Quick Facts
- Name
- Kcee
- Occupation
- Nigeria Artist.
- Place of Birth
- Ajegunle Lagos, Nigeria
- Home Town
- Ihiala, Anambra state
- Real name
- Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwoi
Synopsis
Born Kingsley ChinweikeOkonkwois a Nigerian artist. He was born in Ajegunle, Lagos to a father who is a DJ. Kcee attended Central High school, Isolo; and went on to University Of Nsukka where he graduated with a degree inTheatreArts.
Early Life/Career
Growing up, Kcee did not plan to become a musician but to become a professional footballer as he played for Julius Berger and Puma football clubs locally. Kcee's rise to fame was when he won the Star Quest talent show in 2002, which he won alongside Precious John, the duo used to be a group called KC Presh until they split after 12years together.
His club banger 'Limpopo' got him back on his feet after splitting from Precious.Kcee is currently under Star music and it's owned by E-money(EmekaOkonkwo; his brother) who is the president and him the vice president. Kcee who released another album called 'Take over' in 2013 has won several awards like KORA awards, Channel O awards and Hip-hop world awards. Kcee who is a brand ambassador for MTN recently got branded as a peace ambassador for African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM) by Patience Jonathan.
Personal life:
Kcee was once married to Ijeoma Okonkwo, however the pair splitted.