Ku Lo Sa Explained

Ku Lo Sa
Cover:Oxlade - Ku Lo Sa.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Oxlade
Album:OFA (Oxlade From Africa)
Released: (live version)
(official version)
(Camila Cabello remix)
Genre:Afrobeats[1]
Length:2:28 (A Colors Show live version or Camila Cabello remix)
2:27 (official version)
Label:
Producer:Ozedikus Nwanne
Prev Title:Want You
Prev Year:2022
Next Title:Clueless
Next Year:2023

"Ku Lo Sa" is a song by Nigerian singer Oxlade. It was released on 10 June 2022 through Troniq Music and Epic Records for ColorsxStudios.[2] Following its release, a live-performing video was released on Colors YouTube channel, which has received over 74 million YouTube streams as of 13 September 2023. A remix along with American singer Camila Cabello was released on 9 December 2022 with new verses from Cabello.[3]

Background

In an interview with OkayAfrica, Oxlade shared that "Ku Lo Sa" emerged during a particularly challenging period in his life. He recorded the song just two days after a personal setback, uncertain of how the performance would resonate. Originally intended as a single following his track "Want You," the song found a broader audience through his collaboration with COLORS Studios, where it quickly gained viral traction. This unforeseen momentum marked a defining moment for Oxlade, aligning with his growing success and establishing "Ku Lo Sa" as a breakthrough track on the global stage.[4]

Accolades

Year! scope="col"
OrganizationAwardResult
2023Soundcity MVP Awards FestivalSong of the Year[5] [6]
Listener's Choice
The HeadiesBest Recording of the Year[7] [8]
Best Vocal Performance (Male)
Viewer's Choice
Song of the Year

Colors show video

"Ku Lo Sa" was released officially on June 10, 2022 alongside a "Colors" show video. The video features Oxlade behind a green backdrop near a mic dressed in a black patent leather outfit, black boots with orange soles, and slim shades, as he sings the song.[9] [10]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2022–2023)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[11] 59
Global 200 (Billboard)[12] 79
Luxembourg (Billboard)[13] 12
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[14] 22
Suriname (Nationale Top 40)[15] 2
US Afrobeats Songs (Billboard)[16] 5
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[17] 19

Year-end charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Position
Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia)[18] 174
France (SNEP)[19] 141
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[20] 75
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[21] 78
US Afrobeats Songs (Billboard)[22] 11
Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Position
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[23] 99

Certifications

|-! scope="row"| Nigeria (TCSN)[24] | Platinum| 100,000|-

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormat(s)VersionLabel
Various10 June 2022Live (A Colors Show)
21 October 2022Studio
8 December 2022Camila Cabello remix

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Oxlade – KU LO SA (A COLORS SHOW) . . 31 October 2024 .
  2. Web site: Adebiyi . Adeayo . Oxlade drops new single 'Ku Lo Sa' for A Colors Show . Pulse Nigeria . 14 July 2022 . en . 10 June 2022.
  3. News: Camila Cabello Teams with Oxlade for 'Ku Lo Sa' Remix / Listen to Preview. That Grape Juice. 2022-12-07. 2022-12-08.
  4. Web site: Laketu . Adedayo . Oxlade Took a Leap of Faith and Landed On a Global Phenomenon . . 31 October 2024 . 20 September 2022.
  5. Web site: Maganga . Charles . 2023 Soundcity MVP Awards Nominations: The Complete List . Notjustok . 20 January 2023 . 19 January 2023.
  6. Web site: Emmanuel . Solution . Soundcity MVP Awards 2023: Burnaboy, Kizz Daniel win (FULL WINNERS LIST) . Premium Times Nigeria . 13 July 2023 . 12 February 2023.
  7. Web site: Akinyode . Peace . Full list: 2023 Headies nominations . Punch Newspapers . 13 July 2023 . 12 July 2023.
  8. Web site: Olabode . Taiwo . 2023 Headies Awards: Complete List of Winners . TurnTable . 7 September 2023.
  9. Web site: 2022-07-15 . Oxlade’s infectious COLORS performance of ‘KU LO SA’ crosses one million views . https://archive.today/20240707144737/https://grungecake.com/oxlade-ku-lo-sa-colors-performance/articles/90871 . July 7, 2024 . GRUNGECAKE™ . en-GB.
  10. Oxlade - KU LO SA A COLORS SHOW . 2022-06-10 . COLORS . YouTube.
  11. Canadian Hot 100: Week of October 15, 2022. Billboard. 21 October 2022.
  12. Billboard Global 200: Week of October 8, 2022. Billboard. 25 October 2022.
  13. Billboard Luxembourg Songs: Week of September 24, 2022. Billboard. 21 October 2022.
  14. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 22 August 2022. 21 October 2022.
  15. Web site: De Top 40 Lijst Voor 1 – 8 Dec 2022. The Top 40 List For 1 – Dec 8, 2022. Nationale Top 40 Suriname. 1 December 2022. July 5, 2023.
  16. Cusson . Michael . Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs . Billboard . 23 November 2022 . 29 March 2022.
  17. Rhythmic Airplay: Week of February 11, 2023. Billboard. 7 February 2023.
  18. Web site: Rapports annuels 2022. Ultratop. fr. 13 January 2023.
  19. Web site: Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique (SNEP) . Top de l'annéeTop Singles2022 . 30 March 2023 . fr .
  20. Web site: Jaaroverzichten – Single 2022. MegaCharts. nl. 4 January 2023.
  21. Web site: Schweizer Jahreshitparade 2022. hitparade.ch. 27 December 2022.
  22. Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs – Year-End 2022. Billboard. 2 December 2022.
  23. Web site: Jaaroverzichten – Single 2023. dutchcharts.nl. nl. 3 January 2024.
  24. Web site: TurnTable Certification . . . 20 July 2023.

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