Ku Lo Sa

"Ku Lo Sa"
Single by Oxlade
from the album OFA (Oxlade From Africa)
Released	10 June 2022 (2022-06-10) (live version) 21 October 2022 (2022-10-21) (official version) 9 December 2022 (2022-12-09) (Camila Cabello remix)
Genre	Afrobeats[1]
Length	2:28 (A Colors Show live version or Camila Cabello remix) 2:27 (official version)
Label	Troniq Music Epic
Producer(s)	Ozedikus Nwanne
Oxlade singles chronology
"Want You" (2022) "Ku Lo Sa" (2022) "Clueless" (2023)
Music video
"Ku Lo Sa" on YouTube
Camila Cabello singles chronology
"Mon amour" (2022) "Ku Lo Sa" (2022) "I Luv It" (2024)

"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

Awards and nominations for "Ku Lo Sa"

Year	Organization	Award	Result	Ref.
2023	Soundcity MVP Awards Festival	Song of the Year	Nominated	[5][6]
		Listener's Choice	Won
	The Headies	Best Recording of the Year	Nominated	[7][8]
		Best Vocal Performance (Male)	Nominated
		Viewer's Choice	Nominated
		Song of the Year	Nominated

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

Weekly chart performance for "Ku Lo Sa"

Chart (2022–2023)	Peak position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[11]	32
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[12]	59
France (SNEP)[13]	18
Global 200 (Billboard)[14]	79
Ireland (IRMA)[15]	50
Luxembourg (Billboard)[16]	12
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[17]	13
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[18]	22
Portugal (AFP)[19]	60
South Africa (TOSAC)[20]	5
Suriname (Nationale Top 40)[21]	2
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[22]	35
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[23]	14
UK Singles (OCC)[24]	24
UK Afrobeats (OCC)[25]	2
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[26]	7
US Afrobeats Songs (Billboard)[27]	5
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[28]	19

Year-end charts

2022 year-end chart performance for "Ku Lo Sa"

Chart (2022)	Position
Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia)[29]	174
France (SNEP)[30]	141
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[31]	75
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[32]	78
US Afrobeats Songs (Billboard)[33]	11

2023 year-end chart performance for "Ku Lo Sa"

Chart (2023)	Position
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[34]	99

Certifications

Certifications for "Ku Lo Sa"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[35]	2× Platinum	160,000^‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[36]	Gold	45,000^‡
France (SNEP)[37]	Diamond	333,333^‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[38]	Gold	15,000^‡
Nigeria (TCSN)[39]	Platinum	100,000^‡
Portugal (AFP)[40]	Gold	5,000^‡
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[41]	Gold	30,000^‡
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[42]	Platinum	20,000^‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[43]	Gold	400,000^‡
United States (RIAA)[44]	Gold	500,000^‡
Streaming
Sweden (GLF)[45]	Gold	4,000,000^†
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. ^† Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release date and format(s) for "Ku Lo Sa"

Region	Date	Format(s)	Version	Label	Ref.
Various	10 June 2022	Digital download streaming	Live (A Colors Show)	Troniq Musiq Epic	[2]
	21 October 2022		Studio
	8 December 2022		Camila Cabello remix		[3]

References

1. "Oxlade – KU LO SA (A COLORS SHOW)". ColorsxStudios. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
2. Adebiyi, Adeayo (10 June 2022). "Oxlade drops new single 'Ku Lo Sa' for A Colors Show". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
3. "Camila Cabello Teams with Oxlade for 'Ku Lo Sa' Remix / Listen to Preview". That Grape Juice. 7 December 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
4. Laketu, Adedayo (20 September 2022). "Oxlade Took a Leap of Faith and Landed On a Global Phenomenon". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
5. Maganga, Charles (19 January 2023). "2023 Soundcity MVP Awards Nominations: The Complete List". Notjustok. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
6. Emmanuel, Solution (12 February 2023). "Soundcity MVP Awards 2023: Burnaboy, Kizz Daniel win (FULL WINNERS LIST)". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
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27. Cusson, Michael (29 March 2022). "Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
28. "Rhythmic Airplay: Week of February 11, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
29. "Rapports annuels 2022" (in French). Ultratop. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
30. "Top de l'année – Top Singles – 2022" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique (SNEP). Retrieved 30 March 2023.
31. "Jaaroverzichten – Single 2022" (in Dutch). MegaCharts. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
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34. "Jaaroverzichten – Single 2023". dutchcharts.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 3 January 2024.
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41. "Spanish single certifications – Oxlade – Ku Lo Sa - A Colors Show". El portal de Música. Productores de Música de España. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
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43. "British single certifications – Oxlade – Ku Lo Sa". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
44. "American single certifications – Oxlade – Ku Lo Sa". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
45. "Sverigetopplistan – Oxlade" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 28 December 2022.

External links

• "Ku Lo Sa | A Colors Show" on YouTube
• "Ku Lo Sa" with Camila Cabello on YouTube