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KiDi

Dennis Nana Dwamena (born 18 August 1993), known by his stage name KiDi (which translates to "rhythm"), is a Ghanaian singer-songwriter.[1] He is known for his contributions to the genres of afrobeats and high-life.[2]

KiDi
Kidi at 3 Music Awards
Background information
Birth nameDennis Nana Dwamena
Also known asSugar Daddy, Golden Boy and Gyal dem Sugar
Born (1993-08-18) 18 August 1993 (age 31)
Accra, Ghana
GenresAfrobeats, Afro pop, Highlife
Occupation(s)Singer, Songwriter, Producer
Instrument(s)Piano, Guitar
Years active2016–present
LabelsLynx Entertainment Empire Distribution
WebsiteLynx Entertainment Website (Official)

Music career

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Early beginnings and breakthrough

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While studying Economics and Information Studies at the University of Ghana, KiDi's love for music led him to perform on Moonlight Café – a music production that supports upcoming artists and gives them a platform to display their talents on University Campuses in Ghana. He also recorded covers of popular songs.

In 2015, KiDi took a leap of faith by joining the MTN Hitmaker competition.[3] He went on to win the competition and was later signed to Lynx Entertainment.[2] 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 "Odo" in July 2017, the remix with Nigerian artist Davido and Mayorkun in December 2017, and Adiepena in April 2018.[4]

Artistry

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KiDi has mounted several stages including 2017 Rapperholic Concert,[5] Ghana Music Honors 2017 Edition, December to Remember 2017,[6] S Concert 2017,[7] the 61st Ghana Independence Celebration Show in March 2018 at the Indigo 02 in London.[8] 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[9] 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[10] in April 2018. He was crowned as the Artiste of the 5th Edition of the 3Music award[11][12][13][14] and VGMA 2022.[15][16][17][18] KiDi currently has 2 studio albums and 2 EP. His debut album, Sugar was released on May 31, 2019.[19] He also released a movie the same year with the album name (Sugar) in Accra, Kumasi, and the UK.

Kidi released the Blue EP in 2020[20] as a build-up to the release of his second studio album, The Golden Boy. The Blue EP featured tracks such as "End in Tears", "Say Cheese" and One Man which featured Adina.[21]

In 2021, Kidi released his second studio album, The Golden Boy which won the "Album of the Year Award" at the 2021 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.[22] It included hits like "Mon Bebe", "Cyclone" and Touch It, which broke the record for the most streamed Ghanaian song on Spotify.[23]

Personal life

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KiDi has a son.[24]

Awards and nominations

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Year Organization Award Work Result Ref.
2017 4syte Music Video Awards Best Discovery Video Ɔdɔ Nominated [25]
2018 Ghana Music Awards Highlife Song of the Year Won [10]
Afropop Song of the Year Say You Love Me Nominated [9]
Highlife Artiste of the Year Himself Nominated
Best Male Vocalist Ɔdɔ Nominated
Best New Artiste Himself Nominated
Song of the Year Ɔdɔ Nominated
Ghana Music Awards (UK) Artist of the Year Himself Nominated [26]
Highlife Artist of the Year Nominated
Best Male Vocalist Ɔdɔ Nominated
Highlife Song of the Year Himself Nominated
Best New Artist of the Year Nominated
3Music Awards Male Act of the Year Nominated [27]
Breakout Act of the Year Nominated
Song of the Year Ɔdɔ Nominated
Most eventful Snapchat channel Himself Won
AFRIMA Best Artiste Duo or Group in Africa Contemporary Won [28]
2019 Ghana Music Awards Highlife Artist of the Year Nominated [29]
Best Male Vocalist Won [30]
Song of the Year Thunder Nominated [29]
Highlife Song of the Year Nominated
3Music Awards Best Male Vocal Performance Fakyɛ Me (meaning-Forgive Me) Won [31]
3Music Awards (UK) Highlife Act of the Year Himself Nominated
Album Sugar Nominated
4syte TV Music Video Awards Best Edited Video Cinderella Nominated [32]
Best Male Adiepɛna Nominated
Best Highlife Nominated
Best Collaboration Mr. Badman Nominated
2020 Ghana Music Awards Highlife Artist of the Year Himself Nominated [33]
Afrobeats Song of the Year Mr Badman Nominated
Male Vocalist of the Year Himself Nominated
Best Collaboration of the Year Ɔhemaa (with Kuami Eugene) Nominated
Best Collaboration of the Year Mr Badman (ft Kwesi Arthur) Nominated
Album of the Year Sugar Won
International Collaboration of the Year Cinderella (ft Mayorkun & Peruzzi) Nominated
International Collaboration of the Year Sugar Daddy (ft Mr Eazi) Nominated
Most Popular Song of the Year Mr Badman Nominated
2021 3Music Awards Artist of the Year Himself Won [34]
EP of the Year BLUE Won
Song of the Year Enjoyment Won
Afro Beat Song of the Year Enjoyment Won
Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Artiste of the Year Himself Nominated [35]
Afrobeat/Afropop Song of the Year "Say Cheese" Won [36]
Most Popular Song of the Year "Say Cheese" Nominated [37]
Most Popular Song of the Year "Enjoyment" Nominated [38]
Afrobeat/Afropop Artist of the Year Himself Won [39]
EP of the Year "Blue" Won [40]
Collaboration of the Year "One Man" (ft Adina) Nominated [41]
Best Male Vocal Performance Himself Nominated [42]
Best Highlife Song "Enjoyment" Won [43]
2022 The Headies Awards Best West African Artiste of the Year KiDi Nominated [44]
Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Artiste of the Year Himself Won [45]
Album of the Year The Golden Boy Won [46]
Video of the Year Mon Bebe Won
Afrobeats/AfroPop Artiste Himself Won
Best Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year Touch It Won
Most Popular Song of the Year Touch It Won
International Collaboration of the Year Spiritual ft. Kuami Eugene, Patoranking Nominated
Best Male Vocal Performance Bad Things Nominated
Best Afrobeats Song Mon Bebe Nominated
2024 Collaboration of the year "Liquor" – KiDi ft. Stonebwoy Won
3Music Awards Afrobeats/Afro Pop Song of the Year "Likor" Pending [47]
Best Collaboration of the Year Pending
Song of the Year Pending
Afrobeats/Afro Pop Act of the Year Himself Pending
Best Male Vocal Performance "I Lied" Pending
Ghana Music Awards UK Most Popular Song of the Year "Likor" Pending [48]
Best Collaboration of the Year Pending
"Bambalika" Pending
Male Vocalist of the Year "I Lied" Pending
Best Afropop Song of the Year Pending
Best Afrobeats Song of the Year "Likor" Pending

References

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