29/10/2024
Kcee released an album titled Mr Versatile around July 2024. If he didn't react to Flavour's "copy copy akaria", I wouldn't know he released an album this year.
I enjoy the music of both illustrious sons of Ala Igbo. If I were at a wedding reception or inside the bedroom, I would hear more of Flavour's songs. At a club, I would hear a mixture of Kcee and Flavour's songs. If I were at a burial, I would hear Flavour's songs more.
If I sampled the opinions of 30 random men and women between 40 and 60 years old who they preferred between both artists, many would say Flavour.
When Kcee called Flavour a needle in the ocean of things that matter, I assume he may be referring to another thing and not music. When it comes to music, Flavour is the ocean.
Kcee made an important point by stating no one should gatekeep the Igbo culture, and I agree with him. Anyone who feels their creative juice connects to their Igbo culture should create authentic sounds that will remain evergreen in our hearts and not belittle others for trying.
Before Flavour released his 2005 album N'abania, KC Presh (Kcee and Presh) had toured the country after their Star Quest success in 2002. Both men have come a long way and invested so much in their crafts.
Both men are doing well in their lane, and because I am biased towards Flavour's music, I will not speak ill of Kcee's efforts. We all have access to the Internet, streaming and concert numbers. You can be the judge.
Today, judging from current statistics of active musicians, no Igbo artist is more prominent than Flavour of Africa.
You may not like a man because you don't have access to him, or both of you don't roll, but don't discredit his hard work.
Martin Beck Nworah
