Nigerian singer Kcee has opened up about his strained relationship with fellow highlife star Flavour, revealing that he once turned down the chance to sign him early in his career because he didn’t believe Flavour showed enough promise at the time.
During an interview on Yanga FM Lagos, Kcee suggested that some of the perceived friction might come from what he described as a “superiority complex,” adding that his modest personality is often mistaken for weakness or lack of accomplishment.
The “Limpopo” hitmaker noted that he has always relied on hard work and consistency to silence critics, emphasizing that he was already established in the industry before Flavour even arrived in Lagos.
“Till now, I don’t understand the reason for his beef with me, especially that incident where he alleged that someone was copying him. The truth is that when some people had written you off, hoping that you would be stagnant, and you work hard and get to a level they don’t expect you to reach, that was what happened,” Kcee said.
He went on to explain how Flavour was introduced to him years ago: “I came into the music industry before Flavour. Soso Soberekon brought him to me years ago to sign to my record label. I was already driving exotic cars and balling before he came to Lagos. I told Soso I can’t sign Flavour because I didn’t see potential in him at that time. It wasn’t because I have something against him.”
Kcee added that he doubts this incident is the root of any resentment but believes time will eventually reveal the truth: “I don’t think that was why he is holding a grudge against me. But time shall tell. A lot of my colleagues underrate my talent, and my humility also contributed to that. Because I don’t brag. I don’t need it. But as I always say, time will always prove them wrong. My work always proves every doubter wrong. Some of those who doubted me in the past have come to apologise to me and admitted that they were wrong about me.”
