Kenny Ogungbe Explained
| Kenny Ogungbe |
| Birth Name: | Kehinde Ogungbe |
| Alias: | Kenny, Keke Ogungbe, Kekeke, Baba Keke |
| Birth Date: | 10 September 1960[1] |
| Genre: | Hip hop, RnB |
| Occupation: | Producer, radio presenter, CEO of the Kennis Music |
| Years Active: | 1994–present |
| Label: | Kennis Music |
| Website: | ng.linked.com |
Kehinde "Kenny" Ogungbe, is a Nigerian DJ, music producer, television presenter and music executive. He is the founder and eponym of the label Kennis Music,[2] and is the CEO alongside Dayo "D1" Adeneye. They own Kennis 104.1 F.M, Lagos.
Career
Together with Dayo Adeneye also known as D1, he hosted the music programme AIT Jamz, which aired on AIT in the late nineties (later becoming PrimeTime Jamz on NTA).[3] [4] [5] [6]
He has worked with, shaped the careers of, or discovered The Remedies (launching the solo careers of both Eedris Abdulkareem and Tony Tetuila), Sound Sultan, 2face Idibia (producing his first two solo albums) and Oritse Femi, among others.[7]
In 2012, he was appointed Managing Director of Raypower FM.[8] [9] He is also Non Executive Director, DAAR Communications Plc.[10] [11] He was a coach at Naija Star Search show.[12]
Controversy
When he served as the general manager of Raypower and African Independent Television, he faced accusations of promoting tribalism within the Nigerian music industry during the 90s. This same accusation was recently reiterated to the news media by the renowned Nigerian-American musician, Aguike.
Selected discography
(As producer)
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Kenny Ogungbe Celebrates Birthday With H.C Raymond Dokpesi: The Kennis Music Mogul celebrated his birthday in grand style..
- http://www.mynewswatchtimesng.com/kenny-ogungbe-guru-behind-nigeria-music-industry/ Kenny Ogungbe: Guru behind Nigeria music industry.
- http://thenet.ng/2013/04/net-special-feature-meet-nigerias-richest-entertainers/NET SPECIAL FEATURE: Meet Nigeria’s richest entertainers.
- http://igbokwenuradio.com/keke-vs-d1-who-is-more-influential/ Keke VS D1: Who is more influential?
- http://allafrica.com/stories/200309140242.html Nigeria: Primetime Jamz On Satellite
- http://pulse.ng/buzz/the-headies-list-of-all-the-influencers-in-the-award-s-hall-of-fame-id4523473.html List of all the influencers in the award’s Hall of Fame
- http://www.thebeatzawards.com/news-details-keke-D1.html The Beatz Awards is set to honour entertainment moguls Keke and D1.
- https://www.naij.com/9384.html Kenny Ogungbe Appointed MD RayPower FM
- http://dailypost.ng/2012/12/13/keke-ogungbe-appointed-raypowers-new-md/ Keke Ogungbe appointed as Raypower’s new MD.
- http://expressng.com/2015/11/kenny-ogungbe-explains-reason-for-missing-dayo-adeneye-inauguration/ Kenny Ogungbe Explains Reason For Missing Dayo Adeneye Inauguration
- http://pulse.ng/celebrities/celebrity-birthday-kenny-keke-ogungbe-is-a-year-older-id4149473.html Kenny 'Keke' Ogungbe is a year older.
- News: Keke Ogungbe, ID Cabasa, Asha unveil game flow for Naija Star Search. Nigerian Tribune. 13 September 2022. 8 February 2024.
