Draft:Lady Kola

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
Lady Kola was born in Eritrea but is of South Sudanese descent. Her early life and education details are not widely documented.

Career
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.

In 2021, she collaborated with Ugandan artist John Blaq on the hit single "Tonight", which garnered significant attention and airplay across the region. That same year, she featured Ugandan artist Cindy Sanyu on "Muhaba", further establishing her presence in the East African music scene.

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. 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.

Singles

 * "Mata Futu" (2018)
 * "Dugu Kas" (2019)
 * "Tonight" (featuring John Blaq) (2021)
 * "Muhaba" (featuring Cindy Sanyu) (2021)
 * "Eri Stana" (featuring Weasel) (2022)
 * "Toronto" (2021)
 * "Down Low" (2022)
 * "Ita Ma Dafa" (2022)
 * "Alabu" (2021)
 * "Chaka Chaka Love" (2021)
 * "Dugu Kas Remix" (featuring Crazy Fox) (2021)
 * "Hibu Ana" (featuring Cocosan) (2021)
 * "Boom Back"
 * "Weri Luwmon"

EPs

 * Sankara Music Africa (2021)

Awards and recognition
Lady Kola has received several awards and nominations, including:
 * International Collaboration of the Year 2021-2022 at the South Sudan Music Awards.
 * Best Female Artist of the Year 2019-2020 at the South Sudan Talent Youth Awards (SSTYA).
 * Fans Favorite Artist of the Year 2018-2019 at the South Sudan Music Awards (nominated).