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- Animalistic (2021) [13]
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Kida Kudz | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Olukayode Odesanya |
| Born | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Origin | Nigeria |
| Genres | Afropop |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Labels | Disturbing London |
Olukayode Odesanya, better known as Kida Kudz, [1] [2] is a Nigerian Afropop singer based in the U.K. [3] He gained recognition after winning the second edition of the Peak Talent Show in 2010. [4] [5] He has collaborated with Ms Banks, Burna Boy, and Octavian, among others. [6] [7]
He left Nigeria and travelled to the U.K. at the age of 14 to live with his father and step-mother. Kudz found himself fascinated with already established genres in the country, such as grime, U.K. rap and even a touch of chessy pop. [3]
In 24 June 2022, Kida Kudz released a four track extended play titled World Citizens with Mr Dutch. [8] [9] [10] Rocket Launcher is a track in World Citizens that rides on Afro swing tendencies as it smoothly blends elements of U.K. and Nigerian Afobreats. [11] In 2021, Kida Kudz featured Bella Shmurda in single "Ball Until We Fall". [12]
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