KiDi

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KiDi
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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
Genres Afrobeats, Afro pop, Highlife
Occupation(s)Singer, Songwriter, Producer
Instrument(s)Piano, Guitar
Years active2016–present
Labels Lynx Entertainment Empire Distribution
Website Lynx Entertainment Website (Official)

Dennis Nana Dwamena (born 18 August 1993) [1] , known by his stage name KiDi (which translates to "rhythm"), is a Ghanaian singer-songwriter. [2] He is known for his contributions to the genres of afrobeats and high-life. [3]

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And he was born in a town called Accra [1]

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 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. [4] He went on to win the competition and was later signed to Lynx Entertainment. [3] 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. [5]

Artistry

KiDi has mounted several stages including 2017 Rapperholic Concert, [6] Ghana Music Honors 2017 Edition, December to Remember 2017, [7] S Concert 2017, [8] the 61st Ghana Independence Celebration Show in March 2018 at the Indigo 02 in London. [9] 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 [10] 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 [11] in April 2018. He was crowned as the Artiste of the 5th Edition of the 3Music award [12] [13] [14] [15] and TGMA 2022. [16] [17] [18] [19] KiDi currently has 2 studio albums and 2 EP. His debut album, Sugar was released on May 31, 2019. [20] 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 [21] 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. [22]

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. [23] It included hits like "Mon Bebe", "Cyclone" and Touch It, which broke the record for the most streamed Ghanaian song on Spotify. [24]

Personal life

Education

He attended St. Anthony's School in Accra for his primary education, where he excelled academically. He then continued his secondary education at Accra Academy. After completing high school, Dennis was accepted into the University of Ghana, Legon, to pursue a degree in Economics and Information Studies. In 2016, the talented singer graduated. [1]

KiDi has a son. [25]

Awards and nominations

YearOrganizationAwardWorkResultRef.
20174syte Music Video AwardsBest Discovery VideoƆdɔNominated [26]
2018 Ghana Music Awards Highlife Song of the YearWon [11]
Afropop Song of the YearSay You Love MeNominated [10]
Highlife Artiste of the YearHimselfNominated
Best Male VocalistƆdɔNominated
Best New ArtisteHimselfNominated
Song of the YearƆdɔNominated
Ghana Music Awards (UK)Artist of the YearHimselfNominated [27]
Highlife Artist of the YearNominated
Best Male VocalistƆdɔNominated
Highlife Song of the YearHimselfNominated
Best New Artist of the YearNominated
3Music AwardsMale Act of the YearNominated [28]
Breakout Act of the YearNominated
Song of the YearƆdɔNominated
Most eventful Snapchat channelHimselfWon
AFRIMABest Artiste Duo or Group in Africa ContemporaryWon [29]
2019Ghana Music AwardsHighlife Artist of the YearNominated [30]
Best Male VocalistWon [31]
Song of the YearThunderNominated [30]
Highlife Song of the YearNominated
3Music AwardsBest Male Vocal PerformanceFakyɛ Me (meaning-Forgive Me)Won [32]
3Music Awards (UK)Highlife Act of the YearHimselfNominated
AlbumSugarNominated
4syte TV Music Video AwardsBest Edited VideoCinderellaNominated [33]
Best MaleAdiepɛnaNominated
Best HighlifeNominated
Best CollaborationMr. BadmanNominated
2020 Ghana Music Awards Highlife Artist of the YearHimselfNominated [34]
Afrobeats Song of the YearMr BadmanNominated
Male Vocalist of the YearHimselfNominated
Best Collaboration of the YearƆhemaa (with Kuami Eugene)Nominated
Best Collaboration of the YearMr Badman (ft Kwesi Arthur)Nominated
Album of the YearSugarWon
International Collaboration of the YearCinderella (ft Mayorkun & Peruzzi)Nominated
International Collaboration of the YearSugar Daddy (ft Mr Eazi)Nominated
Most Popular Song of the YearMr BadmanNominated
20213Music AwardsArtist of the YearHimselfWon [35]
EP of the YearBLUEWon
Song of the YearEnjoymentWon
Afro Beat Song of the YearEnjoymentWon
Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Artiste of the YearHimselfNominated [36]
Afrobeat/Afropop Song of the Year"Say Cheese"Won [37]
Most Popular Song of the Year"Say Cheese"Nominated [38]
Most Popular Song of the Year"Enjoyment"Nominated [39]
Afrobeat/Afropop Artist of the YearHimselfWon [40]
EP of the Year"Blue"Won [41]
Collaboration of the Year"One Man" (ft Adina)Nominated [42]
Best Male Vocal PerformanceHimselfNominated [43]
Best Highlife Song"Enjoyment"Won [44]
2022The Headies AwardsBest West African Artiste of the YearKiDiNominated [45]
Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Artiste of the YearHimselfWon [46]
Album of the Year The Golden Boy Won [47]
Video of the YearMon BebeWon
Afrobeats/AfroPop ArtisteHimselfWon
Best Reggae/Dancehall Song of the YearTouch ItWon
Most Popular Song of the YearTouch ItWon
International Collaboration of the YearSpiritual ft. Kuami Eugene, Patoranking Nominated
Best Male Vocal PerformanceBad ThingsNominated
Best Afrobeats SongMon BebeNominated
2024Collaboration of the year"Liquor" – KiDi ft. StonebwoyWon
3Music AwardsAfrobeats/Afro Pop Song of the Year"Likor"Pending [48]
Best Collaboration of the YearPending
Song of the YearPending
Afrobeats/Afro Pop Act of the YearHimselfPending
Best Male Vocal Performance"I Lied"Pending
Ghana Music Awards UKMost Popular Song of the Year"Likor"Pending [49]
Best Collaboration of the YearPending
"Bambalika"Pending
Male Vocalist of the Year"I Lied"Pending
Best Afropop Song of the YearPending
Best Afrobeats Song of the Year"Likor"Pending

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