Kida Kudz | |
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Birth name | Olukayode Odesanya |
Born | Lagos, Nigeria |
Origin | Nigeria |
Genres | Afropop |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Instrument(s) | 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]