Nigerian singer Kcee, whose real name is Kingsley Okonkwo, has publicly confirmed his Biafran heritage. He stated that every Igbo person is essentially a Biafran and emphasized his identity as a Biafran and an Igbo man.
He explained that Biafra, named during the civil war era in 1967, is a cultural identity similar to how northerners identify as Arewa and Yorubas as Oduduwa.
This declaration comes amidst the ongoing terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who was sentenced to life imprisonment in November 2025.
Kanu’s trial and conviction relate to his efforts for Biafran independence, a cause that has stirred significant social and political debate in Nigeria.
Kcee’s statement has sparked reactions online, with supporters praising his acknowledgment of cultural heritage and others debating details about the historical and ethnic scope of Biafra.
His firm stance highlights the complex relationship between Igbo identity, Biafra as a cultural concept, and the political issues surrounding the separatist movement.
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