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The Story So Far

AKOUL AJOM

Professionally known as Lady Kola, she is a South Sudanese Afrobeat & Dancehall sensation, model, DJ, and peace campaigner.

Born on August 16, 1999, in Eritrea, Akoul Ajom has risen to become one of the most influential figures in East African music.

Known for her high-energy performances and unique blend of Afrobeat and Dancehall, Lady Kola brings the vibrant sounds of South Sudan to the global stage. She began her musical journey in 2018 and quickly captured the hearts of fans with her debut hits.

A Growing Force

A two-time award winner with a string of regional hits, Lady Kola continues to build a dedicated fanbase across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, bringing South Sudanese Afrobeat and Dancehall to new audiences across East Africa and beyond.

2018
Active Since
2
Award Wins
10
Nominations
18+
Releases
Lady Kola Fashion

Fashion Icon

Model & Trendsetter

Key Awards

  • Best Female Artist South Sudan Talent Youth Awards (2019/2020)
  • Fans Favourite Artist South Sudan Music Awards (2018/2019)
  • 10 Award Nominations SS Music Awards & SSTYA (2018-2024)
The rise

Musical journey

From a breakout single in Juba to the wider African stage. Her momentum, year by year.

Rising
2018
The breakout
2019
Dugu Kas
Dugu Kas
2019-20
Award winner
2021
Going cross-border
Going cross-border
2024
Good Energy + a TikTok first
Good Energy + a TikTok first
2025
One million views
One million views
2026
Going international
Going international
The breakthrough

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Lady Kola?

Lady Kola (real name Akoul Ajom) is a South Sudanese Afrobeat and Dancehall artist, singer, model, DJ and peace campaigner. She is widely regarded as the most-followed South Sudanese music artist, with over a million fans across Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.

Where is Lady Kola from?

Lady Kola is South Sudanese and is one of the most prominent South Sudanese artists in East Africa, bringing Afrobeat and Dancehall energy from the region to the world stage.

What are Lady Kola's most popular songs?

Her popular releases include “Tai” (featuring Olakira), “Du Nhom Maar”, “Tonight”, “Dugu Kas” and “Muhaba”. The music video for “Du Nhom Maar” has passed millions of views on YouTube.

How can I stream or follow Lady Kola?

You can stream Lady Kola on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and Audiomack, and follow her on YouTube (@LADYKOLA), TikTok (@ladykolaofficial), Facebook and Instagram (@ladykola211). Her official website is ladykola.com.