Biography
kingsley Chinwieke Okonkwo who is better known by the stage name, Kcee, is Nigerian singer and songwriter.
The Southeast bred artist has been in the industry for almost two decades became famous for his hit songs, Limpopo and Pull Over.
Early Life
Kcee and his longtime partner and friend hajie played as a duo for 12 years. They met in a church choir, 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.
Age
born 18 April 1979)
Education
He attended Tolu Primary School and he holds a Degree in Theater Arts from the University of Nsukka.
About Kcee Presh
After 12 years together, Kcee and Presh who were popularly known as KC Presh, decided to pursue solo careers.
The two met in church and signed up for the Star Quest TV show which they won. They gave us hits likes “Shokori Bobo” and “National Cake“.
There have been numerous reports concerning the split but the two have said in interviews that they just wanted to go their separate ways.
In an interview with The Net Newspaper, Presh shares his journey to the top, rumoured “beef”with Kcee, and his personal life.
Read excerpts;
On why he split with Kcee: “When Kcee and I were together, he was taking away my style of music because that wasn’t really me; it was the commercial side of us. But now I have woken up that thing inside of me; the singing, dancing and gingered Presh, all put together. I needed to bring out the other parts of me and it needed a lot of work that was why I went away.”
On his relationship with Kcee: “It is very normal and cordial. I remember on his birthday, I sent him a birthday message. I still have it on my phone and I can show you. Kcee and I are still brothers and we are both doing music successfully. I am not in competition with him, if I am not happy with him that makes me an enemy of progress. I am so happy for his progress. Even the last AY show, when he was performing, I was dancing. There’s nothing to regret about our decision to go solo. As far as music is concerned, Presh has somewhere to go to and that is where I am heading.”
On if he is envious of Kcee’s success: “I don’t think so. I am happy for him and what he has achieved so far. There is no need to be jealous or envious of him. I want him to be successful. This things happening to him is what I want, and I’m sure if you ask him now, he will tell you the same thing. I love Kcee, so there is no need to be envious of his success. I want him to succeed more than this.”
Children
Kwemtochukwu Okonkwo
Kanye Okonkwo
Somto Okonkwo.
Wife
He is happily married to Ijeoma Okonkwo with three children, namely; Kwemtochukwu Okonkwo, Kanye Okonkwo, Somto Okonkwo.
Family
Kcee has a younger brother named Emeka, who is widely known by the nickname E-money.
Awards
He won the Song of the Year award at the 2013 Headies Awards and also won the Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year at the 2014 Headies Awards.
His hit single titled “Limpopo” topped many music charts in Nigeria and other African continents.
Source of wealth
Kcee is currently under the Five-Star Music record label. The record label organises the Uli music festival in Anambra state every year. The festival which had its first edition in 2018 has the objective of making the people of Anambra happy.
Singer
Songwriter
Performer
Brand ambassador
Enterpreneur
HE signed a deal with the brand Magnum in 2015. That same year, he signed a new deal with MTN.
Net Worth
Kcee has an estimated net worth of US$5-US$10 million.
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