30th October, 2024
By Taiwo Okanlawon
Nigerian highlife musician, Chinedu Okoli, popularly known as Flavour, and his colleague, Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo, better known as Kcee, have traded words on social media over allegations of copyright.
The ‘Nabania’ crooner took to his X handle on Monday and seemingly accused his colleague, Kcee of copying his style.
“Copy copy akaria,” Kcee wrote on X
While Flavour didn’t mention anyone, it didn’t take long for fans to figure out that he was referring to Kcee who recently transitioned from Afropop to highlife and Igbo cultural music.
Kcee immediately responded to Flavour’s allegations accordingly, claiming that the later was not on his level and urged him to choose his battles carefully.
He warned Flavour to stop trying to gatekeep Igbo cultural music, adding that he was in the music industry before him.
“Bro, We are not on the same level. Pick your battles carefully, Kcee wrote on X.
“Stop trying to gatekeep Igbo culture. You’re not a Custodian. I’ve been in this game before you. It belongs to all.
“You don’t own this genre of music. My music celebrates our heritage, and I won’t apologize. In an ocean of things that matter. You’re like a needle. Get that right.
“People recognize authenticity. I’ll continue celebrating our culture unapologetically. Spend your energy on success, not diminishing mine,” Kcee added.