Popular Nigerian artist Kingsley Okonkwo, also known as Kcee, has revealed an interesting aspect of his musical journey, stating that he kick-started his career as a disc jockey (DJ).
He revealed this while speaking on the latest episode of the Afrobeats Podcast.
He disclosed that both he and his brother, Emeka Okonkwo, or E-Money, initially pursued DJing before venturing into other aspects of the music industry.
Reflecting on his upbringing, Kcee shared insights into his early exposure to music, saying, “My father was a DJ and a record seller, so I grew up surrounded by music. I was helping sell records from a very young age, familiarizing myself with the sounds of old-school artists.”
He continued, “Even during my secondary school years, I was actively involved in managing a record store and spinning tracks at events. Both E-Money and I started our journey as DJs, which exposed us to a wide variety of artists and genres.”
Acknowledging the profound influence of his father on his musical trajectory, Kcee credited his enduring success in the industry to his keen “ear for a hit song,” a skill honed over years of immersion in the music scene.
