Early Life

Kefee, born Evelyn Irikefe Don Momoh on February 5, 1980, in Sapele, Delta State, Nigeria, grew up in a deeply spiritual household. Her parents, Andrew and Mrs. Obareki, served as deacons in their church, a space where Kefee’s musical journey began. As a teenager, she actively participated in church activities, especially singing in the choir. She later earned a degree in Business Administration from the University of Benin.

Career

Kefee’s passion for music led her to write and compose her own songs. In 2000, she independently released her first album titled Trip. Her major breakthrough came in 2003 after she signed with Alec’s Entertainment, a record label owned by her former choir director. Shortly afterward, she released Branama, an instant hit that sold over two million copies. The album’s success established her as a household name in Nigerian gospel music.

Her vibrant fusion of traditional beats and contemporary sounds won her fans across the globe. She followed up with hits like Kokoroko, a chart-topper that earned her the 2010 Headies Award for Best Collaboration alongside Timaya. Kefee also received international recognition with the Young Ambassador for Peace Award in 2009.

She married Alec Godwin in 2005, a union that ended in 2008. In 2013, she remarried, tying the knot with radio personality Teddy Esosa Don-Momoh.

Kefee tragically passed away on June 12, 2014, in Los Angeles, after complications from lung failure. She had been in a coma for fifteen days.

Kefee’s voice, energy, and message live on through her music. She left a remarkable legacy that continues to inspire gospel lovers and artists across Africa and beyond.

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