kidi, olivetheboy & kojo blak

Biography

KiDi (Dennis Nana Dwamena), Olivetheboy, and Kojo Blak are three distinct Ghanaian artists in the afrobeats, hiplife, afropop, and AfroFusion scenes, often connected through collaborations like the anticipated remix of Kojo Blak's 'Ragged' featuring Olivetheboy and songwriting ties with KiDi. Kojo Blak, born McDonald Braide on July 23, 2001, in Dansoman, Accra, Ghana, began his music journey early, influenced by icons like Michael Jackson and E.T. Mensah, blending African rhythms, pop culture, Caribbean sounds, Afrobeat, highlife, and contemporary elements to create authentic stories of struggle, growth, and love. KiDi, a established singer-songwriter, has long contributed to afrobeats and related genres, while Olivetheboy represents the rising wave in these styles, with their shared Spotify popularity of 54 highlighting collective appeal[1][2][5].

Kojo Blak's career gained momentum through self-promotion on social media platforms like TikTok, IG, and YouTube, leading to breakthroughs such as writing major parts of KiDi and Blacko's hit 'Lomo Lomo,' which transformed his life financially and boosted his recognition in Ghana. Signed to Jadon Shatta Entertainment, he has released tracks like 'Excellent' with Kelvyn Boy, the '757' EP, and the '131' EP, breaking barriers in the industry with versatile collaborations and a focus on promoting Ghanaian culture globally. Their musical styles emphasize infectious vibes with Nigerian influences, positioning them as key figures in Ghana's music evolution[1][2][3].

Fun Facts

• Kojo Blak wrote most of KiDi's parts on the hit 'Lomo Lomo,' crediting it with completely changing his life financially and gaining him Ghanaian attention[1].
• The 'Lomo Lomo' beat was pitched to KiDi via a shared lawyer who recommended Kojo Blak as a writer for his album[1].
• Kojo Blak promotes himself aggressively on TikTok, IG, and YouTube, dropping content 'like crazy' for over a year to build his audience[1].
• His upcoming 'Ragged' remix with Olivetheboy is predicted to take him to the 'next big thing' level in Ghanaian music[1].

Musical Connections

Mentors/Influences

• Michael Jackson - major early influence (general career inspiration) [early life]
• E.T. Mensah - iconic stylistic influence from highlife legend (cultural roots in music) [early development]

Key Collaborators

• KiDi - songwriter for KiDi's parts ('Lomo Lomo' with Blacko) [recent (pre-2025)]
• Olivetheboy - featured on upcoming remix ('Ragged' remix) [2025]
• Kelvyn Boy - featured artist ('Excellent') [recent]
• Blacko - co-collaborator on hit song ('Lomo Lomo') [recent]

External Links

• Spotify