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KiDi

Also known as: KiDi Musician · Ghanaian artiste KiDi · KiDiMusic

KiDi — Ghanaian singer and independent artist, released third studio album Where Do We Go From Here in August 2026.

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In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    … Stonebwoy also teased a remix of Ofori Amponsah’s 2010 hit ‘Odo Nwom’ with KiDi, calling it an honour, while tickets remain available via stonebwoy.live, AXS, and Ticketmaster amid surging demand. …

    Stonebwoy Headlines First London BHIM Festival
  3. Joy Online

    … Throughout his career, he has shared stages and performed alongside notable Ghanaian artists including: KiDi •Mr Drew His performances have become known for emotional storytelling, vocal precision, captivating stage presence, and an authentic connection with audiences. …

    Meet X Lor: The Ghanaian singer redefining African music through ABL ahead of his Tornado EP launch
  4. June 2026
  5. Joy Online

    … Coach Freeman has also worked with a number of Ghanaian musicians, including Efya, Adina, Abiana, Camidoh, KiDi, Ben Brako and many others. …

    Coach Freeman launches music and talent camp for young voices
  6. Daily Guide

    … Live forever. “Love also to Bola Ray, Shatta Wale, Quamina MP, KiDi, Oseikrom Sikanii, and OG Bradez for coming through for the boy. …

    Kweku Smoke’s ‘London Nights’ Ends With Sarkodie & Shatta Wale Surprise
  7. The Chronicle

    … The event also featured guest performances from several Ghanaian artistes, including KiDi, Oseikrom Sikanii, and Flowking Stone. …

    Kweku Smoke’s London concert shows unity among Ghanaian artistes –MC Portfolio
  8. May 2026
  9. Joy Online

    … Over the years, the label nurtured and launched the careers of several major Ghanaian acts including Asem, OJ Blaq, Irene Logan, Eazzy, Zigi, MzVee, KiDi, Kuami Eugene, DopeNation, Adina and DJ Vyrusky. …

    Lynx quits artiste management, focuses on music distribution and electronics
  10. Daily Guide

    … On the other hand, Deborah Vanessa, KiDi, Fella Makafui, and Gyakie were praised for their standout styles. …

    ‘Media Projection Of TGMA ‘Worst Dresses’ Shameful’
  11. Joy Online

    … To secure the trophy, Wendy Shay had to overcome a formidable list of contenders: -Kojo Blak-KiDi-Kidi-Gyakie-Moliy It was a year of relentless work ethic and the release of several high-impact singles as the catalyst for Wendy Shay’s victory. …

    Wendy Shay crowned Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste at the 27th TGMAs
  12. Joy Online

    … Seventh is KiDi. The Lynx Entertainment frontman whose Artiste of the Year run was short and decisive. …

    26 editions, 10 names; Ranking the longest Artiste of the Year nomination streaks in TGMA history
  13. Joy Online

    Ghanaian highlife and Afrobeats artiste KiDi has confirmed his departure from Lynx Entertainment, ending a long-standing relationship with the label that helped launch his mainstream success. …

    I am no longer with Lynx Entertainment – KiDi
Culture

Twitch 4EVA releases Highlife single 'Clear'

The News

Ghanaian singer Twitch 4EVA has released a new single titled 'Clear', an Afro-fusion Highlife record intended to promote Ghanaian sound globally. The song is taken from his upcoming album '4KG – Forever Keep Going', which explores his journey in the music industry.

6 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Yesterday

  1. Twitch 4EVA releases Highlife single 'Clear'

    Ghanaian singer Twitch 4EVA has released a new single titled 'Clear', an Afro-fusion Highlife record intended to promote Ghanaian sound globally. The song is taken from his upcoming album '4KG – Forever Keep Going', which explores his journey in the music industry.

    6 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Sunday 27 September

  1. KiDi sells out London debut solo headline concert

    Ghanaian singer KiDi performed at a sold-out show at Outernet Live in London, his first solo headline concert in the United Kingdom, featuring hits and songs from his latest album Where Do We Go From Here. The concert included performances from Tanzanian artist Harmonize, Compozers, and rapper Flowking Stone.

    27 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 11 September

  1. Diana Hamilton, Shatta Wale compete for GMA-UK awards

    Diana Hamilton has secured nine nominations at the 9th Taabea Ghana Music Awards UK, jointly second-most after Stonebwoy's ten, and will compete against Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy for Artiste of the Year among other major categories.

    11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. KiDi releases third studio album 'Where Do We Go From Here'

    Ghanaian artiste KiDi has released his 15-track third studio album Where Do We Go From Here on August 27, 2026, featuring collaborations with Sarkodie and Lasmid and marking a new chapter after a decade in music.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. KiDi launches WDWGFH album with listening party event

    Ghanaian musician KiDi held an album listening party in Accra on Tuesday, August 25, bringing together industry colleagues, music lovers and members of the media for an early listen to songs from his album 'Where Do We Go From Here', which was released on Friday, August 28.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 29 August

  1. International touring costly but necessary for Ghanaian artistes

    Rodney Kofi Kyei, CEO of Crux Global, says international shows and tours carry high costs for Ghanaian artistes—covering flights, promotion, production, and guest artists—but remain important for established names to connect directly with audiences and expand their reach.

    29 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. KiDi turned away from first National Service posting

    Musician KiDi revealed he was rejected during his first National Service posting without clear explanation and had to apply for reposting, which led to assignment at the National Service Headquarters. He noted the difficulty of balancing National Service duties with his growing music career at the time.

    26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 7 August

  1. KiDi announces third studio album release for August 27

    Ghanaian musician KiDi has set August 27, 2026, as the release date for his third studio album, "Where Do We Go From Here," marking his return after two years of work on the project.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Andy Dosty first Ghanaian DJ to headline SummerStage

    Ghanaian radio personality and DJ Andy Dosty became the first Ghanaian DJ to headline New York's Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage Festival, performing Ghanaian music on the iconic outdoor stage as part of the festival's 40th anniversary celebrations.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Ghanaian artists record major streaming milestones globally

    Ghanaian artists including Camidoh, Wendy Shay, Oseikrom Sikanii, and Sista Afia have crossed significant milestones on global streaming platforms in 2026, with Camidoh reaching 20 million YouTube streams and several others surpassing 100 million streams across all major digital service providers.

    5 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 10 July

  1. Stonebwoy to headline inaugural BHIM Festival in London

    Stonebwoy will lead the first London BHIM Festival on August 15, 2026, alongside Ghanaian talents including Ofori Amponsah, DopeNation, Kwabena Kwabena, Samini, and UK artiste Stylo G at OVO Arena Wembley, produced by his Burniton Music Group and blending afrobeats, dancehall, and highlife.

    10 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Ghanaian singer X Lor launches ABL genre ahead of Tornado EP

    X Lor, a Ghanaian singer and songwriter, has created ABL (Angels Beyond Limitations), a genre blending Afrobeats, R&B, Highlife, Gospel, Soul, and contemporary African music that reflects his artistic identity and spiritual philosophy. The genre represents artistic freedom, emotional honesty, and limitless creativity as he prepares to launch his Tornado EP.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 20 June

  1. Coach Freeman launches summer music camp for ages 12–16

    Music coach Daniel Freeman Ame is organising a six-week Rock the Mic GH Summer Camp 2026 in Accra from July 7 to August 13, 2026, for children and teenagers aged 12 to 16. The camp will develop vocal abilities, confidence and stagecraft through modules, culminating in a live concert called Summer in the Garden.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Kweku Smoke's London Nights concert features Sarkodie and Shatta Wale

    Ghanaian rapper Kweku Smoke's sold-out 'London Nights' concert in the UK featured surprise appearances from Sarkodie and Shatta Wale, marking what he described as his first-ever UK headline show and a major milestone for Ghanaian music on the UK stage.

    2 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 1 June

  1. Kweku Smoke's London concert signals unity among Ghanaian artistes

    Ghanaian hip-hop artiste Kweku Smoke headlined a concert at London's O2 Electric Brixton featuring guest performances from KiDi, Oseikrom Sikanii, Flowking Stone, Shatta Wale and Sarkodie. Entertainment critic MC Portfolio described the event as reflecting growth in Ghana's music industry and a new spirit of collaboration among artistes.

    1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 18 May

  1. Lynx Entertainment exits artiste management, shifts to distribution

    Richie Mensah announced that Lynx Entertainment is stepping away from artiste management after two decades to focus on music distribution and electronics, honouring a personal goal to retire from active music production at age 40.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Media focus on TGMA worst dresses deemed shameful, unfair

    Digital Curator Sista Ginna has criticized Ghanaian media for emphasizing "worst dressed" lists at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards rather than appreciating celebrities' efforts, saying the focus on negative publicity encourages outrageous dressing for attention and should instead celebrate standout styles.

    13 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

Sunday 10 May

  1. Wendy Shay wins Best Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste at 27th TGMA

    Wendy Shay has been named Best Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste of the Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, held on 9 May 2026 in Accra, following a year of chart-topping releases and viral success.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 9 May

  1. Sarkodie holds record with 11-year TGMA Artiste of Year nomination streak

    Across 26 TGMA editions since 2000, only ten artists have maintained long Artiste of the Year nomination streaks. Sarkodie leads with eleven consecutive nominations from the 15th edition in 2014 through the 25th edition in 2024, before his name was left off the 26th edition shortlist in 2025.

    9 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. KiDi confirms departure from Lynx Entertainment label

    Ghanaian artist KiDi has ended his relationship with Lynx Entertainment and is now working as an independent artiste, with his exit beginning around the release of his collaboration 'Gymnastic'. Since departing the label, he has continued to maintain visibility with his latest single Signature featuring Lasmid receiving significant airplay.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 4 May

  1. KiDi releases 'Signature' featuring Lasmid ahead of album

    KiDi has dropped his second single of the year, "Signature," featuring Lasmid, produced by Ugly x Tough. The Afrobeats track with highlife elements precedes his anticipated album "Where Do We Go From Here," due before summer ends.

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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