KiDi
KiDi | |
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 KiDi at 2018 Ghana Music Awards | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Dennis Nana Dwamena |
| Also known as | Sugar Daddy |
| Born | August 18, 1993 Accra, Ghana |
| Genres | Afro pop, Highlife, Afrobeats |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, song writer, producer |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | Lynx Entertainment, MadeInENY, EMPIRE |
| Associated acts | Davido, Teddy Riley, MzVee, Richie Mensah, Mayorkun, Kuami Eugene |
| Website | Lynx Entertainment Website (Official) |
Dennis Nana Dwamena, better known as KiDi, (born August 18, 1993) is a Ghanaian high-life and afrobeats singer-songwriter producer. He is signed to Lynx Entertainment , MadeInENY, EMPIRE and is best known for his hit single 'Ɔdɔ'. The remix features Nigerian superstars Mayorkun and Davido and has received massive airplay across Africa.[1] KiDi won the Highlife Song of the Year for his hit single 'Ɔdɔ at the 2018 Ghana Music Awards. He then went on to win the Male Vocalist of the Year at the 2019 Ghana Music Awards[2] and Album of the Year for his debut album Sugar at the 2020 Ghana Music Awards.[3]
Early life[]
KiDi was born Dennis Nana Dwamena[4] on August 18, 1993, in Accra, Ghana to Gerald and Beatrice Thompson. He received his primary school education at St. Anthony's School in Accra and proceeded to Accra Academy for his Senior High School education. He then went on to the University of Ghana Legon, where he graduated in 2016 with a degree in Economics and Information Studies.
Music career[]
Early beginnings and breakthrough[]
While studying Economics and Information Studies at the University of Ghana, KiDi's love for music led him to perform on various "Moonlight Café" platforms – a production that supports underground artistes and gives them a platform to display their talents. He also recorded covers of popular songs. In 2015, KiDi took a leap of faith by joining the MTN Hitmaker competition.[5] He went on to win the competition and was later signed to Lynx Entertainment.[6] KiDi shot to prominence in 2017 when he released "Say You Love Me" a song he not only composed but also arranged and produced. KiDi established himself as one of the fastest rising stars in Ghana when he released yet another chart-topper titled "Ɔdɔ" (meaning-Love) in July 2017, the remix with Nigerian artist Davido and Mayorkun in December 2017, and Adiepena in April 2018.[1] He followed this with several hit songs including the 2020 smash hit 'Say Cheese' which debuted on the UK's Official Afrobeats Chart.[7] KiDi was also featured on Wyclef Jean's show 'Run That Back' in 2020.[8]
Artistry[]
KiDi has mounted several stages including 2017 Rapperholic Concert,[9] Ghana Music Honors 2017 Edition, December to Remember 2017,[10] S Concert 2017,[11] the 61st Ghana Independence Celebration Show in March 2018 at the Indigo 02 in London.[12] He has performed on the same stage as many award-winning African artists including Sarkodie, Samini, Shatta Wale, MzVee, WizKid, Tiwa Savage, Efya, and Patoranking. KiDi has also produced several tracks for other artists and co-produced with award-winning Ghanaian producer, Richie Mensah. He has also written for Ghanaian acts including the award-winning MzVee and Adina and has collaborated with artists such as Tic tac, Ko-Jo Cue, Magnom and Kwesi Arthur. KiDi received 6 nominations[13] at the 2018 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards including ‘Best New Artiste’, ‘Afro-pop Song of the Year’ and ‘Male Vocalist of the Year’ and went on to win the award for ‘High-life Song of the Year’ at the awards[14] in April 2018. In May 2021, he released visuals of his song Touch It in his second studio album named The Golden Boy.[15] In July 2021, Kidi Performed for free at the Christ Ambassador School at Dansoman after a letter written by a pupil named Oswald to his mother requesting for a tall list of products he will need for the school's end of term party went viral. Kidi did not only perform some of his hit songs to the admiration of students and teachers, he also gifted a Samsung Galaxy Tab A to Oswald and some other products to his classmates.[16]
Discography[]
Singles[]
| Year | Title | Producer | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Odo | KiDi | Non-Album Single |
| Odo Remix (featuring Mayorkun and Davido) | |||
| Say You Love Me | |||
| Things We Do 4 Love (featuring KiDi) | Magnom & Paq | Pineapple | |
| 2018 | Don't Keep Me Waiting (featuring KiDi) | Nytwulf | Non-Album Single |
| Adiepena | Dat Beat God | ||
| Thunder | KiDi | ||
| Pene Ma Me ( featuring KiDi) | |||
| Drogba (Joanna) [featuring Mayorkun, Kuami Eugene, KiDi, Frenna] | Team Salut | Drogba (Joanna) Remixes | |
| 2019 | Superman (Twitch 4EVA, Kwesi Arthur and KiDi) | Yung Demz | Non-Album Single |
| Bless me (featuring KiDi) | WillisBeatz | ||
| Ohemaa (featuring KiDi) | MOG Beatz | ||
| Say You Love Me (featuring Cina Soul) | KiDi | Sugar | |
| Cinderella (featuring Mayorkun and Peruzzi) | |||
| Gyal Dem Sugar | |||
| Sugar Daddy (featuring Mr Eazi) | |||
| 2020 | Say Cheese | Kayso | Blue EP |
| Enjoyment | MOG Beatz | Non-Album Single | |
| Come Back (featuring KiDi) | |||
| Say Cheese (Remix) | Kayso | ||
| 2021 | Touch it | KiDi | The Golden Boy |
| Send Me Nudes (featuring Joey B) |
Albums and EPs[]
Awards and nominations.[]
| Year | Organization | Award | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4syte Music Video Awards | Best Discovery Video | Ɔdɔ | Nominated[20] |
| 2018 | Ghana Music Awards | Highlife Song of the Year | Won[14] | |
| Afropop Song of the Year | Say You Love Me | Nominated[13] | ||
| Highlife Artiste of the Year | Himself | Nominated[13] | ||
| Best Male Vocalist | Ɔdɔ | Nominated[13] | ||
| Best New Artiste | Himself | Nominated[13] | ||
| Song of the Year | Ɔdɔ | Nominated[13] | ||
| Ghana Music Awards (UK) | Artist of the Year | Himself | Nominated[21] | |
| Highlife Artist of the Year | Nominated[22] | |||
| Best Male Vocalist | Ɔdɔ | Nominated[22] | ||
| Highlife Song of the Year | Himself | Nominated[22] | ||
| Best New Artist of the Year | Nominated[22] | |||
| 3Music Awards | Male Act of the Year | Nominated[23] | ||
| Breakout Act of the Year | Nominated[23] | |||
| Song of the Year | Ɔdɔ | Nominated[24] | ||
| Most eventful Snapchat channel | Himself | Won[25] | ||
| AFRIMA | Best Artiste Duo or Group in Africa Contemporary | Won[26] | ||
| 2019 | Ghana Music Awards | Highlife Artist of the Year | Nominated[27] | |
| Best Male Vocalist | Won[2] | |||
| Song of the Year | Thunder | Nominated[27] | ||
| Highlife Song of the Year | Nominated[27] | |||
| 3Music Awards | Best Male Vocal Performance | Fakyɛ Me (meaning-Forgive Me) | Won[28] | |
| 3Music Awards (UK) | Highlife Act of the Year | Himself | Nominated[28] | |
| Album | Sugar | Nominated[28] | ||
| 4syte TV Music Video Awards | Best Edited Video | Cinderella | Nominated[29] | |
| Best Male | Adiepɛna | Nominated[29] | ||
| Best Highlife | Nominated[29] | |||
| Best Collaboration | Mr. Badman | Nominated[29] | ||
| 2020 | Ghana Music Awards | Highlife Artist of the Year | Himself | Nominated[3] |
| Afrobeats Song of the Year | Mr Badman | Nominated[3] | ||
| Male Vocalist of the Year | Himself | Nominated[3] | ||
| Best Collaboration of the Year | Ɔhemaa (with Kuami Eugene) | Nominated[3] | ||
| Best Collaboration of the Year | Mr Badman (ft Kwesi Arthur) | Nominated[3] | ||
| Album of the Year | Sugar | Won[3] | ||
| International Collaboration of the Year | Cinderella (ft Mayorkun & Peruzzi) | Nominated[3] | ||
| International Collaboration of the Year | Sugar Daddy (ft Mr Eazi) | Nominated[3] | ||
| Most Popular Song of the Year | Mr Badman | Nominated[3] | ||
| 2021 | 3Music Awards | Artist of the Year | Himself | Won[30] |
| EP of the Year | BLUE | Won[30] | ||
| Song of the Year | Enjoyment | Won[30] | ||
| Afro Beat Song of the Year | Enjoyment | Won[30] | ||
| Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Artiste of the Year | Himself | Nominated[31] | |
| Afrobeat/Afropop Song of the Year | "Say Cheese" | Won[32] | ||
| Most Popular Song of the Year | "Say Cheese" | Nominated[33] | ||
| Most Popular Song of the Year | "Enjoyment" | Nominated[34] | ||
| Afrobeat/Afropop Artist of the Year | Himself | Won[35] | ||
| EP of the Year | "Blue" | Won[36] | ||
| Collaboration of the Year | "One Man" (ft Adina) | Nominated[37] | ||
| Best Male Vocal Performance | Himself | Nominated[38] | ||
| Best Highlife Song | "Enjoyment" | Won[39] | ||
| Male Vocalist of the Year | "One Man" (ft. Adina) | |||
| African Entertainment Awards USA | Album of the Year | "The Golden Boy" | Pending[40] |
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External links[]
- 21st-century Ghanaian male singers
- 21st-century Ghanaian singers
- 1993 births
- Living people
- Alumni of the Accra Academy
- University of Ghana alumni
- Ghanaian male singer-songwriters