KiDi


Dennis Nana Dwamena, known by his stage name KiDi, is a Ghanaian singer-songwriter. He is known for his contributions to the genres of afrobeats and high-life.

Music career

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 took a leap of faith by joining the MTN Hitmaker competition. He went on to win the competition and was later signed to Lynx Entertainment. 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.

Artistry

KiDi has mounted several stages including 2017 Rapperholic Concert, Ghana Music Honors 2017 Edition, December to Remember 2017, S Concert 2017, the 61st Ghana Independence Celebration Show in March 2018 at the Indigo 02 in London. 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 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 in April 2018. He was crowned as the Artiste of the 5th Edition of the 3Music award and TGMA 2022. KiDi currently has 2 studio albums and 2 EP. His debut album, Sugar was released on May 31, 2019. He also released a movie the same year with the album name in Accra, Kumasi, and the UK.
Kidi released the Blue EP in 2020 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.
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. It included hits like "Mon Bebe", "Cyclone" and Touch It, which broke the record for the most streamed Ghanaian song on Spotify.

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 talented singer graduated.
KiDi is from Kwahu Abetifi
KiDi has a son called Zane.

Awards and nominations

YearOrganizationAwardWorkResult
20174syte Music Video AwardsBest Discovery VideoƆdɔ
2018Ghana Music AwardsHighlife Song of the YearƆdɔWon
2018Ghana Music AwardsAfropop Song of the YearSay You Love MeNomitated
2018Ghana Music AwardsHighlife Artiste of the YearHimselfNomitated
2018Ghana Music AwardsBest Male VocalistƆdɔNomitated
2018Ghana Music AwardsBest New ArtisteHimselfNomitated
2018Ghana Music AwardsSong of the YearƆdɔNomitated
2018Ghana Music Awards Artist of the YearHimselfNomitated
2018Ghana Music Awards Highlife Artist of the YearHimselfNomitated
2018Ghana Music Awards Best Male VocalistƆdɔNomitated
2018Ghana Music Awards Highlife Song of the YearHimselfNomitated
2018Ghana Music Awards Best New Artist of the YearHimselfNomitated
20183Music AwardsMale Act of the YearHimselfNomitated
20183Music AwardsBreakout Act of the YearHimselfNomitated
20183Music AwardsSong of the YearƆdɔNomitated
20183Music AwardsMost eventful Snapchat channelHimself
2018AFRIMABest Artiste Duo or Group in Africa ContemporaryHimself
2019Ghana Music AwardsHighlife Artist of the YearHimselfNomitated
2019Ghana Music AwardsBest Male VocalistHimself
2019Ghana Music AwardsSong of the YearThunderNomitated
2019Ghana Music AwardsHighlife Song of the YearThunderNomitated
20193Music AwardsBest Male Vocal PerformanceFakyɛ Me
20193Music Awards Highlife Act of the YearHimselfNomitated
20193Music Awards AlbumSugarNomitated
20194syte TV Music Video AwardsBest Edited VideoCinderellaNomitated
20194syte TV Music Video AwardsBest MaleAdiepɛnaNomitated
20194syte TV Music Video AwardsBest HighlifeAdiepɛnaNomitated
20194syte TV Music Video AwardsBest CollaborationMr. BadmanNomitated
2020Ghana Music AwardsHighlife Artist of the YearHimselfNomitated
2020Ghana Music AwardsAfrobeats Song of the YearMr BadmanNomitated
2020Ghana Music AwardsMale Vocalist of the YearHimselfNomitated
2020Ghana Music AwardsBest Collaboration of the YearƆhemaa Nomitated
2020Ghana Music AwardsBest Collaboration of the YearMr Badman Nomitated
2020Ghana Music AwardsAlbum of the YearSugarWon
2020Ghana Music AwardsInternational Collaboration of the YearCinderella Nomitated
2020Ghana Music AwardsInternational Collaboration of the YearSugar Daddy Nomitated
2020Ghana Music AwardsMost Popular Song of the YearMr BadmanNomitated
20213Music AwardsArtist of the YearHimselfWon
20213Music AwardsEP of the YearBLUEWon
20213Music AwardsSong of the YearEnjoymentWon
20213Music AwardsAfro Beat Song of the YearEnjoymentWon
2021Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsArtiste of the YearHimselfNomitated
2021Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsAfrobeat/Afropop Song of the Year"Say Cheese"Won
2021Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsMost Popular Song of the Year"Say Cheese"Nomitated
2021Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsMost Popular Song of the Year"Enjoyment"Nomitated
2021Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsAfrobeat/Afropop Artist of the YearHimselfWon
2021Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsEP of the Year"Blue"Won
2021Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsCollaboration of the Year"One Man" Nomitated
2021Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsBest Male Vocal PerformanceHimselfNomitated
2021Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsBest Highlife Song"Enjoyment"Won
2022The Headies AwardsBest West African Artiste of the YearKiDiNomitated
2022Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsArtiste of the YearHimselfWon
2022Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsAlbum of the YearThe Golden BoyWon
2022Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsVideo of the YearMon BebeWon
2022Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsAfrobeats/AfroPop ArtisteHimselfWon
2022Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsBest Reggae/Dancehall Song of the YearTouch ItWon
2022Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsMost Popular Song of the YearTouch ItWon
2022Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsInternational Collaboration of the YearSpiritual ft. Kuami Eugene, PatorankingNomitated
2022Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsBest Male Vocal PerformanceBad ThingsNomitated
2022Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsBest Afrobeats SongMon BebeNomitated
2024Collaboration of the year"Liquor" – KiDi ft. StonebwoyWon
20243Music AwardsAfrobeats/Afro Pop Song of the Year"Likor"Nomitated
20243Music AwardsBest Collaboration of the Year"Likor"Won
20243Music AwardsSong of the Year"Likor"Nomitated
20243Music AwardsAfrobeats/Afro Pop Act of the YearHimselfNomitated
20243Music AwardsBest Male Vocal Performance"I Lied"Won
2024Ghana Music Awards UKMost Popular Song of the Year"Likor"Nomitated
2024Ghana Music Awards UKBest Collaboration of the Year"Likor"Won
2024Ghana Music Awards UKBest Collaboration of the Year"Bambalika"Nomitated
2024Ghana Music Awards UKMale Vocalist of the Year"I Lied"Nomitated
2024Ghana Music Awards UKBest Afropop Song of the Year"I Lied"Nomitated
2024Ghana Music Awards UKBest Afrobeats Song of the Year"Likor"Nomitated