I cried for not being nominated for awards’ – Kcee

Entertainment I cried for not being nominated for awards’ – Kcee Published on April 14, 2026 By Don Silas googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Singer Kingsley Okonkwo, popularly known as Kcee, has revealed how being snubbed by award organisers affected him and how he was able to overcome the psychological impact. Speaking in an episode of the Echo Room podcast, the Limpopo crooner disclosed that award snub affects him to the point of shedding tears. Kcee explained that with time, he learned how to enjoy the support of fans and stop chasing the validations of award organisers. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); He said, “Initially, the music industry wasn’t giving me recognition. The fans were the ones supporting me. I wasn’t being nominated for awards. I cried. I was pained. “But eventually, I grew a thick skin not to worry about awards. Right now, whether I win or they don’t nominate me, I don’t care.” He added that the benefits of the support of his fans are more rewarding than accolades. Don't Miss ‘She couldn’t breathe’ – Moses Bliss on wife’s battle with unknown ailment [VIDEO] You may like Nigerian music industry wasn’t fair to me – Kcee opens up Feud with Kcee affected my career – Harrysong I was under pressure when Presh suggested we go solo – Kcee Why I refused to sign Flavour – Kcee ‘I am a Biafran’ – Singer Kcee declares I don’t get discouraged by struggle for hit songs – Kcee

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