Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo popularly known as (KCEE) is a Nigerian Singer, Songwriter and a performer born on 18th April 1979 in Ajegunle Lagos. He received his elementary and secondary education in lagos, and then studied at the University of Nigeria Nsukka, where he graduated with a Degree in Theater Arts.
Kcee was formally in the Hip Hop duo group called KCPRESH with his longtime friend and partner Presh for twelve years. the superstar started music when he was in secondary school although he didn’t plan to become a musician but to become a professional footballer as he played for Julius Berger and puma football club locally.
Kcee and Presh met in a church choir were the both entered for the star Quest TV reality show and won the show. Their work as music partners gave them little recognition until 2011 when they separated to chase their individual careers. Kcee rose to the spotlight with the release of his song “Limpopo” in 2013 which was nominated for three awards and won one. He is currently under the record label "Five Star Music" and he is the brother of Nigeria Millionaire E-Money. Kcee released his first solo album in 2013 titled “Takeover”.Kcee was once married to Ijeoma Okonkwo, however the pair split up for a reason best known to them.
BIOGRAPHY IN SUMMARY
NAME | Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo |
STAGE NAME | Kcee |
GENRE OF MUSIC | Afro-pop |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Ajegunle, Lagos. |
DATE OF BIRTH | 18th April 1979 |
RECORD LABEL | Five Star Music |
ENDORSEMENT | MTN Nigeria. |
NET WORTH | $ 2.8 Million USD |
NET WORTH
Kcee Net worth is estimated to be around $2.8 Million USD.
ENDORSEMENT
- Signed a multi-million endorsement deal with Telecommunication company MTN in 2013
- Patience Jonathan appoints him as peace Ambassador of the federal Republic of Nigeria.
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ALBUM
- Takeover (2013)
AWARDS
2014 The Headies Awards
- Hip Hop World Revelation of the year (Takeover)
2013The Headies Awards
- Song of the year ( Limpopo)
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