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  • Kcee’s collabo moves with NICKI MINAJ hits brick wall

    Kcee’s collabo moves with NICKI MINAJ hits brick wall

    LAST week, the media was awash with tales of reigning pop act, Kcee, securing a collaboration with American rapper and Cash Money Records/YMCMB artiste, Nicki Minaj, while he attended the last Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles.

    The story, which went viral on the Internet, was reportedly confirmed by Kcee’s manager, Soso Sobrekon. According to him, “We are in the USA trying to get some collaboration done. It is true we are in the process of doing a song with Nicki Minaj, and that news was leaked by an agent to the media. We actually wanted it to be a surprise for the fans, but since it’s out there now; we plan on taking it bigger.”

    He, however, refused to comment on what they allegedly paid for Minaj’s services. “We want to seal another artiste from YMCMB that is bigger than Nicki Minaj. She’s already sealed to be on the track, but now that everyone knows, we’re still going to surprise the fans by getting another person from YMCB.”

    Though he declined comment on the title of the track, he said they would finish recording the song before returning to Nigeria.

    Contrary to expectations, the latest gist is that though Kcee and Harrysong succeeded in meeting with Nicki Minaj for the proposed collabo, the talks hit a brick wall, as Nicki Minaj was said to have politely declined the offer.

    Harrysong was said to have stirred a fight when he allegedly behaved rudely, while trying to make Nicki Minaj to accept the proposal. This resulted in Minaj’s bodyguard pushing him and Kcee out of the office.

    Sources further revealed that Kcee, who initially had been calm, also became aggressive at some point.

    The issue was, however, resolved in the end. Consequently, fans shouldn’t expect any collabo from Kcee and Nicki Minaj, though there are other plans to get another YMCMB artiste whose identity is yet to be confirmed.

  • Kcee ventures into oil business

    Kcee ventures into oil business

    WHEN the news broke last year that wave-making pop singer, Kingsley Okonkwo, was venturing into oil and gas business, a number of people had taken it with a pinch of salt.

    The Limpopo crooner has, however, confirmed his new business interest, as he recently shared some photos of the oil vessel he acquired for the take-off of the Five-Star Oil and Gas Company, with the post: “Dreams come true”.

    The talented singer, whose current single, Pull Over, is topping the charts in the country, is also the vice president of Five Star Music, a label he runs with his elder brother.

    The former member of music group, KC-Presh, is said to have always told anyone who cares to listen that he has plans to diversify into other businesses and the oil business is just one aspect of the diversification.

    All seems to be paying off for Kcee who, according to him, was once a rejected stone.

    The rave of the moment further said, “It’s amazing how things have turned out so sweetly and successfully for me, my brand, and my record label. Releasing a debut album is definitely a major career milestone.

    “God, the industry, and my fans suddenly made me a super attraction of the industry. Every single I drop gets me more fans, makes me more loved and ranks me a level higher than where the last track stopped. It’s simply amazing.”

    KCee is a proud owner of some exotic cars, including a Bentley Continental GT, 2013 Range Rover Sport and 2013 BMW X6.

  • How Kcee, Harrysong rocked ‘Star Beer Village’

    How Kcee, Harrysong rocked ‘Star Beer Village’

    WITH his second performance at the Lagos Countdown held last Friday at Eko Atlantic, Victoria Island, Lagos, wave-making singer, KCee, once again, blew up the stage at the Star Beer Village.

    The Pull Over crooner, who was accompanied by singer and songwriter, Harrysong, stole the show as he dished out hit songs.

    As usual, he splashed an undisclosed sum of money on the fans during the show.

    Fans, who turned out in large numbers to see singer May D perform, were also not disappointed, as he delivered his performance as part of the exciting line up of activities at the Star Beer Village.

    Donning a bright red jacket with black pants and backed up by his athletic dancers, May D gave the crowd a music treat in its best form for almost 20 minutes, performing Ile Ijo, Gat Me High, Ur Eyes and a number of other songs. His performance, though brief in the opinion of his fans, was wrapped up with his popular hit, So Many Tinz.

  • Season of ‘Naira rain’ on brand ambassadors

    Season of ‘Naira rain’ on brand ambassadors

    THERE are those who believe that drama is the best form of art. But the drama that greeted brand endorsements this year was far removed from mere artistry when Hafeez Ayetoro, better known as Saka, switched brand loyalty.

    Saka’s move from MTN to Etisalat sent a satirical jolt to the brand and entertainment world with the line, I don port, thereby becoming something of an anthem.

    A couple of artistes also smiled to the banks, as celebs put pen to papers with different brands.

    Among those who joined the telecom world as ambassadors are Wande Coal, Naeto C, MI, Lynxxx, Waje, Omawumi, Bez, Flavour and Burna Boy.

    D’banj was welcomed back to the Globacom family.

    It will be recalled that he once had a spat with the outfit over sing-on fees.

    Singers Sasha P, Ice Prince, Olamide, Seyi Shay also signed deals with Etisalat.

    While the likes of Don Jazzy, D’Prince, Tiwa Savage, Praiz, Kcee, Iyanya Mbuk, Mike Anyasodo and Chidinma joined the list of MTN ambassadors, actress Stephanie Okereke signed an endorsement deal with a foreign sanitary company.

    Others like singer Emma Nyra and BBA-The Chase housemate, Beverly Osu, got endorsement deals from foreign beauty companies.

  • Naeto C thrills fans at Star Beer Village

    Naeto C thrills fans at Star Beer Village

    SENSATIONAL singer, Naeto C, on Saturday, December 15, sent fans into a frenzy with his electrifying performance at the Star Beer Village.

    Naeto C took the fans back in time as he performed a number of his hit songs such as Kini Big Deal, I Gentle, 10/10, Ife Ni Le and some others.

    The Kini Big Deal crooner assured the boisterous fans that every aspect of their lives and aspirations in 2014, in line with his hit song, would be 10/10, as he closed off with another popular track.

    It will be recalled that other great artistes such as Terry G, DJ Neptune and Kcee have also performed since the event started.

    According to the organizers, a number of artistes are also billed to perform in the coming days to add to the excitement and thrill of the special event.

    The Lagos Countdown with Star, which officially kicked off at Eko Atlantic, Victoria Island, Lagos Island, on December 8, will end on December 31, with an exclusive all-star concert.

    Host of the night, Dotun of Cool FM, and creative DJ, Snoop Da Damager, engaged the fans so fascinatingly throughout the event.

  • Onyeka Owenu, Kcee, Alibaba for charity concert

    Onyeka Owenu, Kcee, Alibaba for charity concert

    HELP to Heal Foundation is putting together a fund raising concert geared towards raising funds for children suffering from cancer to be flown abroad for treatment. The concert, according to the management of the foundation, will take place at Golden Tulip Hotel and Conference Centre situated at FESTAC.

    Slated for Saturday, December 7, organisers say it will be an evening with great African show tunes and top hits of the 21st century which will entertain its guests. Entertainers expected at the event include Flavour, Onyeka Owenu, Kcee, Alibaba, a host of other upcoming artistes and comedians.

    This is the first time Help to Heal Paediatric Foundation is organising a mega fund raising concert of which the proceeds from the concert will be donated to the fund raising goal and will directly support the fight against paediatric cancer.

    Child cancer is considered a nightmare for many families as it has continued to spread wings on the innocent infants with rare hope of survival.

  • Kcee, Chindinma, Don Jazzy for MTN Chat Room

    Kcee, Chindinma, Don Jazzy for MTN Chat Room

    As a fall-out of its successful digital marketing of Nigerian artistes’ songs, MTN has hit another landmark, with overwhelming social media engagement, within the space of two weeks, with record tweets and interaction following its ongoing musical concert and tour, tagged MTN ‘Loud in Naija’.

    According to the MTN’s Events and Sponsorship Manager, Mr. Okundola Bamgboye, who spoke with reporters yesterday said popular artistes such as Wizkid, Banky W and Davido, amongst others, have been twit guests, on the ICT and Telecommunications Company’s Twitter handle chatting and engaging the network service provider’s Twitter followers.

    Bamgboye said public has been delighted knowing more about these artistes as they get answers to questions, especially those relating to the concert, their personal lives and issues surrounding the entertainment industry – most notably, Banky W., whose involvement with MTN has begun a widespread rumour, linking him to joining the league of MTN ambassadors and musical super-stars, soon.

    “Meanwhile, Kingsley Okonkwo, aka KCEE, who just recorded over a million download on MTN Callertunez, in less than two weeks, after the launch of his debut album, ‘Take Over’, will take over discussions, this week Wednesday, on the MTN Twitter handle, to further establish the digital revolution and charge led by Nigeria’s largest ICT company and elaborate more on the next concert, coming up in Abuja, this weekend. He will be preceded by the MTN Project Fame season 3 winner, Chidinma while Don Jazzy take turn on Thursday” he said.

    Bamgboye noted that over the years, MTN has been in the fore-front of delivering innovative services and organizing events that match the consumers’ desires.

    He went on that:” This is the reason why it is taking the ‘Loud in Naija’ musical concert to different cities, across the country, to give its subscribers a memorable experience, as the yuletide approaches.

    “It is imperative to ensure that the consumers’ passions and love for entertainment be put into consideration, this is why MTN has come up with a most unique musical concert, featuring Nigeria’s array of musical superstars”.

    He also established the fact that the company has never relented in its efforts to cause a massive revolution in entertainment and digital engagement.

     

  • My marriage intact, says Kcee

    My marriage intact, says Kcee

    Coming from a humble music background to take centrestage on the Nigeria music scene, Limpopo crooner Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo, popularly known as Kcee, has every reason to thank God. But while his profile continues to skyrocket, the same may not be said of his marriage, which has constantly been rumoured to have broken down.

    Only a couple of months ago, in the heat of Kcee’s Limpopo fever, rumour spilled that the singer’s marriage had crashed. But in an interview with this reporter, he debunked the rumour, saying it’s normal that people will make such insinuations.

    His latest effort (Limpopo) had a remarkable success, which he attributed to his passion for music.

    “For the records, my success today didn’t come easy. I dropped eight singles before Limpopo. Limpopo was the No.8 and it was the sixth video I did. Some came out and some didn’t come out. I’ve been hustling. I’ve been working. At a point I had to go look for fund. I ran out of funds. I wasn’t comfortable. I needed a breakthrough. Sometimes, it is about the individual, it is about your hustle, your dedication, your passion. So for me, this is my life. This is what I love to do. This is what I pray to do every other day. So my success story is about dedication, passion and commitment.”

    Two months after Kcee dismissed rumours of a crash, the story surfaced again in the early hours of yesterday. Reports said the marriage of the popular singer had crashed and that there were indications he may have gone back to his former lover, Nollywood actress Ebube Nwagbo, whom he dumped in 2010.

    Speaking with Kcee, the singer, apparently pissed by the rumour, tried to be polite.

    “I am very busy at the studio. I don’t have time for gossip. I don’t even want to comment on it because the more I keep making comments on it, the more it will go viral. I don’t have time for this but it’s not true. There is nothing like that. Meanwhile, if you want to talk about my album, I’m available after I must have finished what I’m doing at the moment.”

  • Fighting piracy, according to Iyanya, Davido, KC, others

    Fighting piracy, according to Iyanya, Davido, KC, others

    IN the face of the unchecked scourge of piracy, Nigerian artistes are now smiling to the banks and getting the deserved royalties for their creative abilities from the MTN Callertunez service as they now use the platform to monetise their songs.

    This, according to findings, is because the MTN Callertunez service has grown to become one of the safest and largest distribution platforms for music content in Nigeria, having over 17 million subscribers patronising the service. This number holds a yet unbeaten record in the telecommunications industry.

    Many Nigerian artistes now see the MTN Callertunez service, which was launched in 2008, as one of the inimitable ways to monetise their creative content and offer solutions to the distribution problems, facing the Nigerian music industry. Besides, it’s impossible for the service to be duplicated or pirated. With its wide outreach to millions of subscribers, the service has a library of over 12, 000 Callertunez. This library warehouses Callertunez, of various artistes, including those of Nigeria’s leading artistes like Iyanya, Davido, Kcee, Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, Chidinma.

    Iyanya’s hit track, Kukere, which was released on December 11, 2011, was the first to cross three million downloads on any mobile telecommunications network in Nigeria, thus making the MTN Project Fame maiden edition winner to continually smile to the bank. Worthy of note, Kate Henshaw’s song, Treasure, is the most downloaded tune on the MTN Callertunez service.

    Talk-of-the-moment song, Skelewu, by Davido, has become the tune of many MTN Callertunez subscribers, with over a million downloads. The song, which is making waves, is also using the MTN Callertunez service to create popularity. This week, the tune is occupying sixth position on the MTN Callertunez Weekly Top 10. Following the Skelewu king, Davido, is the Limpopo master, KCee. Kcee’s song, Limpopo, has also become an anthem to many Callertunez subscribers.

    Other songs making it big on the MTN Callertunez are: Tiwa Savage’s Eminado, Wizkid’s Jaye Jaye, Jaywon’s Odun Yi and the legendary Fela’s Water No Get Enemy, among others.

    Apart from Nigerian artistes making it big through the platform, subscribers are also smiling as MTN Nigeria has started rewarding them with expensive smartphones and other exciting gifts. To further excite and make it easier for customers to discover their favourite songs on MTN Callertunez, the Chief Marketing Officer, MTN, Larry Annetts, has stated that a Facebook app and a smartphone app for the service will both be launched before the end of the year.

  • KCee set to drop debut album

    KCee set to drop debut album

    KINGSLEY Okonkwo, popularly known in music circles as Kcee, has concluded plans to take over the airwaves and music stores with the release of his debut album, and this is authoritative.

    The bespoke album titled, Take Over, is set for release on the first day of November this year on the stable of 5-Star Music. KCee’s first album is made up of 18 songs and a Skit. The album will include songs such as: Give it to Me, Okpekete, Limpopo, Okepete Remix, Okoso, and Pull Over featuring Wizkid.

    “It’s amazing” KCee expressed, “how things have turned out successfully for me, my brand, and my budding record label. Releasing a debut album is definitely a major career milestone.

    “From the humble beginning of going solo and being labeled in some quarters as a rejected and dejected artiste, God, the industry, and my fans suddenly made me a super attraction of the industry. Every single I drop got me more fans, made me much loved, and ranked me a level higher than where the last track stopped. It’s simply amazing.”

    Take Over is prophetic because with the name of the album Kcee, is declaring his vision statement of taking over the music industry and staying atop for many more years to come with newer hits, and with his growing brand.

    Agreeing, KCee maintains: “That’s what Take Over is all about. It’s beyond your regular album. That’s why we are not having a launch or concert. For us, at 5-Star Music, it’s a dream. It begins November 1st, and I’m so glad, the album would be a collector’s item.”