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  • How I was duped $70K for a song remix – Kcee

    How I was duped $70K for a song remix – Kcee

    Popular singer Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo better known as Kcee has explained why he has not been doing remixes of his top songs. 

    Speaking in a recent episode of Isbae U’s YouTube series ‘Curiosity made me ask’ the father of two talked about his music career, evolution and how he had stayed relevant in the industry despite having been around for more than three decades at the highest level.

    The ‘Ojapiano’ crooner shared how he once tried to get an American artist to feature on his song some years back, but unfortunately, got duped. 

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    He also shared how the American band One Republic reached out to him and asked for the opportunity to be on the remix of his song, Ojapiano.

    The host, Isbae U asked KCee to confirm if he didn’t pay for the remix, he reiterated that he didn’t and was shocked that One Republic would reach out to him and want to be on the same song.

    His words: “Well I don’t need to say too much but I can’t pay anybody for a remix. Actually I tried to pay for a remix like about eight, nine years ago and they duped me about $70k and that was when I said I would never pay anybody a dime for collaboration.

    “I didn’t beg them, they messaged me. The truth is the sound was very good. The sound was new and the sound was fresh. 

    “A lot of people tried to hit me up for a remix and anybody that knows me, I hardly do remixes of my hit songs. And most of my hit songs are always with me but this one when they came for it, I was like who am I, I was shocked.”

  • Eedris Abdulkareem’s fight was good but wrongly executed – Kcee

    Eedris Abdulkareem’s fight was good but wrongly executed – Kcee

    Singer Kingsley Okonkwo popularly known as KCee has come to the defence of his senior colleague, Eedris Abdulkareem following his online saga with his ex-band mates.

    Eedris, while appearing on the Honest Bunch Podcast, narrated the 2004 infamous airplane incident with American rapper 50 Cent, who was headlining the Nigerian Breweries music tour.

    According to Eedris, he sat in the business class section of the plane which 50 Cent’s crew claimed was exclusively for the American rapper and he refused to leave claiming he had entered an agreement with the Nigerian Breweries to accord him the same treatment as 50 Cent.

    Things took a sudden twist and a physical confrontation followed which Eedris claimed was recorded by veteran cinematographer DJ Tee and it got the attention of President Obasanjo who instructed the Inspector General of Police to step in.

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    Eedris claimed that the incident paved the way for Nigerian artists to be respected both at home and abroad.

    Speaking on it in an interview with Naija 102fm, KCee noted how many of the people speaking on it weren’t there and as witness, he recounted the incident as he made it clear that 50 Cent wasn’t even at the scene as he was in his car.

    He stated that Eedris isn’t a bad person, though he might have his flaws but in all, he was fighting for the good of the industry but maybe in the wrong way.

    “I dey inside that fight, I sidon near Eedris, in fact, I was at the back, it was Eedris who told me to come to the front. E-Money was the only cameraman there that videoed everything. E-Money was my manager and he was always holding a camcorder videoing everything. The slap dey take give E-Money take collect that content ehn. He was the only one that had the content that day. 

    “Before that are talking about the issue today, are just saying it based on hearsay and they were not there. I don’t talk about the matter, because it pains me. That’s how the industry has been for so many years. Eedris didn’t even see 50 Cent that day, he was inside a car, and no one even saw him. 

    “It was his team that saw Eedris seated where he was supposed to see. And to be honest, Eedris isn’t that bad though e get his own for body. But d fight wey Eedris dey fight na good fight but maybe wrongly”.

  • I brought Iyanya to Lagos, accommodated him for six years – Kcee

    I brought Iyanya to Lagos, accommodated him for six years – Kcee

    Popular singer, Kingsley Okonkwo, aka Kcee, has recounted how he brought his colleague, Iyanya to Lagos and accommodated him for six years.

    He also revealed that he discovered Skibii’s talent and brought him to the spotlight.

    Kcee said he doesn’t like to blow his trumpet despite supporting several of his colleagues in the music industry.

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    Speaking in a recent episode of the Afrobeats Podcast, Kcee said: “I brought Iyanya to Lagos, I bought his first flight ticket. He stayed with me for six years in Lagos. I don’t talk about it.

    “I also brought Skibii to the music industry. Skibii is grateful to me for that till today. When I was recording ‘Ojapiano,’ Skibii was in the studio with me. He was a co-writer of the song. We visit each other always. We are still like father and son.

    “When I saw Skibii I was like, ‘I love this guy. I’m going to work with him.’ Even when he wasn’t popping, I always tell him, ‘Look into my eyes, you’re gonna blow. I don’t know how, I don’t know when, but you are a star. So that gave him a lot of confidence.

    “I am that guy that knows how to identify talent. When I see it, I know. And I would support.”

  • Harrysong has a problem, needs prayers, says Kcee

    Harrysong has a problem, needs prayers, says Kcee

    Singer and co-founder of Five Star Music, Kingsley Okonkwo, popularly known as Kcee, has called for prayers for his former signee, Harrysong. 

    He also slammed Harrysong for claiming to have written his hit songs while he was signed to the label.

    The Nation reported that Harrysong previously called out Kcee and his brother and business partner, E-Money, over allegations of holding his musical rights.

    However, reacting in the latest episode of the Afrobeats podcast, Kcee said Harrysong was still in the village with his grandmother when he won Star Quest talent show with his former partner, Presh, and got signed to Kennis Music where they released three albums.

    He pointed out that it has been eight years since Harrysong left Five Star Music and he is still producing hits without him in the label.

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    He said he believes that Harrysong needs prayers as he is also fighting his wife and former manager, Soso.

    Kcee said: “When I won Star Quest, Harrysong was in the village with his grandmother. I did three albums with Kennis Music, did Harrysong write those? Harrysong has a problem, we need to pray for him. Jokes apart, we need to pray for him.”

  • I began my career as a DJ, says Kcee

    I began my career as a DJ, says Kcee

    Popular singer Kingsley Okonkwo, aka Kcee, has spoken on how he started off as a Disc Jockey before becoming a musician.

    Speaking in the latest episode of the Afrobeats Podcast, the ‘Ojapiano’ crooner said he and his brother and co-founder of Five Star Music, Emeka Okonkwo, aka E-Money, were disc jockeys before switching careers.

    He said: “My father was a DJ, a record seller. I grew up in a home where my father sold records. So all the old-school artists, I know them [their music]. I was selling their records when I was about 5 or 6 years old.

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    “When I was in secondary school, I was already handling a full record store and playing at parties. Me and E-Money were DJs. So, I listened to a lot of artists, I was studying them not knowing i was going into music”.

    He credited his father with shaping his music career.

    Kcee said the secret to his longevity in the music industry is his “ear for a hit song.”

  • Singer KCee wins N11.7m bet after Nigeria beat Ivory Coast

    Singer KCee wins N11.7m bet after Nigeria beat Ivory Coast

    Prominent singer and songwriter, Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo, popularly known as Kcee, has reportedly won a bet of N11.7 million following the victory of Nigeria Super Eagles versus Ivory Coast match.

    On Wednesday, January 17, the Limpopo hitmaker made news when he bet N3 million on his country to defeat Cote d’Ivoire.

    In a TikTok video, Kcee shared a joyful moment with fellow singer Teni after the Super Eagles secured a 1-0 victory at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

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    The decisive goal came from Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong, converting a powerful penalty in the second half.

    Fans and followers joined the celebration, expressing their reactions on the post.

    Below are some reactions:

    SON7: “If you get money you go enjoy bet no be us wey dey use #200 pursue 2mil.”

    user6092095442037: “As we Dey celebrate say my papa win 20trillion before we know my mama run come say she win 40trillion.”

    Igwefresh Yusuff: “Put 3m and Win 11.7, Na who get money get bet Ma kala.”

    IfeRoyal: “Na the same bet go still collect the 11.7m later on gradually.”

    Malcolm: “I win 55 zillion with this naija game, if you argue I go post screenshot.”

    Tommy: “I go stake game with 15k I go won die.”

  • How KCee lured me to Lagos, arrested me – Igwe Credo

    How KCee lured me to Lagos, arrested me – Igwe Credo

    Fast-rising chanter, Francis Akunne, popularly known as Igwe Credo Mbem, has revealed how singer KCee lured him to Lagos using a fake identity but was arrested upon arriving at the airport.

    During the interview with Legit, the young performer revealed that since the whole debacle started, all he and Ojazzy got as remuneration from KCee was N500k.

    He gave a breakdown of the payments, the date, and information about what the money was for.

    Igwe said: “I was fighting for the publishing rights of the song, which is entitled to everybody who participated in the song. I did the chant and hyping of E-Money in Ojapiano. I am asking for the split-ship for the two songs I helped create.”

    He also shared how he participated in making the songs beyond just being Ojazzy’s manager but also as an artist.

    He noted during the chat that his life had been a nightmare since going on YanBaba’s show and speaking about his dealings with KCee.

    During the interview, he shared how KCee lured him to Lagos and got him arrested last November after his chat with YanBaba went viral.

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    He added: “What happened was that a client called us and said he had a gig for us. We charged them N2.5m, but we agreed on N2m. One million was paid into our account, and flight tickets were booked for me and Ojazzy.

    “On arriving in Lagos, we were picked up at the airport by the police and were thrown in jail. We never knew it was KCee who was behind it all. He lured me and Ojazzy from Awka to Lagos so he could deal with us.”

    Igwe Credo shared that he and Ojazzy spent a day in jail but were bailed out by his management.

    He noted: “Ojazzy was paid off, I am yet to receive shishi. After we were released, Ojazzy had an agreement with them as he was paid off; that was why he was given the car. But I am yet to receive shishi. They also agreed to use him whenever KCee has a show, and he needs an Oja person.”

  • Phyno, Kcee, Selebobo, Sunny Nneji mentor Hi-life Fest quarter-finalists

    Music stars Selebobo, Phyno, KCEE and Sunny Nneji have met offered the quarter-finalists of Hi-life Fest 2019 tips and advice on the music industry as part of a week-long mentorship program.

    First to visit the talents was Selebobo who produced Yemi Alade’s 2013 smash hit ‘Johnny’. He praised the acts and reminded them that this is the beginning of the journey. Next to visit was veteran highlife singer, Sunny Nneji. The contestants were thrilled to have the singer in their midst and the “Tolo Tolo” crooner shared some tips about how he has remained relevant in the industry and reminded them to always be humble and open to learning.

    Kcee also made a surprise appearance at the mentorship session, and the singer/songwriter reminisced on his time on Star Quest, while advising the Hi-Life Fest contestants to take full advantage of the opportunity they’ve been presented with.

    When indigenous rapper and Life Lager brand ambassador, Phyno, who hails from Enugu, arrived, he shared the story of his meteoric progress in the music industry.

    The contestants are set to be back in action on July 21 when the quarterfinals of HiLife Fest is hosted in the garden city of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

  • Barca vs Liverpool: Nigerian singer Kcee loses N1m bet

    Nigerian singer Kingsley Chinweike, popularly known as Kcee, has lost a whooping amount of N1 million after betting over who will win the Barcelona versus Liverpool match.

    The singer, had taken to his twitter page before the ‘big game’ to give  the money to one @mrchidozie, a die-hard Liverpool fan on Twitter, if his team had won.

    The young man became N1m richer as Liverpool incredibly trashed Barcelona 4 – 0 at Anfield.

    Barcelona was not the only one that suffered a loss. Singer Kcee who placed a bet in support of the Spanish team also lost out to @mrchidozie.

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    Shortly after the game, @mrchidozie confirmed receipt of the sum of N1 million which he won as a result of the bet.

    The game which was the second leg tie of the UEFA Champions League semi-final saw Liverpool needing to turn a 3-0 deficit which they suffered at home.

    With a 3-goal advantage, Barcelona went into the semi-final game as the obvious favorites to qualify for the 2019 Champions League final, sadly they were stunned by Liverpool’s 4 unreplied goals.

    The brilliance of the English Premier League side ensured Messi got denied the chance to play in a fourth UEFA Champions League final.

    Liverpool will now face either of Ajax or Tottenham in the final, as the UEFA Champions League semi-final gets decided today.

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  • MI Abaga, Ifuenada, De-Don hit Jos for ‘Legend Real Deal Experience’

    All is set for the Real Deal Experience in the city of Jos, Nigerian rapper and Chocolate City boss, Jude Abaga popularly known as M.I Abaga, whose highly anticipated fifth studio album titled “A Story On Self Worth: Yxng Dxnzl” came out a few weeks ago, will headline the show at the Polo Club, JD Gomwalk way opposite polo roundabout, Jos on Sunday, September 23, 2018.

    The show which is Legend’s flagship consumer engagement activity promises to be a night to remember with energetic, interactive and entertaining performances. It will be hosted by comedian De Don who will be joined by Big Brother Naija’s Ifu Ennada who will giving the brilliant dozes of her dances and acts.

    Legend’s Real Deal Experience in Jos this Sunday will be a homecoming for MI Abaga being the first time he will perform in Jos since he released his last album in August. Jos, the capital of Plateau state is respected in entertainment circles as a talent factory city of Nigeria, owing to its record of churning out some of the best musicians Nigeria has come to know.

    The show has become a core staple of Legend Extra Stout and is revered for its perfect blend of fun, music, dance, laughter, games and so much more. Over the years, it has seen some of the country’s biggest entertainers like MI, Timaya, 9ice, Kcee, Harrysong, Oritsefemi among others entertain Nigerians across different cities including Lagos, Ibadan, Onitsha, Enugu, Umuahia, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Abakaliki, and Owerri.

    The Real Deal Experience involves music, comedy, brand education, eulogy and exciting games. The ‘Taste, Tell and Win’ competition is one of the main activities on the lineup for the evening. It is a blind taste test wherein consumers identify Legend Extra Stout as the Real Stout and winners get to go home with exciting prizes such as flat screen television sets, generators and refrigerators, among other items.

    Legend Extra Stout is a unique bitter tasting premium stout, fully brewed from the finest ingredients and bottled under the highest quality standards. The stout, which was launched into the Nigerian market in 1992, was named Legend because it suggests solid reputation and authenticity.