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Lookout for the Chana-power💥 as @KhuliChana released his brand new single titled #KhuliYano a taste of hip hop mixed with Kwaito and amapiano and it sounds awesome (released on the 13*10* 23)

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Kiernan, affectionately known as ‘AKA’, was arguably South Africa's greatest hip-hop artist of all time.

The first born of Tony and Lynn Forbes, his formative years were spent in his grandmother’s care in Mitchell’s Plain, Cape Town, Western Cape. He began his schooling at Holy Cross Convent, and then moved onto Greenside Primary School when he relocated to the bustling city of Johannesburg in the mid 1990s to live with his mother. His high schooling was done at the prestigious St Johns’s College, a private all-boys school nestled in the affluent suburb of Houghton Estate, Johannesburg. The school boasts former alumni such as former UJ Vice Chancellor & Principal, Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala; author Dr. Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh; former soccer star Kaizer Motaung Jr; presenter ‘Maps’ Maponyane; anti-apartheid activist & African Resistance Movement member, the late Hugh Levin; and disgraced former apartheid-era spy, Craig Williamson, to name a few.

It was while he was at St John’s, that he would form the musical group ‘Entity’, alongside Mpofu-Walsh and Nhlanhla Makenna. Originally, the group consisted of 6 members but they became a trio shortly afterwards. Their chosen stage names were: AKA (Forbes); Vice Versa (Mpofu-Walsh); and Greyhound (Makenna). Each member gave an explanation for their stage names. Forbes said his is derived from him being a different person to all the different people in his life; for Mpofu-Walsh, it’s double layered: firstly, it’s a pun on verse writing in the hip-hop tradition and secondly, it’s due to his mom being white and his dad being black, enabling him to see life from both side of the (racial) spectrum. For Makenna, he claims it stems from having big ears and a small frame as a kid and being able to run very fast.

The group would go on to release their only studio album in 2005, titled ‘Royal School of Hip Hop’. It’s worth noting that the group members were in grade 11. The album was independently released on Creative Kingdom Records and was produced by former Skwatta Kamo member, Siya ‘Slikour’ Metane. The album was well received and had one single on heavy rotation on radio and Channel O titled, ‘Touch And Go’. They were nominated in the Best Hip Hop Album category at the now-defunct KORA Awards and managed to perform at the awards ceremony. Sadly, the group disbanded after their matric year in 2006. According to Mpofu-Walsh, a second album was recorded but was never released.

Following the end of Entity, Forbes would go study sound engineering. It was while pursing his studies that he met with Ntokozo ‘Buks’ Mazibuko and Kamohelo ‘Kamza’ Mbatha, and formed the production team ‘IV League’. The three of them would fundamentally change the course of South African Hip Hop music and produce many hits such as ‘Tswakstikem’ by Khuli Chana, ‘Tla K'o Bone’ by Reason, ‘Monate So’ by Shugasmakx, "Victory Lap" by AKA (and the whole of his debut album Altar Ego) and ‘Bhampa’ by Pro, among others. Following this successful run, Forbes would leave the team and join up with Vth (pronounced fifth) Season. It would be his partnership with the indie label that he would see his greatest run of success and garner numerous international awards and have the distinction of being the only rapper to have a record go platinum without any vernac on it.

He dabbled in a few business ventures, such as the ill-fated BEAM Group, under which he released his third album, the double platinum ‘Touch My Blood’. He then landed a rare sneaker deal with international brand, Reebok. The SneAKA collaboration was well received and a limited edition run was sold out in no time. He then bagged a liquor collaboration with New York-based Cruz Vodka. The deal allowed him to have his own signature flavours, boasting the ever-popular Watermelon edition and the Banana edition.

As much as he was known for his musical talents, he was also known for his romantic relationships. His first significant relationship was with famed DJ Zinhle Jiyane, which spawned his only child, daughter Kairo Owethu Forbes, born 8 July 2015. He then had a whirlwind romance with iconic media personality and wine maker, Bonang Matheba. The relationship’s demise was widely discussed in the media and public with allegations of muti being used hurled around. He then got into a relationship with the late Anele Tembe, whom he got engaged to in February 2021. Sadly, Tembe would lose her life in an apparent suicide by jumping from the tenth floor of the Pepperclub Hotel in Cape Town. Numerous videos of the pair’s arguments made the rounds on social media and allegations of abuse were labelled against Forbes. The police cleared him of any involvement in Tembe’s untimely passing. He began a relationship with rapper Nadia Nakai in 2022.

Forbes was scheduled to perform at Yugo, a popular nightclub in Durban when he was gunned down by two unknown assailants. He and his former manager, Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane were struck six times and died on the scene. Forbes is survived by his parents, younger brother Steffan and his girlfriend, Nakai.

He was laid to rest in a private burial on 18 Feb 2023 and is buried at the Westpark Cemetery in Johannesburg.

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AKA – Mass Country (Album Tracklist)

Mass Country has already been pre-released with tracks like “Prada” featuring Khuli Chana and “Company” featuring KDDO. The release of these songs has given fans a taste of what they can expect from the upcoming album. https://freshlyafrica.com/music/aka-mass-country-album-tracklist/

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KHULIYANO ENTICES FANS

KHULI CHANA’S EPIC HIT SINGLE ‘KHULIYANO’ ENTICES FANS REMINDER Khulani Morule, who is affectionately known as Khuli Chana, is a South African rapper who has been making waves in the music industry for quite some time. He is known for his contributions to the sub-genre Motswako, which originated in his hometown of Mafikeng. After initially gaining recognition in 2005, he became a prominent…

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Kairo's Tearful Tribute to AKA Leaves Fans Emotional (VIDEO)

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Kairo's Tearful Tribute to AKA Leaves Fans Emotional (VIDEO)

The daughter of the late rapper AKA, Kairo Forbes, stole the show at this year's Galaxy 947 Joburg Day festival. The festival featured a heartfelt tribute performance dedicated to Kiernan "AKA" Forbes, with artists such as K.O, Khuli Chana, Yanga Chief, Thato Saul, Da L.E.S, and The Mega Band taking the stage to perform songs […] Read more on Kairo's Tearful Tribute to AKA Leaves Fans Emotional (VIDEO)

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Stino Le Thwenny ft Khuli Chana & Lunatik – Karika

ISRC Code: ZA -ZB-3NU – 00006 Composer(s): Katleho Smaye , kanelo Motaung and khulane Morule Author: Katleho Smaye , kanelo Motaung & Khulani Morule

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After three-year hiatus, SA artist Thabsie returns with Dubai Tourism deal

After three-year hiatus, SA artist Thabsie returns with Dubai Tourism deal Bathabise Biyela better known as Thabsie described her partnership with Dubai Tourism as a step in the right direction especially after her three year break from music due to Covid-19.

The star entered the music industry as a R&B vocalist and is popularly known for hit singles, African Queen, and Ngiyaz'fela Ngawe. In the latter, she featured in the song belonging to multi-award-winning rapper Kwesta. This song was one of her gateways into the spotlight. Thabsie has also been a backup vocalist for a number of artists such as Cassper Nyovest, Donald, Black Motion, Khuli Chana, and Proverb.

"Covid-19 was my saving grace to take a break. For most of 2020 South Africa was in lockdown. This meant no gigs so I thought to myself how else can I still be creative while being in my home. Content creation was a very nice departure for me and also it worked for the times. It was lockdown, I couldn't perform as much, making music was a bit harder, festivals were closed so the music kind of had to take a back seat, " said Thabsie.

With just over a million followers on Instagram, this new creative avenue for the singer has become a successful brand extension. She also says because she's a multifaceted creative, creating content on social media allows her to not limit her creative abilities at a time when it was challenging to do so The star lives by the saying " to make the world smaller, start travelling." And having recently partnered with Dubai tourism as an ambassador she felt inspired because of how similar Dubai and SA are when weighing them on the same scale.

"In SA we love shiny things and feeling good, Dubai is that place. Without faulting Dubai for the stigma it has gained in SA this place is inspirational, aspirational and gives many opportunities. South Africans love to laugh and share our vibrant energy. Our music brings so much joy and it has become far reaching across the world, especially in Dubai. To me, this country has opened my eyes to how big and amazing the world can be," said Thabsie. Kenya's most loved couple Bahati and Diana Marua have also partnered with Dubai Tourism. The couple is part of an upcoming campaign that shows you the A to Z of Dubai, and all the amazing sights and sounds that Kenyans and Africans can enjoy in Dubai. "Thank you, Dubai Tourism, for trusting the Bahati's with the ambassadorial job. I cannot wait for the world to see the magic we have created - the best advert so far," Bahati posted on his Instagram. The Bahati's join a coveted list of global celebrities that have shot adverts for Dubai including Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan, Hollywood superstar Martin Lawrence, Nollywood stars Chioma Akpotha, Uche Jumbo, Omoni Oboli and Ufuoma MC Dermott. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph21cYuQ9Fw Read the full article

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Check out @akaworldwide new single called #Prada (feat. @KhuliChana) off his upcoming and last album titled #MassCountry, pre order it now

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Short Documentary: Khuli Chana -  Motswako to the World

Motswako is a southern African genre of hip hop most that originated from a small town called Mafikeng, in South Africa in the mid 1990s.

It consists of a mix of rap lyrics in both the local language (Setswana) and English layered on a steady beat. Other languages used include Zulu, French and Afrikaans as per the rapper's origin. 

The legendary South African Motswako-rapper Khuli Chana and his entourage will guest Sweden in June to celebrate the rise of Motswako and give homage to the African One Source platform he has built in collaboration with The Absolut Company. 

Watch, share and enjoy “Motswako to the World”

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Dr Tumi - He’s the Greatest

Dr Tumi – He’s the Greatest

Free Download “He’s the Greatest” SONG By Dr Tumi South African Christian/Gospel Artiste Dr. Tumi ft. Khuli Chana Released a New Single Titled “He’s the Greatest”, Which is a Powerful Song That Will Uplift Your Spirit. Available Now at all Major Digital Music Streaming providers & Gospelmetrics. Kindly Share & Stay being blessed Stream and Download Mp3/Music Below: DOWNLOAD HERE What do you…

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Khuli Chana and Lunch Bar unwrap The 2023 Legends

Cadbury Lunch Bar #UnwrapTheLegend Champions Collective Goodness Cadbury Lunch Bar believes that success is a collective effort. There are no legends without people pushing them forward, holding them up or lighting their way. The exponential power of much much more can create legends, and no one understands that better than Cadbury Lunch Bar. Crammed with Cadbury chocolate, wafer biscuit, chewy…

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Khuli Chana - Freestyle (#UnreleasedThursdays)

Khuli Chana – Freestyle (#UnreleasedThursdays)

Khuli Chana – Freestyle (#UnreleasedThursdays) :Khuli Chana is well known for his critically acclaimed freestyle skills, artists like HHP have spoken highly of the MotswakOriginator’s abilities off the dome in the past, including recently in an interview with Anele Mdoda. (more…)

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“Girlfriend Lamiez Holworthy gave him clothes after a sleepover” – Social Media mocks Khuli Chana’s outfit

“Girlfriend Lamiez Holworthy gave him clothes after a sleepover” – Social Media mocks Khuli Chana’s outfit

Mzansi Hip Hop star Khuli Chana and his TV presenter and DJ wife; Lamiez Holworthy recently celebrated their 1 year anniversary and they’re growing stronger and stronger. The DJ and TV presenter thanked Chana last year on her Instagram for sealing the deal by bringing a few cows to her family. “On this day, a year ago- your uncles brought quite a few cows and the rest is history… Thank you for…