Kelly Hansome UNLEASHED: Exposes the Music Industry

From having the hottest song to being the artiste on the hottest seat in Nigeria, Kelly Hansome tells his side of the story.

[@ObiajuluObichie]

I am really happy musicians are coming out to say their version of the story

[@icefiveagency4662]

Honestly

[@ezinwaemenike5260]

The industry is very corrupt and and wicked

[@Focussalert]

Aswear ooo

[@ndubuisiajaegbu1891]

​@@ezinwaemenike5260everything about that kontri is evil!!!!

[@MadibaofComedy]

Big A speaks like a true Hustler. More blessings mehn! The mentality is 100

[@mcotgreenzmcotgreenz3049]

Some one that can play the drums, keyboards, guitar, sequence his own beats,voice himself,mix and master his music and still perform it.Whaaaaaat What are y'all even saying about pride again. Can any of you habor 2percent of Kelly's talent and not slap people every day in the streets of lagos? Please let's focus of managing this rare gems talent. We need more like him and his type. How many Nigerian A list artists of today can do sweet live performance brov You dey whine me ni?

[@martinacollins9299]

U said it all

[@KingsleyNwanya-g3f]

Do you know he co produced and sang akonuche by Duncan mighty .....if you can hear tile tile tile '

[@UkachiFavour]

This Kelly is a rare icon​@@KingsleyNwanya-g3f

[@joekingmusic]

I’m I’m I’m 😊anot not not a

[@emmanuelosas9799]

Kelly has learned and matured now... let's have it ...let's bring him back people

[@abuattah1689]

He needs to talk his shift..... I dont expect him to talk like he is begging anybody. He was done dirty and survived. You cant let a survivor talk like a begger. The fans respect him and thats what matters

[@phreshp926]

Sensible talk chief.. Nigerians see a timid person as humble. If this guy can have a fall out with them bosses and say all these things, just imagine what 2face had went through in silence just to be tagged a humble guy.

[@martinacollins9299]

​@phreshp926 excellent, tuface tolerated a lot from. Kennis, that's why hw didn't invite them at his wedding.

[@MartinsChidozie-n7f]

You get sense brother.! Again, he was just young and naive and doesn’t have a good adviser I means he respect a lot that can call him and say stop and he stop. They did home dirty big time and he lost it.

[@julianawhite1741]

This is a great podcast.... Very sensitive and educational

[@kachigrey]

Big A is actually an amazing person.....I love his spirit a lot. Heard a lot of good things about him from my Oga Mayor Don Lulu....Looking forward to meeting him someday. I personally think Kelly needs to be humble enough to start all over, he needs a lot of people to make a come back!

[@markuma5548]

Kelly don't give up, God will lift you up

[@officielEP]

Big A is a wise man . Im glad Kelly understood at the end. There's a lot of things for him to do, even if he never makes another hit, he can just mend a few bridges and eat off his old hits . Much Love

[@furebiakis4646]

That gorimapa guy get thief tendencies 😂

[@furebiakis4646]

Kelly handsome lacks self awareness 😂

[@dayoofere8513]

That one song “maga don pay” is so big that Kelly could live off it for the rest of his life. This record label has killed a lot of music career in Nigeria, Mr May D is another one, he was international at some point and Psquare and Jude messed him up.

[@Awa_Fredi]

Cynthia morgan too 💔💔😭

[@meks297]

Truth

[@danielifem4068]

the master is owned by kennis music. he is not earning from those songs

[@amudatwuraola5373]

Kelly Handsome!!! We oldes, we love you kpai! Im happy you are back. Eat the humble pie and brake the record. You can make it to the top again. Another number one is cooking. Listen to the advice. It's your turn now. Iwo lo kan! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@philippesanogo4175]

Just remembered Kelly and his music today when I was at work and said that when I got home I will search to see if I will get any current info about him only for me to open youtube and this video popped UP ! Kelly you was very good then just cool down and be humble to see if you can rediscover yourself. Maga Don Pay was one top of everyone playlist then I won't lie

[@ThirdOcholi]

Synchronicity

[@solomonosemeke2761]

Also "true love" and "like play like play" were bangers too... 🔥🔥 🔥

[@orioyeyusuf774]

​@@solomonosemeke2761 I swear to God. Those two tracks were 🔥

[@ReeGeeSolutions]

Telepathy at work. Same way I thought of Keke Ogungbe and boom the same week I saw him featured on the Honest Bunch Podcast that neccesitated this interview on Kelly Hansom we are watching cos of his mention during the interview.

[@ELMZ44]

​@solomonosemeke2761 aswear real bangers

[@ocheambrosebaba2380]

Kelly handsome is such an open guy. Nigga ain't faking nothing and I respect that. Hope to see him drop more bangers cos dude was as hot 🔥 back in them days Kudos 🎉👏

[@peacelove559]

Since this interview na igwe by Kelly handsome de on repeat! He can bounce back because his sound is still great today 2025

[@Cartical4]

I’m a big believer in your talent and creativity. Would be great to see more collabos with some OG musicians. But regardless, collabo or no collabo we go still dey rock your projects. Like Big A said, no one can deny your music talent 💯.

[@yawanbenjamingauje4748]

This guy is a vibe.... it is easy to sit down and judge when you haven't been in a person's shoes.

[@okojiemichael805]

Fact 💯 This is what's happening in P-Square. People are just judging them like they're there with them

[@konshnz7965]

Above all he sounds sincere and is actually admitting his faults too

[@emekae6063]

Kelly is dope!!Just go listen to catch me if you can...This guy is versatile!!He sings,he wraps!!He's damn good!!!

[@martinacollins9299]

He is a music producer also

[@nwigweabeldurable8330]

Miss you kelly handsome, still playing true love on replay

[@raymondlulu8664]

Kelly we need you back in the music industry, please

[@JamesAluwong]

Please Kelly give us a hit record again we are waiting.

[@johnnyodeh2447]

Kelly should listen to the advice of collaboration with the new cats… this kind of ego is exactly what is holding BlackFace down too. I get am before no be property.

[@realkvng]

I remembered meeting kelly in festac town lagos in 2010 at Grasshopper Night Club. A Dope guy and E knows how to carry himself! People wey dey talk say e dey proud , una never meet am in person! When i hear Dragon X media, my eyes pop out ! Is he still alive? Used to see him in festac town too years back when man dey naija! I still play Kelly's jams till date! My fav song remains "LIKE PLAY" & "TRUE LOVE" ...Yo Kelly; you need to enter Studio again & do something fire with one of these new cats! Dont take that advise forgranted. You'll never regret doing that! RESPECK 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@godwinokechukwu2947]

I love Kelly a lot and I’ve always listened to his songs from get go but he needs to understand that Talent alone is not enough, he’s a survivor and kudos to him for that but he needs to humble himself, it’s very important he do so

[@FestusAjonibode]

If you knew what is going on back then when afro beat was newly introduced in Nigeria. I won't blame Kelly handsome bcoz he actually has that talent. Dem do am as jjc bcoz he comes from Yankee. Na naija blood dey flow tru him.

[@bomaJoel-z6w]

A lot of persons wouldn’t even collaborate with this gee today, but that’s okay not all attitude is suited for music or certain job . This KH doesn’t have the attitude of someone who’s gonna endure what the music industry brings.

[@ReeGeeSolutions]

Talent is not just enough. Attitude is truly what determines our altitude in life. Kelly, aside having musical talent has got innovative skill. The idea he shared was mind blowing. He needs humility to allow his talents speak. Grace has found him, evident in the way Big A is volunteering to sponsor his project, but pride is written all over him. Thank God towards the end he understood his errors and redirected his words and action. Nice to see U Edem a far long contact. Lovely podcast. Big ups

[@obiomasilasechegini4105]

Humility in the face of oppression? That's a typical slavish mentality.

[@austinewelike-uw5le]

Kelly handsome is a rare talent. I can't wait for him to come back honestly.

[@IsraelOddiri]

Big A Entertainment 😁 Do it . . .Sponsor Kelly handsome

[@ZeetaProject]

The conversation is all over the place.. Next time arrange a list of selected topics and let the conversation flow like you are taking your audience on a journey. The conversations did not have a sense of coordination

[@numokeji8023]

Really all over the place😂

[@ndukanobled1]

Unscripted interviews are the best. Every other type looks rehearsed.

[@idatonyefrancis-hart3367]

Kelly handsome and Mr May D can still come back to limelight in music and get back to the top. they shouldnt give up on themselves, take the advice from the interviewers and reclaim your star.

[@JohnJohn-wp5eo]

Lies

[@properthinking4392]

I love this guy

[@BeatzByArpeggio]

KELLY Change make pride no wound u

[@armstrongmarsh4579]

😂

[@jeremiahemioshor3688]

Watch video b4 u complain

[@Rockyplanetmediaplus]

what they did to Kelly Handsome, they did double to Blackface. the music industry is something very deep.

[@allenian2solo]

BIG A 👑

[@zobottiano8446]

Nice one Kelly Handsome. Good hearing your side of the story. There ain't nothing like hearing from both sides

[@collinschukwuma5536]

Mazi Kelechukwu nwanne biko take your flowers 🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@Realizunna]

Like play like play and maga don pay na kelly

[@oluwaseyiodukoya6979]

Kelly Handsome keep being you. You speak the truth that’s why they don’t like you

[@VeoKingdomwealthofficial]

I think i love kellyhandsome's originality and confidence. U know in life, when you are sure of what you want in life, and stand on your convictions, you will be tagged as rebel or a bag egg. Once you refuse to be used and messed up like others, the will tag u all sorts of negative tags just to blacklist u, were as, the are the real evil, not you. All i see in this guy is, a man who's presence and guts pissed some entertainment lords off and the wanted him off by all means. U know my joy is that social media and many other platforms, just came up and dismantled all those wicked lords in the industry. So u can just be in your room, release a good music, and become a star without people who doesnt like u stopping u. All i am saying is that, no one has to go down for another to shine. So the sky is quit big to contain everyone. I wish him all the best in life.

[@austinewelike-uw5le]

Kelly handsome is really stubborn and has a lot of ego but honestly the guy is overdose of talent. I wish him a good comeback.

[@ownerkingsley9649]

From this podcast, you could tell that it was not only Kennis Music that was at fault. He was also at fault. Towards the end of the podcast, he started admitting his fault. From the way he talked, I can tell that he is full of pride and arrogance. He still sees himself as a big artist that everybody should want to work with. Meanwhile, he is not relevant to Gen Z. Imagine him saying if he decides to reach out to Don Jazzy, he might keep him waiting. He feels others should be the ones to reach out to him. I think he has a lot of people to make peace with in the music industry.

[@MoneyKingTrades]

Na only you get sense for this comment section. All i see see is pride and lack of accountability. How can u go to an stage and say u weren’t paid? Who does that. And then say u didn’t do anything. A good Attitude takes one along way

[@Weastiid]

​@@MoneyKingTradesAre you thinking at all? GLO paid N6m for and Kennis pocketed it and you're saying nons£nse. He should have acted better but he wasn't wrong.

[@MoneyKingTrades]

@@Weastiid there’s ways to handle such matters. You don’t disrespect ur record label on stage. Nobody would want to work with u after such embarrassment. Shebi him body don tell am. You need to play the fool to get what u want. He thought he has arrived after one Hit; and they showed him he is still a baby in the industry. Am not saying kennis is right.. bt they were running the industry at the time., then u small boy one show ur strength. Try to get where am coming from

[@duffemmanuel6685]

​@@MoneyKingTrades the truth is he didn't get paid and went ahead to say it on stage. I feel he didn't handle it well and his pride is taking over him. He doesn't understand the fact that you're under a label and contracts was signed and must keep to the terms. He's only interested in the money

[@Mac40940]

He did nothing wrong by saying he wasn't paid, he refused to be used so if you call it pride, your kettle of fish

[@zobottiano8446]

This anchor deeply understands the game. The fine line between 2face and Kelly Handsome is wisdom and understanding the turf you are. I give it up to you Kelly any way

[@femiodukoya4531]

This guy is obviously still stuck in the past. The game has changed and you should accept you’re no longer the artist you were. Humility and collaboration will open doors for you.

[@stephennweji1212]

😂😂one day, the veils will be lifted and you will know what crazy thing that is happening in the Nigerian music industry up till today.

[@obiomasilasechegini4105]

Humility and Mumuishness should not be used interchangeably... They're two different things... The guy simply knew his worth and demanded for it, but the people he was dealing with were insincere.

[@EverythingEntertainment001]

U r pitiful

[@itsENJ]

Yo Kelly Collaboration with you will be Mad!! We got dope music and Talent. We appreciate you OG

[@Astroasake]

Bro I played like play today sef.… u be legend even if dem de cast u up n down

[@damiandaudu604]

Entitlement, pride and arrogance all in ONE person (kelly). Be HUMBLE OG...

[@JIdaiko]

Like play my best to song of him. And he should stay more humble especially at this time.

[@mohammedl5539]

It's deep in the industry

[@mamamichael2408]

If anyone know kelly handsome pls advice him to call nedo on honest bunch he need to go to that show and debunk all that was said about him

[@oparaprince4586]

His time has gone, make this guys nor dey whine am. Industry now dey very diffrent money don spoil everything, he wont be able to meet up with the energy of this new school, the game is moving too fast. Oppoortunity rarely comes twice in this life. Make e just focus on eim IT and family. He is old school and e get pride, talent is no longer enough in this present dispensation.

[@toyosiogunleye8076]

You're very correct. The music now is not about talent at all. It's about crazy money to push/promote the music. U can release rubbish and push it with mad money and it blows.

[@glitztv2401]

The Celeb Island thing should be an app, it will fly better that way. Plus the name, you need a catchy name.

[@ejioforbami]

Big A,sound advise bro 👌

[@davidswilliams9695]

Anderson obiagwu much respect sir

[@danielonyeka1696]

This presenter is a good man.❤

[@HariEren]

Things day really happen ohh Mr Kelly Handsome drop am we go rock🕺💃 am Handsome forget about the past Mr Hansome💞

[@elenduokpara8960]

Big A should allow Kelly talk, the interruption was just annoying

[@brafyking2924]

Kelly you are good and you know it, but your shoulder is still high. You have to mellow to get what you want in everything in life. You can be a good writer, producer and director and still remain in a hole till your maker calls you. Stay humble bruh you’re a cool guy.

[@BENJAMINSANYA]

I think the main problem here is lack of humility on his side, he seems to have a big ego for a new act as at then..

[@geofferymoses4103]

Yes his pride was high

[@Zanjero234]

You guys don't understand him. They kept interrupting him from pouring out his pains. They just want him to forget the past...it doesn't work like that for everyone.

[@BENJAMINSANYA]

@@Zanjero234 it is as clear as day that his ego was too high, there’s no doubt he is super talented and he should have been a top man in the industry by now if not for his ego.

[@Zanjero234]

@BENJAMINSANYA I'm not talking about his abilities but misjudging him as proud from this interview. What I see is a man who has been put down and rejected by his colleagues because of him being blacklisted. I think he was reacting to the interviewer who was subtly telling him to bow to those they think are the guys on the stage now. I had listened to Kenny ogungbe before seeing this video and I could see why KH was trying to say somethings which unfortunately the interviewer won't allow him. I understand the interviewer sole aim was to give him publicity but some of his choice of words were demeaning to KH... Listen to KH very well, he's not against working with those people but he's just saying he had contacted them before now and these people are not new to him. I guess the issue is him saying he prolly would have done better if he had the resources and promotion. Reading other people's comments about his abilities, I don't think that's ego but a fact

[@nnamdishedrack8837]

where you there

[@ericwilliams4840]

I almost forgot this guy! Kelly handsome my best guy then when I was still in 042

[@ArinzeVictor_007]

Stay strong kelly🙌

[@Cypherman852]

I knew there was more to the story. How can baba Keke say he just ghosted them after them paying so much money for the video they shot abroad for him.

[@Afb135]

This guy Kelly is the most talented Nigeria artist . Labels have no conscience at all. They just killed this guys musical talent . He would have been R Kelly of Nigeria he can flow with the time !!

[@macd_advocate]

We love you, Kelly Handsome!!! As far back as in Madonna University when your face be don dey show!!!

[@aniekweifeanyi6522]

Fr. Ede boy

[@bensonodei009]

This guy is proud Abeg. He needs to be humble if he really wants to come back. 1:05:43

[@JohnJohn-wp5eo]

I swear

[@ColekaneColeKane]

Who can still remember Ikechucku is one of kennys music who where about him now he fade away just like that

[@emekae6063]

Go listen to catch me if you can!!By Kelly!!He's good!!

[@AntaOmi-y7z]

The bald guy understands music is a business. Kelly has a big ego and he takes no accountability. I don't think Kennis Music were saints either but Kelly should stfu because he sounds annoying.

[@elohoo9039]

Kelly Hansome is not serious.

[@armstrongmarsh4579]

How many of una remember this guy ???

[@gams.studios]

The guy with beard understands the music business I will like to listen to his podcast

[@olaowolabi6853]

Kelly if you are reading this! Your performance in this interview has done more damage to your cause than your intention. You sound radioactive. Even a neutral person willing to invest in you will be wiery. But if you don’t agree with me, based on your responses to the questions posed to you, I won’t be surprised. What baffles me the most is how you are unable to retrospect after all this years away. The people you spent time around you in your hiatus did a poor job.

[@ThirdOcholi]

I was disappointed fr! So petty yet undeserving, so delusional, look the false value he's attaching to himself, even if he's valuable blowing his own trumpet is laughable ✌🏾🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️

[@jblsongo9721]

If he is this way till now 😂imagine how he was in 2009 😅😅. I mean he finally understood what Big A was saying but with a ego to it still.

[@onweobinna2644]

Someone is saying his truth and you're here saying rubbish. Do you even know how to access situations

[@mallam_ifykings]

The most important part of the interview is from 1:13:08 to 1:14:06 and Kelly Hansome was really touched by what the host said there.

[@postaboyvarietytv3663]

You high?

[@mallam_ifykings]

@postaboyvarietytv3663 You woman?

[@kenbest]

1❤ Kelly

[@BondMotivate]

Please you guys should bring Kelly handsome back. Now he knows better.

[@Itskingjamal]

I love how cocky he is 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 bless you Kelly. You are still a legend in my eyes. I downloaded your app you made one time. I'll support you forever . Please do collabo with me 🤣

[@martinacollins9299]

Pls what's d app, I really want to download it.

[@Dopemix]

This guy I very real u can feel it in his words

[@akinfeshuby6527]

I like the ending part of the interview he make sense last last

[@taylorandrewmusic9109]

Music isn't easy

[@dayofrancisadegbola7095]

Kelly still lack maturity- even this interview is just too rebuttal- grow up boy

[@valentineanthony5615]

Get sense

[@NahlaMonroe-q3r]

Do you know the meaning of rebuttal at all? How is the word rebuttal applicable to your sentence?

[@jerryegulemu3465]

No one should bash him, it’s his experience and be knows better

[@udochukwunwagboso7384]

Africa loves you Kelly hansome

[@emmanuelopara3621]

I REALLY MISS KELLY HANDSOME SONGS, MY FAVOURITE ARTIST

[@olucodeofficial946]

A lot of knowledge from the host, but kelly handsome needs to listen more and learn. talent alone dont do it

[@bascondavid]

Kelly is good. Talent yakpa

[@SUHCALVINAMBE]

Kelly Handsome is still proud over nothing. With that kinda spirit, you'll remain forgotten

[@CallMeIfeanyi]

It's quite unfortunate that Kelly handsome is yet to learn from his own experience after many years. How can you behave Same way you behaved towards a particular issue 15yrs ago? So you haven't learnt anything or have deeper understanding of life?

[@NnaemekaAmaeze-lb5cf]

Kelly handsome is more than talented that guy is all music himself

[@talk2gray1]

You were asked to perform at your record label Kenny's Music Easter Fiesta but declined, citing a contract dispute with Glo, who had allegedly paid ₦100 million plus for an endorsement deal. You threatened not to perform unless you received your share of the contract. Your record label organized the show, but you didn't attend, despite being one of the biggest stars. When you returned to the country, you claimed ignorance about the issues you caused. Glo organized another show, but you crashed the event and performed anyway. During your performance, you halted the music and complained about not being paid. This incident led to Glo terminating their endorsement deal with your record label. You cost your record label millions of naira, and yet, you claimed ignorance about the harm you caused. You later wrote an apology, but it seemed insincere, considering the severity of the consequences. Your actions were deemed problematic, and your apology was seen as too little, too late. Kelly Hansome is a problematic person period!!! And no one wants to work with a problematic person.

[@razaqlawal685]

I was confused, thought i was the only one that heard that, dude is out of the world delusional, uncouth and sentimental. . I expected to listen to rebuttals but he only helped corroborate what was said about him and even more, his attitude stinks

[@jeremiahemioshor3688]

Two are you are mad.. so he shouldn’t be paid? Ozuor. Slaves.. why didn’t they pay him?

[@kellyumoru509]

So receiving a share from what your contract state is delusional???

[@oluwaseyiodukoya6979]

Kelly listen to Big A. He has said it all

[@Boombastichiphop-t9z]

I just checked Kelly on Google and it says he was born January 1972. Wow I never knew he is that old 53 years old?

[@akinfeshuby6527]

Good guy in and out,

[@Ikpugha]

Kelly Hansome should do what he can do because in essence, his mates are now having arthritis… it is not to say he is still tight, he is already gone passed the performance age. What I am saying is this, put your ego aside and make hay with your time left.

[@perekemeodon4111]

You're perfectly right. Even the guys encouraging him are not seeing your views.

[@josephobasuyi1900]

You guys need to bring Blackface here too

[@yusuflawal8443]

We don't need black face here

[@mcotgreenzmcotgreenz3049]

My people will always say that another persons corpse is like a log of wood until it gets to your turn to bear the loss and carry it. Look at how gullibly minded Nigerians are with their words and opinions in the comment section 😂😂 but it's all good because there is no challenge. Baba Big A .i know and believe in Senior man kelly's talent very well and he is ready for the music business.Please i am suggesting we start the collaborations with Davido or Kizz Daniel Evidence and results go loud maka chi 📌

[@exbrowne]

Kenny's music and donjazzy dem did Kelly Dirty but God Pass them❤ Kelly Hansome is way bigger than all of them.

[@officialAPEchannel]

It's the crop top for me lol 😂😂😂😂😂

[@igoramadi635]

My best Kelly’s song is Nwachinemere

[@ApacheSolomon]

You need to do a remix of your song 'Mama'. It's deep and the words resonate.

[@DonBlanco-q9n]

waiting