Category: Musicians

A Reece whose real name is Lehlogonolo Ronald Mataboge is a South African hip hop recording artist, song writer and record producer born on March 27, 1997.

He came to limelight with the release of the hit single “Couldn’t” which features the award winning hip hop artist Emtee.

Here are 7 introducing facts about him.

1. He is originally from Pretoria, Gauteng.

2. While following the foot steps of his elder brother, P.Jay, he started writing music in primary school.

3. He got his stage name A-Reece from his star sign Aries.

4. His 2014 released single “Casper Picture” was inspired by the life of the South African rapper and producer Cassper Nyovest.

5. He was signed to Raw X productions at the age 16 by a South African producer, PH Raw.

6. He got signed to Ambitiouz Entertainment in 2015 where he released his first single “Couldn’t” under the label.

7. In 2017, he left Ambitiouz entertainment label along with Fifi Cooper, Flame and the hip hop duo B3nchMarQ.

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Songs

• Casper Picture
• Couldn’t Ft. Emtee
• Mgani
• Zimbali
• Feelings Ft. Flame
• Sebenza ft. Amanda Black

• Lyricist of the year at the 2016 South African Hip Hop Awards.
• Best Video for Couldn’t at the 2016 South African hip hop awards.

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Lawal Olalekan Olumo who is popualrly knwon as Konga is a Nigerian singer and rapper born on 9th January in the city of Lagos.

He is atelnetd singer with diverse style and also the CEO of Funky Monkey Entertainment.

He started singing at a tender age and began his music career as a street freestylist at Ebute Metta area of Lagos.

He has a unique style of music with the infusion of his yoruba language and the Eno Language, which is basically a coded way of speaking when you don’t want others to know about your conversation. It was widely used by ladies wayback from Kwara and Badagry.

He kicked off with performances such as Indomie Groove under the auspices of Larry Kay Events in Universities and Polytechnics in Nigeria.

The music artiste who believes in consistency has done a ,lot of hit songs including “Ja won si” featuring 2Baba, “Lori Le” featuring X-Project, “Jedi Jedi” featuring Olu Maintain and has also featured some other top artistes such as Abass Obesere, Prince Adewale Ayuba, Malaika and so on.

He rose to fame in the Nigerian music industry with the release of “Baby Konga” which was widely accepted across the country.

Mthembeni Ndlovu who is well known  as Emtee is a South African rapper and record producer born on Sepetember 15, 1992.

Emtee Profile

• Real Name:             Mthembeni Ndlovu
• Date of Birth:          September 15, 1992
• Place of Birth:         Matatiele, Kwazulu, Natal, South Africa
• Origin:                     Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa
• Genres:                    Hip hop, Trap
• Occupation(s):         Rapper, producer
• Record Label:         Ambitiouz entertainment
• Net Worth:              $300,000
• Instagram:              @emteethehustla

Life & Career

Emtee who was born in Matatiele, grew up in Rockville, Soweto, a town in Gauteng Province.

He performed on stage for the first time at the age of 9 at a Yeoville primary school talent show and at age 17, he started getting some pay from his musical efforts.

In 2010, he collaborated with South African rapper Maraza on a song titled “In It To Win It” and in 2015, he dropped his debut single “Roll Up” as produced by his producer friend, Ruff.

He later dropped another so called re-released for the single  which he called “Roll Up Re-Up” featuring Wizkid and AKA.

READ ALSO: A-Reece Biography: Age, Songs, Pictures

Personal Life

The talented hip hop act has a son who is named after his debut album “Avery”.

Awards & Nominations

• Song of the year for “Roll Up” at South African hihop awards 2015.
• Best music video, Best Remix, Best hip hop album, Best new artiste and listeners choice award at the Metro FM Music awards 2015.
• Album
  of the year, Male artist of the year, New comer of the year, Best rap
  album and Amstel malta record of the year at 22nd South African Music
  awards.
• Best New international artist at 2016 BET Awards viewers choice.
• Best Male artiste in South Africa at 2017 AFRIMA Awards.

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AKA whose rela name is Kiernan Jarryd Forbes is a South African rapper, producer and Sound Engineer born on January 28, 1988.

The Hip hop force who is also known as Supa Mega and Duro is considered as one of the most sought after and influential rapper in South Africa and also across the African continent.

Here are the 9 other interesing facts about him.

1. He was born in Cape town South Africa.

2. He attended Greenside primary school in Ranburg and St John’s College for his primary and secondary education respectively.

3. He also studied Engineering course after completing his matriculation education.

4. He ventured into a solo caree with hits like “Mistake”, “In My Walk” and so on.

5. He has opened for the likes of Kanye West, Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Big Sean, Kendrick Lamar and many others in their South African tours.

6. His second album, Levels was certified Gold in 2015 by the recording industry of South Africa and was certifed Platinum in 2016.

7. He has won several awards including Metro FM Music Awards and Best Hip Hop for his debut Altar Ego.

8. His production credits includes tracks by PRO, Andile, Shugasmakx, Jae, Teargas and many others.

9. AKA net worth is estimated at $11.4 million.

Latest Photos

Studio Albums

• Altar Ego
• Levels
• Be Careful What you Wish For

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Singles

• Victory Lap
• I Want it All ft. Pro kid & Khuli Chana
• All I Know
• Bang ft Khuli Chana
• Kontrol Ft. Da L.E.S
• Congratulate
• Run Jozi Ft. K.O
• All Eyes On Me Ft. Burna Boy, JR, Da L.E.S
• Composure One Time
• The Worl is yours
• Don’t Forget To Pray

You can contact AKA on instagram @akaworldwide

Senzo Mfundo Vilakazi who is popualrly known as Kwesta is a South African rapper and songwriter born on August 1988 in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng.

The talented rapper who is signed to his own independent record label “Rap Lyf” with co-founder Kid X was raised by his mother after his father left the family when Kwesta was only five years old.

Here are the other 5 interesting things about him.

1. He attended Phumulami secondary school for 3 years and later Alafang high school.

2. He dropped out of high school at the age of 16 to pursue his music career.

3. He is married to his long time girlfriend whom he dated for six years and has a child together named Khai.

4. Kwesta was selected in 2010 to become a Brand SA ambassador performing as the headline act at the nationwide road show tour in the run-up to the FIFA world cup.

5. He has three albums to his name which includes; Special Rekwest, DaKAR, DarKARII.

See Kwesta latest pictures below:

You can contact Kwesta on instagram @kwestadakar

Anatii whose real name is  Anathi Mnyango is a South African singer, song writer and record producer born on January  8, 1993.

He is also a multi talented rapper whose genres of music is a versatile one from Pop, R&B, hip hop and Afro Beat.

Here are the 9 other interesting facts about him.

1. Anatii was born in Bisho, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

2. He hails from Midrand, Guateng, South Africa.

3. Anatii has changed his name severall times from Thunderkat to Anatii Royal and now down to just Anatii.

4. Anatii has a sister named Ma  Nala who is also a musician

5. He started singing at the age of 13.

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6. His debut studio album, Artifact features top artistes such as AKA,
Cassper Nyovest, Nasty C, Uhuru, Tiwa Savage, Faarow and Omarion.

7.
He also has production credits for songs like, Ain’t no thing by
Morale,  When it Rains by L-Tido, Bananaz by Anati feat. DJ Khaled,
Sorry Mom i’m moving by Chad, For the girls by Danny K, Shandis by
Dreamteam and so on.

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8. Anatti has won several awards including
Young independent influencer of the year 2017, GQ South Africa Best
dressed Men 2017, Best collaboration for 10 fingers by AKA & Anatii
at the South African hip hop award 2017 and many others.

9. Anatii net worth is estimated at $500,000.

You can reach Anatii on instagram @anatii, twitter @anatii and on facebook – ThisisAnati