Who is Khaid, The Nigerian Afrobeat Sensation?

Biography

Khaid, a burgeoning Nigerian Afrobeats singer, songwriter, musician, and rapper, has rapidly gained fame with his hit single Jolie and his most recent release, Carry Me Go, featuring Nigerian Afrobeats singer Boy Spyce.

Neville Records, a record label owned and run by Nigerian comedian and social media influencer Sydney Talker, has signed him. However, he started his music career by launching his debut album, Diversity, in May 2022.

Currently residing in Lagos State, Nigeria, this Nigerian singer-songwriter is shrouded in mystery, and there are several lesser-known facts about him, apart from his hit tunes.

Thus, we’ve compiled everything you could ever want to know about him, including his biography, songs, age, net worth, social media handles, girlfriend, and other details. Follow along as we dive in.

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Wiki Facts & About Data
Full Name:	Sulaimon Shekoni Solomon
Stage Name:	Khaid
Born:	10 December 2004 (age 19 years old)
Place of Birth:	Shibiri, Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria
State Of Origin:	Lagos State
Nationality:	Nigerian
Height:	N/A
Parents:	N/A
Siblings:	7
Spouse:	Not Married
Girlfriend • Partner:	N/A
Children:	N/A
Occupation:	Singer • Rapper
Net Worth:	$100,000

Early Life

Khaid‘s birth name is Sulaimon Shekoni Solomon, born on the 10th of December 2004 in Shibiri, Ojo area of Lagos State, Nigeria. He is the youngest of eight siblings and was raised in a close-knit family that instilled strong Islamic values in him.

At the young age of 18, Khaid has already experienced a lot in life. In a recent interview with “Pulse Nigeria,” he revealed that he worked as a roadside mechanic in the streets of Ojo to earn money and support his family and music career. This shows he’s not afraid to roll up his sleeves and get his hands dirty to achieve his dreams.

Interestingly, Khaid‘s father suggested he learn a skill, given that music wasn’t bringing in enough money. This shows that his family supports him but is also realistic about the challenges of pursuing a career in the music industry.

Despite his youth, Khaid‘s dedication to his craft has already yielded results. He’s signed to Neville Records, a record label owned and managed by popular Nigerian comedian and social media influencer Sydney Talker. His debut album, Diversity, was released in May 2022, showcasing his versatility as an artist.

Career

Khaid‘s musical journey began as a humble 13-year-old in 2009, and since then, his artistry has flourished to dizzying heights. His nascent foray into the music scene saw him performing on the streets of the Ojo area in Lagos State, Nigeria, before progressing to making freestyle videos. Today, the world watches him, one of Gen Z’s fast-rising Nigerian musical prodigies, assert his unique voice and presence in the industry.

But what truly set Khaid on his meteoric rise to stardom was his big break in January 2022, when he was announced as the first artist signed under Neville Records. His debut album, Diversity, which was released in May of the same year, bears testament to his impressive talent and staying power.

The story behind his breakthrough is as fascinating as it is inspiring. A viral freestyle video posted on his Instagram page in 2021 caught the attention of Nigerian comedian and social media influencer Sydney Talker, who was intrigued by Khaid‘s raw talent and promptly signed him to his record label.

On January 28, 2022, Khaid released his first single, With You, which made an instant impression on the music scene, peaking at number 48 on the Nigeria TurnTable chart. The official music video, directed by Olu The Wave and released under Neville Records, has amassed over 5 million views on YouTube as of April 2023.

Khaid‘s popularity in the Nigerian music industry has since skyrocketed, with fans clamoring for his latest Mp3 downloads, Naija music, and songs. But beyond his commercial success, what makes him truly remarkable is his resilience and determination to succeed, even in the face of hardship. 

In a recent interview with “Pulse Nigeria,” Khaid revealed that he once worked as a roadside mechanic in the streets of Ojo to support his family and musical career, following his father’s suggestion to learn a skill since music wasn’t paying the bills.

Achievements & Accolades

• On 20 January 2023, his single “Jolie” debuted at number 92 on the official Nigeria TurnTable Top 100 songs. 
• On 25 January 2023, “Jolie” was released for digital streaming.  
• On 18 February 2023, “Jolie” ranked at number 5 on The Cable’s list of 10 TCL radio picks of the week. 
• In January 2023, “Jolie” was named one of the Best Afrobeats Songs out right now by OkayAfrica. 
• On 30 January 2023, Khaid ranked number 1 on TurnTable’s NXT Emerging Top Artistes.
• On 22 June 2022, he was named Apple Music’s Up Next Artist for Nigeria.
• On 14 November 2022, his song “Amala” ft. Zlatan and Rexxie debuted at number 91 on the official Nigeria TurnTable Top 100 songs.
• Also, “Amala” peaked at number 24 on Top Street-POP Songs.
• & peaked at number 66 on Top Streaming Songs. 
• On 14 February 2023, his record boss, Sydney Talker, shared a screenshot of his Instagram DM, where Davido leaves a remark on his single “Jolie,” which reads, “I have played this song like 100 times in my house.”
• On Thursday, March 30, 2023, American rapper Lil Durk said he thinks Sulaimon Shekoni Solomon would be bigger than Wizkid during a facetime with the rapper.

Discography

From getting a dm from his record boss, Sydney Talker, to releasing his first single, Khaid has released several other songs since then. Accordingly, these are some of his songs: 

• Carry Me Go (featuring Boy Spyce)
• Akpako
• Jolie
• With You
• Blessed
• Ski
• Fire
• Bad Man
• Amala (featuring Zlatan Ibile and Rexxie)
• Medusa

Social Media

The chart-topping fast-growing Nigerian artist Khaid is on all social media platforms under the username @khaidxr. He has over 148k thousand followers on Facebook, 481k thousand followers on Instagram, and about 547.5k thousand followers on TikTok. 

Personal Life

Presumably, Khaid is focusing on his music career, so he does not have a girlfriend. Nor has he been linked with anyone romantically. Although he may have had a romantic relationship before. Regardless, speculation about his previous relationship history is personal knowledge. 

Net Worth

Khaid genres cut across Afropop, Afrobeats, Afro-trap, and R&B. As a fast-growing music artist, who has been in the game for a year and a few months now, Khaid has an estimated net worth of about $100,000. 

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