KiDi (born 18 August 1993), known in real life as Dennis Nana Kwaku Boadi Dwamena, is a Ghanaian singer, songwriter, and producer.
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. 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 EPs. His debut album, Sugar was released on 31 May 2019. 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 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.On 24 August 2026, KiDi unveiled the tracklist for his 15-track album Where Do We Go From Here, scheduled for release on 27 August 2026. The album includes collaborations with Sarkodie on "IDK", Lasmid on "Signature", AratheJay on "Lonely" and Kwesi Arthur on "Crucified", alongside previously teased singles "Babylon" and "Signature".https://ghanaweekend.com/2025/08/25/kidi-unveils-15-track-album-where-do-we-go-from-here/
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.
KiDi is from Kwahu Abetifi.
KiDi has a son called Zane.
Awards and nominations
Year Organization Award Work Result 2017 4syte Music Video Awards Best Discovery Video Ɔdɔ 2018 Ghana Music Awards Highlife Song of the Year Afropop Song of the Year Say You Love Me Highlife Artiste of the Year Himself Best Male Vocalist Ɔdɔ Best New Artiste Himself Song of the Year Ɔdɔ Ghana Music Awards (UK) Artist of the Year Himself Highlife Artist of the Year Best Male Vocalist Ɔdɔ Highlife Song of the Year Himself Best New Artist of the Year 3Music Awards Male Act of the Year Breakout Act of the Year Song of the Year Ɔdɔ Most eventful Snapchat channel Himself AFRIMA Best Artiste Duo or Group in Africa Contemporary 2019 Ghana Music Awards Highlife Artist of the Year Best Male Vocalist Song of the Year Thunder Highlife Song of the Year 3Music Awards Best Male Vocal Performance Fakyɛ Me (meaning-Forgive Me) 3Music Awards (UK) Highlife Act of the Year Himself Album Sugar 4syte TV Music Video Awards Best Edited Video Cinderella Best Male Adiepɛna Best Highlife Best Collaboration Mr. Badman 2020 Ghana Music Awards Highlife Artist of the Year Himself Afrobeats Song of the YearMr BadmanMale Vocalist of the YearHimselfBest Collaboration of the YearƆhemaa (with Kuami Eugene)Best Collaboration of the YearMr Badman (ft Kwesi Arthur)Album of the YearSugarInternational Collaboration of the YearCinderella (ft Mayorkun & Peruzzi) International Collaboration of the YearSugar Daddy (ft Mr Eazi)Most Popular Song of the YearMr Badman 20213Music AwardsArtist of the Year HimselfEP of the YearBLUESong of the YearEnjoyment Afro Beat Song of the YearEnjoyment Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Artiste of the Year Himself Afrobeat/Afropop Song of the Year"Say Cheese"Most Popular Song of the Year"Say Cheese"Most Popular Song of the Year"Enjoyment"Afrobeat/Afropop Artist of the YearHimselfEP of the Year"Blue"Collaboration of the Year"One Man" (ft Adina)Best Male Vocal PerformanceHimselfBest Highlife Song"Enjoyment" 2022 The Headies AwardsBest West African Artiste of the YearKiDiVodafone Ghana Music Awards Artiste of the Year Himself Album of the Year The Golden BoyVideo of the Year Mon Bebe Afrobeats/AfroPop Artiste Himself Best Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year Touch It Most Popular Song of the YearTouch ItInternational Collaboration of the Year Spiritual ft. Kuami Eugene, PatorankingBest Male Vocal Performance Bad ThingsBest Afrobeats Song Mon Bebe 2024Collaboration of the year"Liquor" – KiDi ft. Stonebwoy3Music AwardsAfrobeats/Afro Pop Song of the Year "Likor" Best Collaboration of the Year Song of the Year Afrobeats/Afro Pop Act of the Year Himself Best Male Vocal Performance "I Lied" Ghana Music Awards UKMost Popular Song of the Year"Likor" Best Collaboration of the Year "Bambalika" Male Vocalist of the Year "I Lied" Best Afropop Song of the Year Best Afrobeats Song of the Year"Likor"
References
External links
Lynx Entertainment