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]
In August 2024, Khaleedthefirst released a single titled Shobani [5] which Debuted at Number 21 on the top 50 Shazam Global chart.[6]
On 11 January 2025, Khaleedthefirst announced the upcoming release of his debut album, Sabogidda Ora,[7] via X[8] (formerly Twitter). While the album's release date has yet to be confirmed, the lead single, Character,[9] is scheduled to drop on 7 March 2025.[10]
In 2024, Khaleedthefirst graduated from Baze University in Abuja, where he studied International Relations and Diplomacy.[11][12]
On the night of 28 November 2024, Khaleedthefirst took to his X[13] (formerly Twitter) account to publicly express his frustrations over Nigeria's escalating economic crisis.[14] 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.[15]
| Year | Title | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | "Top Boy Remix" (featuring Odumodublvck) | [18] |
| 2023 | "Faded (Puff & Pass)" | [19] |
| "Babcock" (featuring Cali-ber Tha Grime) | [20] | |
| "Holy Water" | ||
| "Holy Water Remix" (featuring Bony CDM) | ||
| 2024 | "I Need That" | [21] |
| "Obafemi Awolowo" | [22] | |
| "Gbana" | ||
| "Shobani" | [23][24] | |
| 2025 | "Character" | [25] |
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