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Nigerian music industry wasn’t fair to me – Kcee opens up

Nigerian music industry wasn’t fair to me – Kcee opens up

Africa Links 24 with Vanessa Onah
Published on 2026-04-13 16:40:58

Nigerian singer Kcee has revealed that years of being overlooked by award organizers in the industry once left him deeply hurt, despite his consistent contributions to Afrobeats.

Speaking during an interview with Afrobeats Intelligence, the singer shared that the lack of recognition from award bodies affected him emotionally, even bringing him to tears at one point in his career.

According to him, while his work resonated strongly with fans, it often failed to receive the same acknowledgment from industry gatekeepers.

“I grew up in an industry that wasn’t fair to me….

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