Biography
Kingsley Chinwieke Okonkwo (born 18 April 1979), better known by his stage name Kcee, is a 45-year-old successful Nigerian singer and songwriter.
This Southeast Asian artist has been in the industry for nearly two decades and rose to fame with hit songs Limpopo and Pull Over.
He was formerly a member of the duo Kcee Presh.
Kcee is signed to Five Star Entertainment and is one of the company’s top executives. He is the brother of business tycoon E-Money.
Nigerian singer
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| Full name: | Kingsley Chinwieke Okonkwo |
| Stage name: | Kcee |
| Born: | April 18, 1979 (age 45) |
| Place of birth: | Ajegunle, Lagos, Nigeria |
| State of origin: | Anambra State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Parents: | Chief Okonkwo and Mrs. Okonkwo |
| The children: | Kwemtochukwu Okonkwo, Kanye Okonkwo, Somto Okonkwo |
| Height: | Do not have |
| Siblings: | Cryptocurrency |
| Girlfriend • Wife: | Ijeoma Okonkwo (married 2010) |
| Job: | Singer • Musician |
| Net worth: | 5-10 million USD |
Early life
Kcee was born into the family of Chief Okonkwo and Mrs Okonkwo of Amapatu village in South Eastern Nigeria. His hometown is Uli, located in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. He was born on April 18, 1979 and was given the name Kingsley Chinwieke.
Kcee was raised in a Christian family, as his parents were Catholic. Therefore, he and his siblings regularly attended church services. In addition, he came from a hardworking family that valued both education and entrepreneurship.
He spent his formative years in Anambra State before moving to Lagos, the country’s commercial hub, in search of greener pastures. One of the reasons he moved to Lagos was to achieve his dream of becoming a music star.
Kcee has a younger brother named Emeka, widely known by his nickname E-Money. This younger brother has supported Kcee’s career goals and provided him with the funds to launch his solo music career.
Education
Kcee attended top public schools in Anambra state for her primary and secondary education.
He achieved high marks in the Junior Certificate and the West African School Certificate.
Career
While Kcee was in the choir, he developed a friendship with Hajie, who was also interested in making mainstream music. Together, they formed a Hip-hop group called KC Presh. The duo participated in the reality TV show Star Quest TV and won. This was the beginning of great things for Kcee and his friend. Winning the show opened up opportunities in the industry as they began their music careers.
Together they released a number of hit singles, which earned them invitations to perform at shows and concerts. However, after a while, both artists decided to go their separate ways and embark on solo careers.
Kcee took the industry by storm when he released his chart-topping single, Limpopo, in 2012. The song was a commercial success and helped propel Kcee into the spotlight. He was nominated for awards for the single.
The song was produced by one of the best music producers in the industry, Del B. With his collaboration with Limpopo, he won Song of the Year at The Headies Awards in 2013.
He complimented this success with the hit song Pull Over. The single, which featured Wizkid, received heavy airplay on radio and television stations around the world. It was also voted one of the top ten club tracks of the year.
Talented singer, Kcee released his debut studio album, Takeover, in 2013. The album sold thousands of copies worldwide. Four years later, he released his second project, Attention To Detail. In 2020, he released the song, Sweet Mary J, as his first single of the year.
Awards and nominations
Kcee won the Hip Hop World Revelation Of The Year award at The Headies Awards in 2014. That same year, he was nominated for Best R&B/Pop Album and Artist of the Year at the awards ceremony.
Social media
Kcee posts pictures of his lavish lifestyle on social media. He also uses the platform to promote his work and interact with his fans.
He has over 3.6 million followers on Instagram.
- Instagram Username – @iam_kcee
- Twitter Username – @iam_kcee
Personal life
Unlike some other celebrities, Kcee has achieved success in both his career and married life. He is happily married to Ijeoma Okonkwo and has three children, namely; Kwemtochukwu Okonkwo, Kanye Okonkwo, Somto Okonkwo. He also turned 45 this year. When he turned one, his family and close friends threw him a lavish birthday party.
Kcee owns several sought-after properties across Nigeria and Europe. His primary residence is in a high-end estate on Victoria Island, and he has a fleet of cars in his garage.
In 2013, Kcee signed a multi-million dollar deal with telecommunications giant MTN to become one of their ambassadors. He was appointed Nigeria’s Ambassador of Peace by the former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan.
He signed with the Magnum brand in 2015. That same year, he signed a new contract with MTN.
Net worth
Since becoming a superstar, Kcee has made a lot of money from her music career.
He also diversified his income by investing in different areas. This helped him accumulate a lot of wealth.
Currently, Kcee has an estimated net worth of between $5 million and $10 million.
