"Copy Copy Akaria!": Flavour Sparks Drama with Kcee Over ‘Style Theft’ Allegation

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Nigerian highlife star Chinedu Okoli, famously known as Flavour, has set the internet ablaze after subtly accusing fellow musician Kcee of copying his highlife-inspired musical style.

Flavour took to his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday to throw a sharp shade, posting, “Copy copy akaria,” which translates to “Copycat alert!”

While Flavour left the statement vague, fans quickly connected the dots, pointing to Kcee’s recent shift from Afropop to highlife and Igbo cultural music—a transition that has drawn comparisons to Flavour’s signature sound.

Known for his popular “Nabania” style, Flavour has long been a pioneer in blending Igbo rhythms with highlife music, earning a reputation as one of the genre's leading voices.

The post has since sparked a social media frenzy, with fans and music enthusiasts jumping into heated debates over originality and influence in Nigerian highlife music. Some users defended Kcee’s switch as artistic evolution, while others rallied behind Flavour, asserting that he’s paved the way in Igbo highlife and should receive due credit.

With neither artist publicly clarifying or backing down, the stage seems set for a high-stakes showdown. Fans are now waiting to see if this tension will spill into a full-scale musical rivalry, or if both stars will address the drama head-on. The question remains: will Flavour’s post ignite a musical clash, or will Kcee respond with a highlife hit of his own?

Source: DP

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