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‘Copying My Style’, Flavour, Kcee Clash Over Music Styles
Nigerian music scene just got more heated as highlife singer Flavour, born Chinedu Okoli, and Afropop artist Kcee, whose real name is Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo, engage in an online clash over musical styles.
The dispute began on October 29, 2024, when Flavour seemingly accused Kcee of imitating his highlife music style on his X (formerly Twitter) account, subtly referring to him as “copy copy akaria.”
Although Flavour didn’t directly mention Kcee’s name, fans quickly connected the dots, speculating that the comment was aimed at Kcee due to his recent transition from Afropop to highlife and Igbo cultural music.
Kcee, who has enjoyed success with hit singles and a strong presence in the Afropop world, responded firmly to the shade.
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In his response, Kcee emphasized that he has been part of the Nigerian music industry for years, even before Flavour’s entrance.
Kcee urged Flavour to “pick [his] battles carefully,” insisting that highlife and Igbo music are cultural treasures that don’t belong to one individual.
Kcee added, “You’re not a Custodian. I’ve been in this game before you…My music celebrates our heritage, and I won’t apologize.”
The feud stirred up conversations online, with fans taking sides on who represents Igbo cultural music better. Both artists have made significant contributions to Nigerian highlife, a genre deeply rooted in Igbo traditions, though each with their distinct style.
While Flavour is known for his soulful highlife tunes like “Nwa Baby” and “Ada Ada,” Kcee has recently incorporated cultural elements into his music, sparking debate among fans.
Kcee continued his response by stating, “People recognize authenticity. I’ll continue celebrating our culture unapologetically. Spend your energy on success, not diminishing mine.”
His statement reflects his commitment to promoting Igbo culture without concerns over criticism.
As the exchange garners more attention, industry watchers and fans alike are closely observing to see if the two musicians will reconcile or if this rivalry will intensify further.
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Megan Thee Stallion Confirms To Sleeping With Tory Lanez
American rapper Megan Thee Stallion has revealed she had a sexual relationship with Canadian rapper Tory Lanez before their fallout.
Recall that Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison in August last year after being convicted in December 2022 of assault with a semi-automatic firearm and two other felonies for shooting Megan in the feet following a party at Kylie Jenner’s house in 2020.
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In Nneka Onuorah’s new documentary, ‘Megan: In Her Words,’ which premieres on Oct. 31 on Prime Video, Megan admitted to initially lying about her intimacy with Lanez but later acknowledged that they had been intimate on a few occasions.
She added, however, that these encounters happened under the influence of alcohol.
“I lied to Gayle King, b*tch, she was always gonna talk about the shooting, why’d you tryna ask me if I’m f*cking Tory, even if I was I f*cked a n*gga like once, maybe twice on a drunk night,” he said.
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Joe El Reveals How Resemblance to 2Baba Affected His Career
Singer Joe El Amadi has spoken out about the challenges he faces due to his strong resemblance to fellow artist 2Baba.
In an appearance on the ‘Hoha’ podcast, Joe El shared that constant comparisons to 2Baba have impacted his career negatively.
He revealed that some music executives and media personalities have even denied him access to their platforms solely because of this resemblance.
“The downsides of 2Baba comparisons almost broke me down. Some presenters at Cool FM and Sound City, and an event planner at Festac Carnival 2013, denied me access to their platforms for looking like 2Baba,” he claimed.
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“The Sound City presenter even confronted me at Club Rumours one time boasting that he was the one that ordered presenters at his station not to play my songs because I was mimicking 2Face.
“The event planner at Festac Carnival insisted that I won’t perform because I look like their King 2Face. The same thing happened when I went for an interview at Cool FM; the presenter said he can’t interview someone who imitates 2Face.
“I complained to my mum and my record label boss, Baba Keke but they urged to be calm. Sometimes, when I try to pay homage to 2Face when we meet in public, some of his team members will block me.”
Joe El shared that people began to embrace his music after collaborating with 2Baba on the song ‘Hold On’ in 2015.
Explaining his departure from Kennis Music after 12 years, he simply stated, “The contract was over.”
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Banky W, Adesua Etomi Welcome Second Child [VIDEO]
Popular Nigerian music executive and politician Bankole Wellington, better known as Banky W, and his actress wife, Adesua Etomi, have welcomed their second child, a baby boy.
The proud father shared the news in a heartwarming video on his Instagram, showing glimpses of his life as a supportive husband and father.
In the video, Banky W is seen cooking and performing household tasks, capturing moments of dedication to his family.
Captioning the post, he expressed the importance of sharing responsibilities at home, writing, “Supporting women’s economic power means doing my part in our home and community. But more importantly, I’m a husband and father. We just had our second kid, who is an amazing young boy.”
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The new father also used the moment to advocate for gender equality, emphasizing a balanced approach to partnership. “Partnership is 100-100, not 50-50,” Banky W stated, adding that he has taken on various roles in this new phase, from chef to nanny, housekeeper, and homework teacher.
Banky W and Adesua’s relationship has often been highlighted as a model of mutual support and partnership, and their newest addition reflects their ongoing commitment to family and community values.
The couple welcomed their first child, a son, in January 2021, marking their growing family as they continue to inspire fans and followers with their dedication to each other and their children.