Kellyrae

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Kellyrae Sule
Born
Kingsley Oritsetimeyin Sule

(1991-09-29) September 29, 1991 (age 33)
Warri, Delta State, Nigeria
Nationality Nigerian
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Influencer
  • Actor
Years active2019–present
Known forWinner of the BBNS9
Television Big 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]

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Early life

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

Musical career

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

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

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

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2024 Big Brother Naija season 9 ContestantWon

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References

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