Musa Keys
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Musa Keys | |
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Birth name | Musa Appreciate Makamu |
Also known as | Keys |
Born | Giyani, Limpopo, South Africa |
Origin | Flora Park, Polokwane, South Africa |
Genres | Amapiano |
Occupation(s) |
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Instrument(s) | |
Years active | 2021–present |
Labels | Keys |
Musa Appreciate Makamu, professionally known as Musa Keys, is a South African record producer born in Giyani and raised in Flora Park, Polokwane. Makamu gained recognition from the song "samarian boy" across the limpopo region, he is known for his 2021 single "Vula Mlomo" which was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).[1]
In 2023 the record producer took home a Metro FM Music Award for Best Styled Artist where he was nominated alongside the likes of Mafikizolo, Sjava, Daliwonga and Sino Msolo.[2]
Awards and nominations
Year | Award Ceremony | Prize | Recipient/Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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2023 | Metro FM Music Awards | Best Styled Artist | Himself | Won | [3] |
2022 | MTV Europe Music Awards | Best African Act | Nominated | [4] | |
2022 | South African Music Awards | Record of the Year | "Vula Mlomo" | Won | |
2024 | Grammy Awards | Best African Music Performance | "Unavailable" (Davido feat. Musa Keys) | Nominated | [5] |
References
- ^ Masia, Gloria (26 November 2021). "Musa Keys' Hit Single Has Been Certified Double Platinum - The Yanos Magazine". theyanos.co.za. Archived from the original on 20 July 2023. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ^ "MMA Winners – MetroFM Music Awards 2023". Archived from the original on 20 July 2023. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ^ "All the winners from The Metro FM Music Awards 2023". All the winners from The Metro FM Music Awards 2023. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ^ "Musa Keys scores a nomination at coveted MTV Europe Music Awards". SowetanLIVE. Archived from the original on 20 July 2023. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ^ Jevon, Phillips (4 February 2024). "The 2024 Grammys winners list". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
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