Khaleedthefirst
Nigerian-British singer (born 2001) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Khaleedthefirst (born 22 August 2001) is the stage name of Khalid Suleiman Chibuikem, a Nigerian-British singer. In 2022, he garnered widespread recognition with the release of his single Top Boy Remix,[3] featuring Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck. The collaboration received a total of 1 million views on TikTok and also peaked at number 42 on the Sierra Leone, Apple Music chart.[4]
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In August 2024, Khaleedthefirst released a single titled Shobani [5] which Debuted at Number 21 on the top 50 Shazam Global chart.[6]
Early life & education
Khalid was born on 22 August 2001 in Tottenham, London, United Kingdom, and moved back to Nigeria with his parents at the age of six. He was raised in Benin City, Edo State,[7] before later relocating to Abuja to further his education. He graduated from Baze University in 2024 with a degree in International Relations and Diplomacy.[8][9]
Career
Upcoming studio album
On 11 January 2025, Khaleedthefirst announced the upcoming release of his debut album, Sabogidda Ora,[10] via X[11] (formerly Twitter). While the album's release date has yet to be confirmed, the lead single, Character,[12] is scheduled to drop on 7 March 2025.[13]
Controversy
Summarize
Perspective
2024 Chobani Trademark issue
On August 30, 2024, Khaleedthefirst,released his single "Chobani[14] Now Shobani." The release garnered attention not only for the music but also for its striking album artwork, which prominently featured Chobani’s yogurt branding. The artwork featured the Chobani logo, and the title was a direct play on the company's trademarked name. This raised immediate concerns about potential trademark infringement, as it appeared that Khaleed had used the brand’s logo and name in a way that could cause confusion in the marketplace, a potential violation of intellectual property laws.
Khaleedthefirst's Initial Reaction
To my beloved fans,
UPDATE ON MY RECENT SINGLE "CHOBANI" (NOW "SHOBANI") I wanted to give you all a quick update on some changes regarding the artwork, videos, and title of my recently released song, Chobani. After some great conversations with the team at Chobani®, my team and I have decided to make a few adjustments to avoid any potential copyright issues. The song's title has now been changed to Shobani. Don't worry the vibe and sound remain the same, and the track is still available everywhere! This song was created out of a fun, spontaneous moment, and I'm incredibly grateful for all your love and support. The new artwork will be available on all DSPs in about two weeks! Thank you, and stay tuned for more updates.
Much love Khaleedthefirst.
At precisely 1:36 PM, On September 09, 2024, Khaleed responded to the controversy via his official Twitter account Now (X) with a post that seemed to address the ongoing legal questions. His tweet was implying that there was a deeper, ongoing issue.[16]
2024 From Chobani to Shobani
A few days after the release, the title of the song and the artwork were changed. The song was rebranded to "Shobani,"[17][18][19] and the artwork was updated to reflect the new branding, now free of any direct reference to Chobani yogurt. This quick alteration led many to believe that Chobani had reached out to Khaleed in resolving the issue before it escalated further.
Chobani’s Involvement
On September 27, 2024, Khaleed posted an appreciation message on his social media platforms, which seemed to suggest that he and Chobani had come to an understanding. The post read:
"Thank you so much chobani. I and my team sincerely appreciate this."[20]
The post features Khaleedthefirst unboxing Chobani's latest yogurt products, which were recently sent to him.
Activism
Political criticism
On the night of 28 November 2024, Khaleedthefirst took to his X[21] (formerly Twitter) account to publicly express his frustrations over Nigeria's escalating economic crisis.[22] In his post, he criticized the government’s failure to address the country’s worsening economic challenges, which have resulted in widespread hardship for ordinary Nigerians. Khaleedthefirst’s comments highlighted issues such as inflation, unemployment, and poverty, and he condemned the Nigerian government for its inability to implement effective solutions to alleviate the suffering of its citizens.[23]
Discography
Studio albums
- Sabogidda Ora (2025)[24]
Mixtapes
- TWENTY II (2023)[25]
Singles
References
External links
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