Kcee
Kcee: Biography, Age, Net Worth, House, Cars, Parents, Siblings, Wife, Child, Tribe & Record Label
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Kcee Basic Information
| Stage Name: | Kcee |
| Real Name: | Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo |
| Occupation: | Singer, SongWriter, Businessman |
| Date Of Birth/Age: | 18 April 1979 (44) Years Old |
| Place of Birth: | Ajegunle, Lagos State |
| Gender: | Male |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Marital Status: | Married |
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| Height: | 5 ft 8 in |
| Net Worth: | $5-10 Million |
Kcee Biography
On 18 April 1979, Kingsley “KCee” Chinweike was born into the family of Chief Okonkwo and Mrs. Okonkwo from Amapatu village, South-East Nigeria. His hometown is Uli, a part of Anambra State’s Ihiala Local Government Area.
He was born in Ajegunle, Lagos State but had his formative years of education. Growing up in Anambra and the Lagos States, he received his elementary schooling in some of the finest public schools then, amongst which was Tolu Primary School, and Central High School, Isolo.
When Kcee reflected on his history and discussed living in such a place, he claimed it was challenging. He acknowledged that there was a lot of hustle and that people were struggling at Ajegunle. Because his hard work would eventually pay off and laziness would bring nothing, he had to fight for himself and his goals and forget about being lazy. He claimed that while his parents offered him some instruction in school, he always had higher aspirations. Kcee continued by saying that he knew many others who had to hustle, so he decided to do the same to guarantee his future. In the area where he was raised, it would either be hustling or dying.
Kcee was appropriately raised in a Christian home because his parents were Catholic believers. He thus routinely attended religious services with his siblings. Additionally, he comes from a hardworking family that values enterprise and education equally.
Emeka, Kcee’s younger brother, is popularly known by the moniker E-Money. He helped Kcee achieve his professional objectives and gave him money to start a solo music career.
His mother gave him her support and blessing when he decided to begin a career in music. His father, however, first opposed it since he wanted his son to pursue a career in medicine or law by attending college. Moreover, he thought that it’s so hard for young people to become well-known musicians these days music wouldn’t help him make any money. Nevertheless, Kcee decided to disprove his father, and finally, he brought home the first earnings from his concerts. At this point, his father changed his heart and agreed to let his son pursue his goals.
Family
Aside from his brother E-Money, and his parents’ names, not much is known about his family.
Kcee married his wife Ijeoma, and their over 12 years of marriage have produced three children, bringing his immediate family total to 5.
Parents
Chief and Mrs. Okonkwo are his parents. His dad used to be a Professional DJ at the time. However, not much information is known about his mother.
Siblings
Notable among his sibling(s) are the Socialite and Businessman E-Money. The total number of his siblings isn’t publicly known as Kcee tries to lead an “under the radar” life, so it can be assumed that E-Money is his only sibling.
Children
Kcee’s three children are Kwemtochukwu Okonkwo, Kanye Okonkwu, and Somto Okonkwo.
Wife
He is happily married to Ijeoma Okonkwo. She is an Events Planner and CEO of Pixieworld Events. They got married in 2010. Kcee proposed to her in a Hot-Air balloon in Dubai.
Lifestyle
Kcee intended to become renowned initially, but not in the music industry. He loved playing football, and his greatest ambition was to play professionally. He was able to play for two neighborhood football teams in his youth, “Puma” and “Julius Berger.”
However, when Kcee joined the church choir, everything was transformed. He initially joined it just for pleasure, but over time he came to appreciate singing. Kcee was already aware of many different music genres and compositions because he was the son of a renowned DJ.
Kcee and Hajie became friends while they were both choir members because they shared a passion for popular music. They joined together to create the hip-hop group ‘KC Presh.’ In addition, the pair competed for and won the Star Quest TV reality show.
Kcee and his pal, this was the beginning of great things to come. After winning the competition, they were allowed to start their music careers. They combined on some more successful singles, which helped them land gigs at concerts and shows. With “Kennis Music,” the then-largest Nigeria record label, Kcee and Presh inked a big record deal. Later, they decided to leave this company and start their venture under the name “KP Records.” The label’s name was soon changed, and “Blingz Records” was used to rebrand it. The two singing pals released their ” No Time ” album under this label.” “Shokori bobo,” the leading single from this album, was released in 2008.
After some time, though, both musicians decided to go their separate ways and start solo careers.
Kcee’s 2012 release of the number-one single “Limpopo” rocked the industry. The song was a commercial hit and helped make Kcee very Popular. In addition, the track led to his nomination for awards. He received Song Of The Year at the 2013 Headies Awards for his artistry with “Limpopo.” Del B, one of the best producers in the industry, produced the track.
Following “Limpopo” with the track “Pull Over,” he continued his trend of popular songs. The Wizkid-featuring music was heavily played on radio and television stations worldwide. It was also chosen as one of the top ten club jams of the year.
2013 saw the release of “Takeover,” the gifted singer’s debut studio album. Thousands of units of the album were sold all over the world. After four years, after that, Kcee released his second Project, ‘Attention To Detail. Finally, after a little hiatus, 2020 saw “Sweet Mary J” released.
At 2014 The Headies Awards, Kcee was honored with the Hip Hop World Revelation Of The Year Award. In addition, he was nominated for the Artiste of the Year and Best R&B/Pop Album awards that same year.
Kcee agreed to a multimillion-dollar contract in 2013 to serve as one of MTN’s ambassadors. He was chosen to represent Nigeria as a peace ambassador by Dame Patience Jonathan, the former first lady. In 2015, he inked a contract with the company Magnum and entered into a new agreement with MTN the same year.
As expected of him as a celebrity, Kcee regularly keeps up with his social media platforms. Kcee shares images of his opulent lifestyle. Additionally, he engages with his admirers and promotes his work on the platforms. On Instagram alone, he has over 3.6 million fans.
Net Worth
Kcee has been earning a sizable sum from his music career since he rose to fame. He has also invested in many industries to diversify his sources of income. This has aided in his financial accumulation.
Kcee’s current net worth is between $5 and $10 million.
House and Cars
Kcee is the owner of several upscale homes in Nigeria and Europe. His Uli Mansion in Anambra State is breathtaking. He has a fleet of vehicles in his garage, and his principal abode is on a posh estate on Victoria Island. Amongst the cars He owns are a Toyota land Cruiser, a Cadillac Escalade, a Mercedes G-Wagon, a BMW 7Series, and a Range Rover Sport, all totaling close to N200 million.
Record Label
After his 2011 separation from Presh and “KP Records,” Kcee formed “Five Star Records.” Kcee is a Five Star Entertainment first signee and one of the company’s senior executives. The music festival Uli is organized annually by the record label in the state of Anambra. The festival’s purpose, which had its debut in 2018, is to bring some form of Fun and happiness to the people of Anambra.
