Ku Lo Sa

"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]

"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)

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‡
Netherlands (NVPI)[38]	Platinum	93,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[39]	Gold	15,000‡
Nigeria (TCSN)[40]	Platinum	100,000‡
Portugal (AFP)[41]	Gold	5,000‡
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[42]	Gold	30,000‡
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[43]	Platinum	20,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[44]	Gold	400,000‡
United States (RIAA)[45]	Gold	500,000‡
Streaming
Sweden (GLF)[46]	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]