KiDi

Ghanaian singer-songwriter From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

KiDi was born on 18 August 1993, his name is Dennis Nana Kwaku Boadi Dwamena. Nana Dwamena was born to Gerald Dwamena who was a chemical engineer who died in 2001 and reportedly his mother's name is Beatrice Thompson. His Father was from Abetifi Kwahu, and his mother is from Teshie-Nungua, Kidi is both a Kwahu and Ga. Out of his mother's children he is the eldest with younger brothers called Philip Dwamena and Elliot Dwamena but out of his Father's children he is not the first. Some of his older siblings from his father's side are his older sister Esther Dwamena and older brother Elvis Anim Dwamena, but there are more. KiDi grew up in several Ga towns, but his hometown where he grew up as a kid is the town of Teshie-Nungua.

Also known asSugar Daddy, Golden Boy and Gyal dem Sugar
Born
Dennis Nana Dwamena

(1993-08-18) 18 August 1993 (age 32)
Accra, Ghana
OccupationsSinger, songwriter, producer
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KiDi
KiDi at 3 Music Awards
KiDi at 3 Music Awards
Background information
Also known asSugar Daddy, Golden Boy and Gyal dem Sugar
Born
Dennis Nana Dwamena

(1993-08-18) 18 August 1993 (age 32)
Accra, Ghana
GenresAfrobeats, Afro pop, highlife
OccupationsSinger, songwriter, producer
InstrumentsPiano, guitar
Years active2016–present
LabelLynx Entertainment Empire Distribution
WebsiteLynx Entertainment Website (Official)
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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 joined the MTN Hitmaker competition.[1] He went on to win the competition and was later signed to Lynx Entertainment.[2] 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.[3]

Artistry

KiDi has mounted several stages including 2017 Rapperholic Concert,[4] Ghana Music Honors 2017 Edition, December to Remember 2017,[5] S Concert 2017,[6] the 61st Ghana Independence Celebration Show in March 2018 at the Indigo 02 in London.[7] 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[8] 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[9] in April 2018. He was crowned as the Artiste of the 5th Edition of the 3Music award[10][11][12][13] and TGMA 2022.[14][15][16][17] KiDi currently has 2 studio albums and 2 EP. His debut album, Sugar was released on 31 May 2019.[18] 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[19] 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.[20]

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.[21] It included hits like "Mon Bebe", "Cyclone" and Touch It, which broke the record for the most streamed Ghanaian song on Spotify.[22]

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 singer graduated.[23]

KiDi is from Kwahu Abetifi.

KiDi has a son called Zane.[24]

Awards and nominations

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YearOrganizationAwardWorkResultRef.
20174syte Music Video AwardsBest Discovery VideoƆdɔNominated [25]
2018Ghana Music AwardsHighlife Song of the YearWon [9]
Afropop Song of the YearSay You Love MeNominated [8]
Highlife Artiste of the YearHimselfNominated
Best Male VocalistƆdɔNominated
Best New ArtisteHimselfNominated
Song of the YearƆdɔNominated
Ghana Music Awards (UK)Artist of the YearHimselfNominated [26]
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 [27]
Breakout Act of the YearNominated
Song of the YearƆdɔNominated
Most eventful Snapchat channelHimselfWon
AFRIMABest Artiste Duo or Group in Africa ContemporaryWon [28]
2019Ghana Music AwardsHighlife Artist of the YearNominated [29]
Best Male VocalistWon [30]
Song of the YearThunderNominated [29]
Highlife Song of the YearNominated
3Music AwardsBest Male Vocal PerformanceFakyɛ Me (meaning-Forgive Me)Won [31]
3Music Awards (UK)Highlife Act of the YearHimselfNominated
AlbumSugarNominated
4syte TV Music Video AwardsBest Edited VideoCinderellaNominated [32]
Best MaleAdiepɛnaNominated
Best HighlifeNominated
Best CollaborationMr. BadmanNominated
2020Ghana Music AwardsHighlife Artist of the YearHimselfNominated [33]
Afrobeats Song of the Year Mr Badman Nominated
Male Vocalist of the Year Himself Nominated
Best Collaboration of the Year Ɔhemaa (with Kuami Eugene) Nominated
Best Collaboration of the Year Mr Badman (ft Kwesi Arthur) Nominated
Album of the Year Sugar Won
International Collaboration of the Year Cinderella (ft Mayorkun & Peruzzi) Nominated
International Collaboration of the Year Sugar Daddy (ft Mr Eazi) Nominated
Most Popular Song of the Year Mr Badman Nominated
2021 3Music Awards Artist of the Year Himself Won [34]
EP of the Year BLUE Won
Song of the Year Enjoyment Won
Afro Beat Song of the Year Enjoyment Won
Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsArtiste of the YearHimselfNominated [35]
Afrobeat/Afropop Song of the Year "Say Cheese" Won [36]
Most Popular Song of the Year "Say Cheese" Nominated [37]
Most Popular Song of the Year "Enjoyment" Nominated [37]
Afrobeat/Afropop Artist of the Year Himself Won [36]
EP of the Year "Blue" Won [36]
Collaboration of the Year "One Man" (ft Adina) Nominated [37]
Best Male Vocal Performance Himself Nominated [37]
Best Highlife Song "Enjoyment" Won [36]
2022The Headies Awards Best West African Artiste of the Year KiDi Nominated [38]
Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsArtiste of the YearHimselfWon [39]
Album of the Year The Golden Boy Won [40]
Video of the Year Mon Bebe Won
Afrobeats/AfroPop Artiste Himself Won
Best Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year Touch It Won
Most Popular Song of the Year Touch It Won
International Collaboration of the Year Spiritual ft. Kuami Eugene, Patoranking Nominated
Best Male Vocal Performance Bad Things Nominated
Best Afrobeats Song Mon Bebe Nominated
2024 Collaboration of the year "Liquor" – KiDi ft. Stonebwoy Won
3Music Awards Afrobeats/Afro Pop Song of the Year "Likor" Nominated [41]
Best Collaboration of the Year Won
Song of the Year Nominated
Afrobeats/Afro Pop Act of the Year Himself Nominated
Best Male Vocal Performance "I Lied" Won
Ghana Music Awards UK Most Popular Song of the Year "Likor" Nominated [42]
Best Collaboration of the Year Won
"Bambalika" Nominated
Male Vocalist of the Year "I Lied" Nominated
Best Afropop Song of the Year Nominated
Best Afrobeats Song of the Year "Likor" Nominated
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