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Kellyrae

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Kellyrae Sule
Born
Kingsley Oritsetimeyin Sule

(1991-09-29) September 29, 1991 (age 33)
Warri, Delta State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Influencer
  • Actor
Years active2019–present
Known forWinner of the BBNS9
TelevisionBig Brother Naija
Spouse
(m. 2024)

Kingsley Oritsetimeyin Sule (born September 29, 1991),[1][2] popularly known as Kellyrae is a Nigerian singer, influencer and TV personality.[3] He is the winner of Big Brother Naija season 9.[4][5][6]

Early life

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Kellyrae hails from the Urhobo tribe of Delta State.[7] Born and raised in Warri, he completed his primary and secondary education there. Following secondary school, he secured admission to Delta State University, Abraka, where he studied Music.[8]

Career

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Musical career

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Kellyrae 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

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Kellyrae, alongside his wife Kassia Sule, 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]

Personal life

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Kellyrae is officially married to Kassia Sule after ten years together, and have a child (daughter).[16][17]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2024 Big Brother Naija season 9 Contestant Won

References

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  1. ^ "Day 62: Kellyrae's birthday surprise – BBNaija". Day 62: Kellyrae's birthday surprise – BBNaija. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  2. ^ Amao, Esther (2024-10-06). "Things to know about eight BBNaija S9 finalists". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
  3. ^ Johnson, Hannah (2024-07-29). "BBNaija S9: Meet the Dynamic Duo housemates". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
  4. ^ Egodo-Michael, Oghenovo (2024-10-06). "BREAKING: Kellyrae wins Big Brother Naija Season 9". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
  5. ^ Vanguard (2024-10-06). "Breaking: Kellyrae wins BBNaija season 9". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
  6. ^ Nseyen, Nsikak (2024-10-06). "BREAKING: Kellyrae emerges winner of BBNaija 'No Loose Guard'". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
  7. ^ ADEKUNLE, MUSA (2024-10-07). "Kingsley "Kellyrae" Sule Bio: Facts about BBNaija 2024 Winner". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  8. ^ "5 things to know about BBNaija season 9 winner, Kellyrae". Vanguard News. 2024-10-06. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  9. ^ Oamen, Samuel (2024-10-06). "17 things to know about BBnaija season 9 winner Kellyrae". Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  10. ^ Johnson, Hannah (2024-07-29). "BBNaija S9: Meet the Dynamic Duo housemates". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ "Unpaired & Unleashed: The Buzz episode 6 dishes on Biggie's game-changing twist". Daily Post Nigeria. 2024-09-10. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
  13. ^ Nseyen, Nsikak (2024-10-06). "BBNaija: How viewers voted Kellyrae winner". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
  14. ^ "Big Brother Naija 2024 winner: Kellyrae win season 9 'No loose guard' show". BBC News Pidgin. 2024-10-06. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
  15. ^ Abulude, Samuel (2024-10-07). "Kellyrae Wins Big Brother Naija Season 9". Retrieved 2024-10-08.
  16. ^ Akhimien, Nosakhale (2024-10-13). "How I met my wife, Kassia — BBN season 9 winner, Kellyrae". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  17. ^ Blessing, Enenaite (2024-09-30). ""Onyeka pretends to be happy": Kellyrae finally opens up on marriage to Kassia". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2024-11-26.