KDDO
Ayoola Oladapo Agboola also known as KDDO is a Global DJ, record producer, songwriter, and artist. He's best known for producing and writing "Under The Influence" by Chris Brown, charting at number 1 on the Billboard Rhythmic Chart & number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. In addition KDDO wrote and produced Afrobeats longest charting Billboard single "Fall" by Davido, renowned for breaking Afrobeat Music globally. The song peaked on US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart at number 13 and US Hot R&B Songs chart at number 25 on Billboard. KDDO is the first Afrobeats producer in history to be certified by the Recording Industry Association of America, after Fall became a certified gold record in the US. He is currently managed by , Director of A&R at .
Early Life and Education
He was born and raised in Lagos State, Nigeria. He attend O&A Academy in Ogun state and also an alumnus of Redeemer's University, where he studied actuarial science.Career
KDDO began his career in Lagos, Nigeria, where he worked as a DJ from the age of fourteen while learning music production. His earliest work appeared through collaborations with Nigerian artists in the early 2010s, including several releases for Orezi. These productions helped introduce him within the developing Afrobeats scene and led to further work with established artists, including contributions to Davido’s singles “” and “.”He gained wider recognition in 2017 through his production of Davido’s single “Fall,” which went on to become one of the most streamed African songs of its era. The track played a significant role in increasing global awareness of Afrobeats and marked a turning point in his international visibility. In a 2016 interview with The Hundreds, KDDO discussed his upbringing in Lagos, the influence of the city’s music culture, and cited Fela Kuti, Timbaland, Kanye West, Sade Adu and Polow da Don as key influences. He later signed a publishing agreement with Sony/ATV Music Publishing in March 2017.
In 2018, he became the first Nigerian record producer to receive certification from the Recording Industry of South Africa for his work on “Fall” and AKA’s “Fela in Versace.” In 2019, he appeared on Chris Brown’s album Indigo , contributing both writing and production to “Under the Influence” and “Lower Body.” “Under the Influence” later achieved multi-platinum commercial success and entered the Billboard Hot 100, becoming one of his most internationally prominent credits.
Alongside these releases, KDDO continued working across Afrobeats, R&B, pop and dancehall. His catalogue includes production or writing for artists such as Wizkid, PartyNextDoor, Summer Walker, Popcaan, Shenseea, Ayra Starr, Mayorkun, Tiwa Savage, DJ Neptune, Becky Hill, Anitta and others. His work with PartyNextDoor included producing and writing “For Certain,” which appeared on the album PARTYNEXTDOOR 4 , released in 2020.
Beginning around 2019, he shifted part of his focus toward House and Afro-House, spending several years developing a more electronic-leaning sound while continuing to produce for other artists. He later released material under his own name and began performing internationally as a DJ-producer. His appearances have included shows in Switzerland, Germany, Portugal, South Africa, Malawi, and the United States, as well as participation in multi-day electronic and Afro-House events and festival gatherings.
Tours
On July 12, 2017, KDDO kicked off his first tour "L.O.U.D Music Production Tour" which took place in 9 states including Abuja, Lagos State, Enugu, Port Harcourt, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Nairobi, Accra and Addis Ababa supported by Sony ATV and Davido Music Worldwide.He has also appeared at a number of high-profile concerts and events. In December 2017 he shared the stage with Mayorkun at the Mayor of Lagos Concert. The following year he performed with AKA during the 2018 AFCON qualifier match between Nigeria and South Africa.
In 2022, KDDO performed with Bas at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver.
Beyond these, KDDO has performed internationally at venues and events across Europe, Africa and North America, participating in nightclub appearances, touring lineups and festival gatherings. His live appearances have included shows in Switzerland, Germany, Portugal, South Africa, Malawi, and the United States. Reports also indicate his inclusion in a 2025 electronic-music festival lineup in California.