This is with Raspberry Pi 3, using latest DietPi image, over HDMI to my Sony TV:
using dietpi-config and display options, if I choose plain 1920x1080, Kodi starts. If I use OpenGL 1920x1080 option, Kodi does not start.
Segmentation fault (core dumped)
Crash report available at /root/kodi_crashlog-20171224_043521.log
[E] Failed to power on HDMI with explicit settings (CEA mode 16)
Kodi will only function if you are using the Broadcom drivers! This is the “Original non-GL desktop driver” , which is currently the default on the Raspbian based images. If you select the open-source OpenGL driver, it won’t work!
Kodi on Raspbian requires a minimum of 160 MB of RAM dedicated to the GPU to function properly! (“Memory Split”)
If you have a RPi 2/3, the recommended is 256 MB of RAM for the GPU.