“I've been in this game longer; stop gatekeeping Igbo culture,” KCee responds to Flavour's shade about his new song.

 

Nigerian singer Kingsley Okonkwo, widely known as KCee, recently found himself in a challenging situation when his colleague Harrysong appeared to shade him over new music. 

Frukemtv reported on Flavour, who expressed frustration in a post that seemed directed at KCee, accusing him of imitating his style. Although Flavour didn’t explicitly name KCee, the implication was clear. A social media user, Maria Use Nwachi, further alleged that Flavour was upset with KCee and his brother, E-Money, for what she described as desperate actions. She claimed that after Flavour and Phyno collaborated with Theresa Onuoha, KCee quickly arranged a song with her and scheduled its release before theirs, which might have felt disrespectful to Flavour.

Another user suggested that KCee has a tendency to sample Flavour's work. 

In response, KCee took to social media on Monday night, expressing his feelings about the situation. He urged Flavour to stop trying to gatekeep Igbo culture, explaining that no one person is a custodian of it. KCee shared that he has been in the industry longer and believes that music belongs to everyone. He highlighted that his music is a celebration of their shared heritage and emphasized his dedication to hard work.

“I’ve never been the type to confront someone directly, but I need to speak out because I won’t stand for disrespect. I've invested so much into my craft, and it’s disheartening when someone downplays that effort.”

“Please stop trying to gatekeep Igbo culture. You’re not its custodian. I’ve been in this game before you, and this genre belongs to all of us. My music reflects our heritage, and I stand by that. In the grand scheme of things, our roles may differ, and it’s important to recognize that.”

“BRO! We might be in different places in our careers. It’s essential to choose battles wisely.”

This situation isn’t the first time KCee has faced accusations of imitation. Earlier this year, a fan of Olamide’s YBNL record label called him out for sampling Olamide and Asake’s “Amapiano” in one of his songs, expressing concern for the credit and respect due to those who elevate Igbo artists. It’s a tough space to navigate, and hopefully, these artists can find a way to support each other and celebrate their shared heritage together.

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