# 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. 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.

## 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.

## Accolades

Awards and nominations for "Ku Lo Sa" :
| Year | Organization | Award | Result |
| 2023 | Soundcity MVP Awards Festival | Song of the Year | Nominated |
| 2023 | Soundcity MVP Awards Festival | Listener's Choice | Won |
| 2023 | The Headies | Best Recording of the Year | Nominated |
| 2023 | The Headies | Best Vocal Performance (Male) | Nominated |
| 2023 | The Headies | Viewer's Choice | Nominated |
| 2023 | The Headies | 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.

## Charts
### Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Ku Lo Sa" :
| Chart (2022–2023) | Peak position |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia) | 32 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100) | 59 |
| France (SNEP) | 18 |
| Global 200 (Billboard) | 79 |
| Ireland (IRMA) | 50 |
| Luxembourg (Billboard) | 12 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100) | 13 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) | 22 |
| Portugal (AFP) | 60 |
| South Africa (TOSAC) | 5 |
| Suriname (Nationale Top 40) | 2 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) | 35 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) | 14 |
| UK Singles (OCC) | 24 |
| UK Afrobeats (OCC) | 2 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC) | 7 |
| US Afrobeats Songs (Billboard) | 5 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard) | 19 |

### Year-end charts

2022 year-end chart performance for "Ku Lo Sa" :
| Chart (2022) | Position |
| Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia) | 174 |
| France (SNEP) | 141 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100) | 75 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) | 78 |
| US Afrobeats Songs (Billboard) | 11 |
2023 year-end chart performance for "Ku Lo Sa" :
| Chart (2023) | Position |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100) | 99 |

## Certifications

Certifications for "Ku Lo Sa" :
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
| Canada (Music Canada) | 2× Platinum | 160,000$^‡$ |
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark) | Gold | 45,000$^‡$ |
| France (SNEP) | Diamond | 333,333$^‡$ |
| Netherlands (NVPI) | Platinum | 93,000$^‡$ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ) | Gold | 15,000$^‡$ |
| Nigeria (TCSN) | Platinum | 100,000$^‡$ |
| Portugal (AFP) | Gold | 5,000$^‡$ |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE) | Gold | 30,000$^‡$ |
| Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland) | Platinum | 20,000$^‡$ |
| United Kingdom (BPI) | Gold | 400,000$^‡$ |
| United States (RIAA) | Gold | 500,000$^‡$ |
| Streaming |||
| Sweden (GLF) | 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 |
| Various | 10 June 2022 | Digital downloadstreaming | Live (A Colors Show) | Troniq MusiqEpic |
| Various | 21 October 2022 | Digital downloadstreaming | Studio | Troniq MusiqEpic |
| Various | 8 December 2022 | Digital downloadstreaming | Camila Cabello remix | Troniq MusiqEpic |