Kingsley Oritsetimeyin Sule (born September 29, 1991),[1][2] popularly known as Kellyrae is a Nigerian singer and reality TV star.[3] He is the winner of Big Brother Naija season 9.[4][5][6]
Kellyrae | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kingsley Oritsetimeyin Sule September 29, 1991 Warri, Delta State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
| Known for | Winner of the BBNS9 |
| Television | Big Brother Naija |
| Spouse |
Kassia Sule (m. 2024) |
Early life
editKelly Godwin hails from the Urhobo tribe of Delta State.[7] Born and raised in Jos, he completed his primary and secondary education there. Following secondary school, he secured admission to Citi polytechnic, Abuja, where he studied Computer Science.[8]
Career
editMusical career
editKellyrae released his debut EP, Success EP, on October 18, 2020. The seven-track EP features guest appearances by Erigga and Graham D.[9]
Big Brother Naija
editKellyrae, alongside his wife Kassia, entered the 9th season of Big Brother Naija as "Double Kay."[10][11] After being unpaired,[12] Kellyrae continued and eventually won the season finale on October 6, 2024, with 35.95% of the total votes, surpassing Wanni's 32.48%.[13] This victory earned him the ₦100 million grand prize.[14][15]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Big Brother Naija season 9 | Contestant | Won |
References
edit- ^ "Day 62: Kellyrae's birthday surprise – BBNaija". Day 62: Kellyrae's birthday surprise – BBNaija. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ Amao, Esther (2024-10-06). "Things to know about eight BBNaija S9 finalists". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ Johnson, Hannah (2024-07-29). "BBNaija S9: Meet the Dynamic Duo housemates". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ Egodo-Michael, Oghenovo (2024-10-06). "BREAKING: Kellyrae wins Big Brother Naija Season 9". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ Vanguard (2024-10-06). "Breaking: Kellyrae wins BBNaija season 9". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ Nseyen, Nsikak (2024-10-06). "BREAKING: Kellyrae emerges winner of BBNaija 'No Loose Guard'". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ GODWIN, KELLY (2024-10-07). ""Kelly" Godwin Bio: Facts about Computer Scientist". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ "5 things to know about Computer Scientist , Kelly". Vanguard News. 2024-10-06. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ Oamen, Samuel (2024-10-06). "17 things to know about BBnaija season 9 winner Kellyrae". Retrieved 2024-10-07.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Johnson, Hannah (2024-07-29). "BBNaija S9: Meet the Dynamic Duo housemates". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2024-07-28). "Meet The Big Brother Naija Season 9 Dynamic Duo Housemates". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ "Unpaired & Unleashed: The Buzz episode 6 dishes on Biggie's game-changing twist". Daily Post Nigeria. 2024-09-10. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ Nseyen, Nsikak (2024-10-06). "BBNaija: How viewers voted Kellyrae winner". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ "Big Brother Naija 2024 winner: Kellyrae win season 9 'No loose guard' show". BBC News Pidgin. 2024-10-06. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ Abulude, Samuel (2024-10-07). "Kellyrae Wins Big Brother Naija Season 9". Retrieved 2024-10-08.