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]
Kida Kudz | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Olukayode Odesanya |
| Born | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Origin | Nigeria |
| Genres | Afropop |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Labels | Disturbing London |
Early life
editHe 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]
Music career
editIn 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]
Discography
editEP
editSingle
edit- Animalistic (2021)[13]
Mixtape
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References
edit- ^ The, Nation (4 February 2022). "I've been depressed for two years – Kida Kudz". The Nation. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ Ben, Homewood (19 February 2020). "Making waves Kidz Kuda". Music Week. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ a b Nicolas-Tyrekl, Scott (7 February 2020). "Meet Kida Kudz, A Man On A Mission To Spread His 'Afroswank' Gospel". Complex. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ Akinwale, Akinyaode (12 March 2020). "If I Hadn't Made It In Music, I Would Have Been A Pornstar – Kida Kudz". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ Micheal, Abimboye. "Nigerian teenage rapper, Kida Kudz, graduates from U.K. College with distinctions". Premium Times. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ "Kida Kudz". BBC. 3 August 2018. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ^ David, Renshaw (27 February 2019). "Ms Banks video Coldest Winter Ever 2". The Fader. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ a b More, Branches (24 June 2022). "Kida Kudz and Mr. Dutch come up strong on their EP, "World Citizens"". Morebranches. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ a b Tela, Wangeci (24 June 2022). "Kida Kudz Mr Dutch World Citizen". The Native. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ a b Micheal, Aromolaran (26 June 2022). "KIDA KUDZ AND MR DUTCH RELEASE JOINT EP "WORLD CITIZENS"". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ "The 6 Songs You Need to Hear This Week". Okayafrica. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ Adedamola, Onabanjo (14 May 2021). "KIDA KUDZ TAPS BELLA SHMURDA ON BASS TEEMING 'BALL TILL WE FALL'". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ James, Keith (9 April 2021). "Premiere: Kida Kudz Explores The Dehumanising Effects Of Prison On Powerful "Animalistic"". Complex. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ Murray, Robin (7 February 2020). "Kida Kudz Drops New Mixtape 'Nasty'". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- ^ Motolani, Alake (27 July 2021). "Kida Kudz toasts to his African roots on 'Top Memba'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 15 January 2023.