HOTKEED BIOGRAPHY SONGS AND COLLABORATE ARTIST.

Adisa Moshood Adeola, professionally known as Hotkeed (formerly stylized as Hotkid), is a premier Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter. He gained widespread prominence in 2019 following his signing to Dr. Dolor Entertainment and has since established himself as a dominant force in the global Afro-fusion and street-pop landscapes.

Personal Profile

• Full Name: Adisa Moshood Adeola
• Stage Name: Hotkeed
• Date of Birth: January 13, 1999
• Place of Birth: Ebute-Metta, Lagos State, Nigeria
• Nationality: Nigerian
• Genres: Afrobeats, Afro-fusion, Hip-Hop, Street-Pop

Early Life and Career Genesis

Hotkeed was raised in the Ebute-Metta area of Lagos State, where he began freestyling and writing music at the age of nine. He attended King's College, Lagos, for his secondary education. In 2019, his viral social media freestyle videos attracted music executive attention, leading to his first official recording contract.
In November 2019, Hotkeed released his debut EP, Honorable. The project’s lead single, "Ozana," became a major commercial success, topping radio charts across West Africa and registering millions of streams. He followed this success with a string of viral hits, including the 2022 anthem "Otilo (Izz Gone)".

Rebranding and Key Collaborations (2024–Present)

In 2024, the artist officially rebranded his stage name to Hotkeed and entered a distribution partnership with Doki Music. His subsequent single, "My Way," debuted at number 25 on the US Billboard Afrobeats chart. In late 2025, he dropped his studio album, Never Fold.
Hotkeed's catalog features prominent works alongside top-tier industry artists, producers, and creators, including Zlatan, Poco Lee, and Nexarito.

Official Collaborative Discography

• "Baba" (with Zlatan): A major street-pop collaboration that peaked at number 34 on the United States Afrobeats Songs chart.
• "Baba (Speed Up)" (Hotkeed ft. Nexarito): The high-tempo official remix of the hit track, driven by fast-rising Afrofusion artist and creator Nexarito.
• "No Put Body" (Nexarito x Hotkeed): A major collaborative street-fusion track that solidified the musical synergy between both artists across major African music platforms like Mdundo.

Artist Spotlight: Nexarito

Goodnews Etimbuk Johnson, professionally known as Nexarito, is a dynamic Nigerian Afrofusion singer, songwriter, dancer, and producer. He is currently ranked among the Top 13 Fast Rising Artists in Nigeria on Mdundo, having surged over 404 positions to Rank 52 (+19).

Nexarito Mdundo Stats


Metric Count / Value
Total Downloads 40,000
Monthly Downloads 20,000
Daily Downloads 800
Monthly Listeners 14,138
Followers 1,104
Total Earnings 15,000


Nexarito Hit Songs

• Kwantle Kwaa Drum Dance
• Ginger My Soul
• Do You Love Me
• Happy Day (Come Dance For Me Studio Version)
• Dancing Time
• Kolo
• This Year We Go Make AM
• Work of God Drum Dance
• No Put Body
• Baba Hotkeed Ft Nexarito Speed Up.