"Ku Lo Sa" | ||||
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Single by Oxlade | ||||
from the album OFA (Oxlade From Africa) | ||||
Released | 10 June 2022 (live version) 21 October 2022 (official version) 9 December 2022 (Camila Cabello remix) | |||
Genre | Afrobeats [1] | |||
Length | 2:28 (A Colors Show live version or Camila Cabello remix) 2:27 (official version) | |||
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Producer(s) | Ozedikus Nwanne | |||
Oxlade singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Ku Lo Sa" on YouTube | ||||
Camila Cabello singles chronology | ||||
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"Ku Lo Sa" is a song by Nigerian singer Oxlade. It was released on 10 June 2022 through Troniq Music and Epic Records for ColorsxStudios. [2] Following its release,a live-performing video was released on Colors YouTube channel,which has received over 74 million YouTube streams as of 13 September 2023. A remix along with American singer Camila Cabello was released on 9 December 2022 with new verses from Cabello. [3]
In an interview with OkayAfrica,Oxlade shared that "Ku Lo Sa" emerged during a particularly challenging period in his life. He recorded the song just two days after a personal setback,uncertain of how the performance would resonate. Originally intended as a single following his track "Want You," the song found a broader audience through his collaboration with COLORS Studios,where it quickly gained viral traction. This unforeseen momentum marked a defining moment for Oxlade,aligning with his growing success and establishing "Ku Lo Sa" as a breakthrough track on the global stage. [4]
Year | Organization | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2023 | Soundcity MVP Awards Festival | Song of the Year | Nominated | [5] [6] |
Listener's Choice | Won | |||
The Headies | Best Recording of the Year | Nominated | [7] [8] | |
Best Vocal Performance (Male) | Nominated | |||
Viewer's Choice | Nominated | |||
Song of the Year | Nominated |
"Ku Lo Sa" was released officially on June 10,2022 alongside a "Colors" show video. The video features Oxlade behind a green backdrop near a mic dressed in a black patent leather outfit,black boots with orange soles,and slim shades,as he sings the song. [9] [10]
Chart (2022–2023) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia) [11] | 32 |
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [12] | 59 |
France (SNEP) [13] | 18 |
Global 200 ( Billboard ) [14] | 79 |
Ireland (IRMA) [15] | 50 |
Luxembourg ( Billboard ) [16] | 12 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100) [17] | 13 |
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) [18] | 22 |
Portugal (AFP) [19] | 60 |
South Africa (TOSAC) [20] | 5 |
Suriname (Nationale Top 40) [21] | 2 |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) [22] | 35 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) [23] | 14 |
UK Singles (OCC) [24] | 24 |
UK Afrobeats (OCC) [25] | 2 |
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC) [26] | 7 |
US Afrobeats Songs ( Billboard ) [27] | 5 |
US Rhythmic ( Billboard ) [28] | 19 |
Chart (2022) | Position |
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Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia) [29] | 174 |
France (SNEP) [30] | 141 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100) [31] | 75 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) [32] | 78 |
US Afrobeats Songs (Billboard) [33] | 11 |
Chart (2023) | Position |
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Netherlands (Single Top 100) [34] | 99 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada) [35] | 2×Platinum | 160,000‡ |
Denmark (IFPI Danmark) [36] | Gold | 45,000‡ |
France (SNEP) [37] | Diamond | 333,333‡ |
Netherlands (NVPI) [38] | Platinum | 93,000‡ |
New Zealand (RMNZ) [39] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
Nigeria (TCSN) [40] | Platinum | 100,000‡ |
Portugal (AFP) [41] | Gold | 5,000‡ |
Spain (PROMUSICAE) [42] | Gold | 30,000‡ |
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland) [43] | Platinum | 20,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI) [44] | Gold | 400,000‡ |
United States (RIAA) [45] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
Streaming | ||
Sweden (GLF) [46] | Gold | 4,000,000† |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Region | Date | Format(s) | Version | Label | Ref. |
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Various | 10 June 2022 | Live (A Colors Show) |
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21 October 2022 | Studio | ||||
8 December 2022 | Camila Cabello remix | [3] |