Kellyrae
Kellyrae Sule | |
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| Born | Kingsley Oritsetimeyin Sule 29 September 1991 Warri, Delta State, Nigeria |
| Education | Delta State University, Abraka |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
| Known for | Winner of the BBNS9 |
| Television | Big Brother Naija |
| Spouse | |
Kingsley Oritsetimeyin Sule (born 29 September 1991),[1][2] known professionally as Kellyrae, is a Nigerian singer, influencer and television personality.[3] He won the ninth season of Big Brother Naija.[4][5][6]
Early life
[edit]Kellyrae is from the Urhobo ethnic group of Delta State.[7] Born and raised in Warri, he completed his primary and secondary education there. He later attended Delta State University, Abraka, where he studied music.[8]
Career
[edit]Musical career
[edit]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
[edit]Kellyrae and his wife, Kassia Sule, entered the ninth 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
[edit]Kellyrae married Kassia Sule in February 2024, after ten years together. They have one daughter.[16][17][18]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[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 7 October 2024.
- ↑ Amao, Esther (6 October 2024). "Things to know about eight BBNaija S9 finalists". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ↑ Johnson, Hannah (29 July 2024). "BBNaija S9: Meet the Dynamic Duo housemates". The Punch. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ↑ Egodo-Michael, Oghenovo (6 October 2024). "BREAKING: Kellyrae wins Big Brother Naija Season 9". The Punch. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ↑ Vanguard (6 October 2024). "Breaking: Kellyrae wins BBNaija season 9". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ↑ Nseyen, Nsikak (6 October 2024). "BREAKING: Kellyrae emerges winner of BBNaija 'No Loose Guard'". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ↑ ADEKUNLE, MUSA (7 October 2024). "Kingsley "Kellyrae" Sule Bio: Facts about BBNaija 2024 Winner". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ↑ "5 things to know about BBNaija season 9 winner, Kellyrae". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 6 October 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ↑ Oamen, Samuel (6 October 2024). "17 things to know about BBnaija season 9 winner Kellyrae". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ↑ Johnson, Hannah (29 July 2024). "BBNaija S9: Meet the Dynamic Duo housemates". The Punch. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ↑ Oke, Odunmorayo (28 July 2024). "Meet The Big Brother Naija Season 9 Dynamic Duo Housemates". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ↑ "Unpaired & Unleashed: The Buzz episode 6 dishes on Biggie's game-changing twist". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. 10 September 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ↑ Nseyen, Nsikak (6 October 2024). "BBNaija: How viewers voted Kellyrae winner". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ↑ "Big Brother Naija 2024 winner: Kellyrae win season 9 'No loose guard' show". BBC News Pidgin. 6 October 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ↑ Abulude, Samuel (7 October 2024). "Kellyrae Wins Big Brother Naija Season 9". Leadership. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ↑ Akhimien, Nosakhale (13 October 2024). "How I met my wife, Kassia — BBN season 9 winner, Kellyrae". Premium Times. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ↑ Blessing, Enenaite (30 September 2024). ""Onyeka pretends to be happy": Kellyrae finally opens up on marriage to Kassia". Legit.ng. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ↑ Oke, Odunmorayo (29 July 2024). "Married Couple, Kassia and Kellyrae, Enter BBNaija As "Best Friends"". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 17 February 2026.