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Lady Kola | |
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![]() Lady Kola performing in 2021 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Akoul Ajom |
Born | Eritrea | August 16, 1996
Genres | Afrobeat, Dancehall |
Occupation(s) |
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Years active | 2017–present |
Lady Kola (born Akoul Ajom on August 16, 1996) is a South Sudanese artist, model, DJ, and peace campaigner. She is celebrated as a significant figure in the East African music scene.
Early life
[edit]Lady Kola was born in Eritrea but is of South Sudanese descent. Her early life and education details are not widely documented.
Career
[edit]Lady Kola began her music career in 2017. She rose to fame with her breakout track "Mata Futu" in 2018, which was well-received across East Africa.[1]
In 2021, she collaborated with Ugandan artist John Blaq on the hit single "Tonight", which garnered significant attention and airplay across the region.[2] That same year, she featured Ugandan artist Cindy Sanyu on "Muhaba", further establishing her presence in the East African music scene.[3]
According to The City Review South Sudan, Lady Kola's collaborations with South Sudanese musicians like Crazy Fox, WJ De King, and Cocosan have been pivotal in her career.[4] In 2022, she expanded her fan base by collaborating with Weasel Manizo of the Goodlyfe Crew on the song "Eri Stana". This collaboration received coverage from several music news outlets, highlighting her growing influence in East Africa.[5]
Discography
[edit]Singles
[edit]- "Mata Futu" (2018)
- "Dugu Kas" (2019)[6]
- "Tonight" (featuring John Blaq) (2021)[7]
- "Muhaba" (featuring Cindy Sanyu) (2021)[8]
- "Eri Stana" (featuring Weasel) (2022)[9]
- "Toronto" (2021)
- "Down Low" (2022)[10]
- "Ita Ma Dafa" (2022)[11]
- "Alabu" (2021)
- "Chaka Chaka Love" (2021)[12]
- "Dugu Kas Remix" (featuring Crazy Fox) (2021)[13]
- "Hibu Ana" (featuring Cocosan) (2021)[14]
- "Boom Back"
- "Weri Luwmon"[15]
EPs
[edit]- Sankara Music Africa (2021)[16]
Awards and recognition
[edit]Lady Kola has received several awards and nominations, including:
- International Collaboration of the Year 2021-2022 at the South Sudan Music Awards.[17]
- Best Female Artist of the Year 2019-2020 at the South Sudan Talent Youth Awards (SSTYA).[18]
- Fans Favorite Artist of the Year 2018-2019 at the South Sudan Music Awards (nominated).[19]
References
[edit]- ^ "Lady Kola rising star in East African music". Music In Africa. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ "Queen of Shamashin Lady Kola paired up on "Tonight" with John Blaq from Uganda". Juba TV. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Lady Kola ft Cindy Sanyu 'Muhaba': New Music Uganda [Official Video]". Mdundo. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Lady Kola: My music career and why WJ is still my king". The City Review South Sudan. 11 November 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Lady Kola and Weasel could be bonking". Galaxy FM 100.2. 25 February 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Download: Dugu Kas By Lady Kola". DJ Erycom Music. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "John Blaq - Tonight Feat. Lady Kola". Kapopii. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Lady Kola ft Cindy Sanyu 'Muhaba': New Music Uganda [Official Video]". Mdundo. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Eri Stana by Weasel ft Lady Kola". Blizz Uganda. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "MP3 DOWNLOAD: Lady Kola – Down Low". TrendsZA. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "LADY KOLA - Ita Ma Dafa (official audio)". Mdundo. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Chaka Chaka Love-Lady Kola(Official Music Video)". MetroLagu. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "DUGU KAS REMIX- Lady Kola Ft HE.Crazy Fox (Official South Sudanese Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Hibu Ana (feat. Coco San) - Single by Lady Kola". Apple Music. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Lady Cola - Weri Le Umon ( Official Lyrics )". Mdundo. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Sankara Music Africa - EP by Lady Kola". Apple Music. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Cindy Sanyu, Lady Kola collabo wins big at South Sudan Music Awards". MBU. 20 December 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "South Sudan Talent Youth Awards 2019: All the winners". Music In Africa. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "South Sudan Music Awards 2019: All the nominees". Music In Africa. Retrieved 27 May 2024.