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. There wasn’t any attention given to me at any moment. I was doing a lot that the industry wasn’t recognising,” he said.

Kcee explained that he has since developed a different mindset, choosing to focus less on awards and more on the impact of his music.

He noted that he now prioritizes “rewards” such as fan support and global reach over formal recognition.

“The fans were the ones who were behind me. I did a lot of work; they were not nominating me for awards. And I cried; I was pained.

“Right now, when I win awards, or you don’t nominate me, I don’t care. I prefer the rewards to the awards,” he stated.

Reflecting on a turning point in his career, the artist highlighted the massive success of his hit song Limpopo, which he described as a breakthrough moment that pushed him onto the international stage.

He expressed gratitude for the global attention the track attracted, especially after years of hard work.

Kcee also pointed to the viral success of Ojapiano, noting its rapid rise on TikTok, where it generated significant user engagement within days of release.

He emphasized that the song’s organic popularity, including its views by international audiences, reaffirmed his belief in the value of genuine fan connection over industry validation.

“So, when ‘Limpopo’ came, oh, I was in tears. I was like, no, God has answered my prayer. He took me to the global market straight.

“After all the years I’ve worked with Presh, that’s like the biggest record I’ve ever done. I dropped ‘Ojapiano’ like today, the next day, it was doing 120,000 videos on TikTok in one day. And it happened for seven days non-stop. That’s organic. The white people were vibing to it,” he added.

Popular Nigerian gospel musician, Moses Bliss, has narrated how his wife, Marie Bliss, battled an unknown ailment.

Moses who shared this during his recent ministration at the Mountain Experience program in Abuja, stated that Marie couldn’t breathe during the sickness.

While testifying to the power of God, the singer explained that the ailment which could not be diagnosed despite multiple tests, comes with body pain and difficulty breathing


He further revealed that the undiagnosed illness was overcome with prayers.

‎”Me and my wife were in the UK, and all of a sudden we don’t know when the devil came. My wife became ill with one side of her body paining her, the back is also paining her, and before you know it, she could not breathe very well. It became serious that we had to take her to the hospital. And doctors said they don’t know the cause.

“They were doing all sorts of tests and they did not know what was going on and I started crying. I had to quickly rush down to Nigeria for a program. On the flight back to London, the spirit of God told me what are you wanting for? Are you not going to put an end to this nonsense, to this Harassment. Who are you wanting for?

“So when I got to the hospital I started praying with my wife, and pumping the words of God into her heart. While on my way home, she called me that she had been discharged,” he said.

Nollywood actor Jide Kene Achufusi has tied the knot with his partner, Ifeoma, in a white wedding ceremony held in Milan, Italy, marking a new chapter in his personal life.

Videos from the ceremony, which surfaced online, captured emotional moments as the couple exchanged vows in a sanctuary setting and sealed their union with a kiss at the altar.

The ceremony was followed by a lively reception, where guests were seen celebrating to music in a festive atmosphere.

Among those present at the wedding was fellow Nollywood actor Uzee Usman, who joined other guests at the reception.

Kene had in the days leading up to the ceremony hinted at his wedding plans through a series of posts on his social media page.

Sharing pre-wedding photos, he wrote captions such as “First Look,” “Wedding Bells,” and “To Have & To Hold,” accompanied by the hashtag #JideIfe26.

On Monday, the actor officially confirmed the marriage by posting a wedding photo with his bride, writing, “IGBA NKWU – IFE MELU NA ANAMBRA #JideIfe26.”

The announcement triggered an outpouring of congratulatory messages from fans, colleagues, and well-wishers, many of whom celebrated the actor’s transition into married life.

In the build-up to the wedding, actress Funke Akindele had also drawn attention to the event on her Snapchat, where she teased her designer, Zack Styling, to prepare an outfit for Usman.

Kene, known for his roles in Nollywood productions, has maintained a relatively private personal life, making the public reveal of his wedding a moment of excitement for his followers.