After winning the reality show, they rose to the hall of fame and were homoured with numerous awards. 12 years after their fame, they decided to seperate in order chase their musical dreams seperately. Kcee was later signd by Five-Star Music, a record label that host shows for Anambra people every year in order reawaken their musical dreams.
Kcee Cars And Houses
After winning the Star Quest TV Reality Show award, Kcee bought his first car, a Mercedes Benz 190. Buzznigeria.com has it that in 2018 Kcee bought 4 other cars, all gold in colour. Kcee’s younger brother also bought him a Mercedes Benz G-wagon, as a birthday gift. In addition to all his luxirious cars. Kcee own a mansion that has won the admiration of all.
Kcee’s Endorsements
- Kcee signed a multi-millionaire endorsement deal with MTN in 2013.
- Patience Jonathan made him Peace Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
- Kcee signed a multi-millionaire endorsement deal with MTN in 2015.
- He became a Magnum ambassador in 2015.
- Kcee is an ambassador of Air Peace Airline.
Kcee’s Albums
1. Takeover – 2013
2. Attention to Detail – 2017
Kcee’s Videography
- Bambala (as a featured artiste) directed by Avalon Okpe – 2016
- Agbomma directed by Tchidi Chikere – 2016
- Burn directed by Sneeze – 2018
- Bullion Squad directed by Moses Inwang – 2018
- Boo featuring Tekno directed by Clarence Peters – 2018
Awards And Nominations Of Kcee
- Best collaboration
- Most promising act – 2002
- Best South-South Artist – 2006
- The Best Akwa Cross Artist – 2006
- Limpopo was named song of the year at the Headies – 2013
- At the Channel O Music Video Awards, Limpopo was nominated for the most gifted dance video – 2014
- Takeover was nominated at the Headies as the Best R&B/Pop Album – 2014
- Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year at the Headies – 2014
- Nominated at the Headies as the Artiste of the Year – 2014
Net Worth of Kcee
Kcee’s multi-million endorsements and flourishing music career has estimated his net worth to be $2 million.
