‘We’re not on same level’ | ‘Copy copy’ — Kcee, Flavour trade cryptic jabs on X

Kcee appeared to have fired back at fellow singer Flavour for allegedly insinuating that he copied his music style.

“Copy copy akaria,’ Flavour had written via X without mentioning names.

Flavour’s subtle dig on Sunday sparked controversy, with many assuming Kcee was the target.

This was due to Kcee’s recent single mirroring Flavour’s signature sound.

Copy copy akaria

— Flavour of Africa (@2niteFlavour) October 26, 2024

Kcee responded with a series of intense posts, describing the tweet as “disrespectful” to his hard work and sweat.

He argued that no one has exclusive rights to the style, which celebrates Igbo culture and heritage.

He emphasized that his music authentically represents his heritage and refused to apologize for using the style.

“Stop trying to gatekeep Igbo culture. You’re not a Custodian. I’ve been in this game before you. It belongs to all. You don’t own this genre of music. My music celebrates our heritage, and I won’t apologize. In an ocean of things that matter. You’re like a needle. Get that right,” he wrote.

“People recognize authenticity. I’ll continue celebrating our culture unapologetically. Spend your energy on success, not diminishing mine.

“I’ve never been the type to go head to head, but I’m calling out this bullshit because I won’t be disrespected. No way. I’ve come too far for anyone to downplay my sweats and hard work.”

Stop trying to gatekeep Igbo culture. You're not a Custodian.
I've been in this game before you
It belongs to all.
You dont own this genre of music.
My music celebrates our heritage, and I won't apologize.
In an ocean of things that matter. You're like a needle.

Get that right

— BAD MAN KCEE (@iam_kcee) October 28, 2024

I've never been the type to go head to head, but I'm calling out this bullshit because I won't be disrespected…

No way… I've come too far for anyone to downplay my sweats and hard work

HELL NO!!!!

— BAD MAN KCEE (@iam_kcee) October 28, 2024

BRO!!!!!! We are not on the same level

Pick your Battles carefully.

— BAD MAN KCEE (@iam_kcee) October 28, 2024

Although Flavour has yet to respond, the development has sparked reactions on X.

So flavour that has been copying people songs throughout his career is calling Kcee Copy Copy? Lol
Una funny for this industry sha
And some people that knows nothing about music are busy supporting flavour
Make una do research well next time
More videos coming pic.twitter.com/UWCrufGj17

— City Trends (@citytrends247) October 29, 2024

Flavour and Kcee should learn to use their @ with their full chest pic.twitter.com/Onm3gDeXYS

— Afrobeats X Nollywood (@Spicy_Bitz) October 28, 2024

Artistes can sample and that’s no a problem but Flavor saying Kcee copied his style or whatever is crazy

This is him sampling as well!! Make everybody go rest pic.twitter.com/cGCMOmOZUR

— BIG AYO (@47kasz) October 28, 2024

Judge by yourself . My problem is not the copy copy but the second person lacks lyrics.

Flavour. KCEE https://t.co/jR8HrsPa7u pic.twitter.com/ZYYh9Roeiv

— D'Ancestoral Creed (@latino_iyke) October 29, 2024

I love that KCEE reply to Flavour. Someone who called another musician copy copy, is this not him sampling someone else’s song pic.twitter.com/mahJGeMjQK

— 𝔸b𝕒𝕫𝕫 (@abazwhyllzz) October 28, 2024

https://twitter.com/Kele_Chukwu/status/1851171584540569900?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1851171584540569900%7Ctwgr%5E0925c4588990b1131d40048d999cb464e751ecd3%7Ctwcon%5Es1&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Flifestyle.thecable.ng%2Fkcee-flavour-trade-cryptic-jab-on-x%2F

When I called Kcee copy copy una dey here dey bash me, kcee no Sabi anything, All this Odogwu Afro Highlife na flavour and phyno dey run, as flavour do big Baller Kcee do Big fish, He can never match Flavour greatest https://t.co/P9lMM6UMLr

— The Playmaker (@Iamjoebrighton1) October 26, 2024