Ku Lo Sa
2022 single by Oxlade
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"Ku Lo Sa" (stylized in all caps) is a song by Nigerian singer Oxlade. It was officially released on 21 October 2022 through Troniq Music and Epic Records.[2] Prior to its official release, a live-performing video was released on Colors YouTube channel, which has received over 74 million YouTube streams as of 13 September 2023.[3] A remix along with American singer Camila Cabello was released on 9 December 2022 with new verses from Cabello.[4]
21 October 2022 (official version)
9 December 2022 (Camila Cabello remix)
2:27 (official version)
| "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 | Ozedikus Nwanne | |||
| Oxlade singles chronology | ||||
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| Remix cover | ||||
 Camila Cabello remix cover | ||||
| Camila Cabello singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Ku Lo Sa" on YouTube | ||||
Background
In an interview with OkayAfrica, Oxlade said he recorded "Ku Lo Sa" two days after a personal setback and did not expect its impact. The song was first planned as a follow-up to "Want You" but gained wide attention after his ColorsxStudios performance, which went viral and helped establish it as his breakthrough song.[5] The beat, produced by Ozedikus, was originally made for Wizkid and was recorded with Oxlade in under an hour during a brief studio session, with Colors later choosing to release the raw, unmixed version of the song.[6] Oxlade later said he performed "Ku Lo Sa" for Colors while dealing with a personal tragedy the day before the shoot, a moment he described as being at his lowest, which shaped the emotion of the performance.[7]
Colors show video
"Ku Lo Sa" was released officially on 10 June 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.[8][9]
Accolades
| Year | Organization | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Soundcity MVP Awards Festival | Song of the Year | Nominated | [10][11] |
| Listener's Choice | Won | |||
| African Entertainment Awards USA | Song of the Year | Nominated | [12] | |
| The Headies | Best Recording of the Year | Nominated | [13][14] | |
| Best Vocal Performance (Male) (Oxlade for "Ku Lo Sa") | Nominated | |||
| Viewer's Choice | Nominated | |||
| Song of the Year | Nominated |
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2022–2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[15] | 32 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[16] | 59 |
| France (SNEP)[17] | 18 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[18] | 79 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[19] | 50 |
| Luxembourg (Billboard)[20] | 12 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[21] | 13 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[22] | 22 |
| Portugal (AFP)[23] | 60 |
| South Africa Streaming (TOSAC)[24] | 5 |
| Suriname (Nationale Top 40)[25] | 2 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[26] | 35 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[27] | 14 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[28] | 24 |
| UK Afrobeats (OCC)[29] | 2 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[30] | 7 |
| US Afrobeats Songs (Billboard)[31] | 5 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[32] | 19 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2023) | Position |
|---|---|
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[38] | 99 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[39] | 2× Platinum | 160,000‡ |
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[40] | Gold | 45,000‡ |
| France (SNEP)[41] | Diamond | 333,333‡ |
| Netherlands (NVPI)[42] | Platinum | 93,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[43] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
| Nigeria (TCSN)[44] | Platinum | 100,000‡ |
| Portugal (AFP)[45] | Gold | 5,000‡ |
| Spain (Promusicae)[46] | Gold | 30,000‡ |
| Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[47] | Platinum | 20,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[48] | Gold | 400,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[49] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
| Streaming | ||
| Sweden (GLF)[50] | Gold | 4,000,000† |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| 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 | [4] |