Kcee
Name: Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo
Birthday: April 18, 1979
Zodiac sign: Aries
Occupation: Afrobeats highlife, contemporary Afro-pop singer
Record label: 5 Star Music
Spouse: Ijeoma Okonkwo
Background
Kcee is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and performer known for his blend of Afrobeats, highlife, and pop. He was born on August 18, 1979, in Ajegunle, Lagos. Kcee’s father used to be a DJ.
Kcee attended Tolu Primary School in Ajegunle, Central High School in Isolo, and the University of Nsukka (UNN), where he earned a degree in Theatre Arts. He planned to be a professional footballer, having played for Julius Berger and Puma football clubs locally. However, after Kcee won the Star Quest talent show in 2002, he became famous. He won alongside Precious John, their duo was called KC Presh until they split after 12 years together. After the split, the singer and his younger brother, Emeka Okonkwo (popularly known as E-money, a businessman and music executive), started the Five Star Music label. He has won several awards like the KORA, Channel O and Hip-hop world, now known as The Headies.
Career Highlights
Kc Presh Era
Kcee gained early fame after winning the Star Quest reality TV show in 2002 with partner Presh. The duo released several songs before going solo in 2011.
Solo Breakthrough
Kcee achieved major success with the hit single Limpopo in 2013. He is signed under Five Star Music, a label owned by his brother, E-Money. The Ojapiano singer is also famous for his energetic performances and stylish persona.
Genre & Style
Music blends highlife with contemporary Afro-pop. He often fuses traditional Igbo rhythms with urban beats.
Kcee's Songs
In 2013, Kcee released Limpopo and Pull Over featuring Wizkid, the songs launched his solo career on a high note. His other hits include Love Boat (2015), Fine Face (2015), Tinana (2016), Dance featuring Phyno (2017), Cultural Praise Vol 1-5 with Okwesili Eze Group (2021), Ojapiano (2023), Federal Government (2025), among others.
