Nigerian Music Industry Wasn’t Fair To Me – Kcee

Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo

 

Nigerian singer, Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo, known in showbiz as Kcee, has stated that he was not treated fairly by the Nigerian music industry, particularly by award organisers.

In an interview with Afrobeats Intelligence, the artist said he was often overlooked for awards despite his contributions to the industry. He explained that although his music was widely accepted by fans, it did not receive equal recognition from industry stakeholders.

“I grew up in an industry that wasn’t fair to me. There wasn’t any attention given to me at any moment. I was doing a lot that the industry wasn’t recognising,” he said.

Kcee revealed that the lack of recognition affected him emotionally and left him deeply hurt at a point in his career. He noted that he even broke down in tears over the situation.

He, however, said his mindset has changed, adding that he now focuses more on fan support than awards. He cited the success of his songs Limpopo and Ojapiano as proof that genuine fan connection matters more than industry recognition.

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