Macky 2 Explained
Macky 2 |
Birth Name: | Mulaza Kaira |
Birth Date: | 1984 10, df=yes |
Birth Place: | Luanshya, Zambia |
Relatives: | Chef 187 (brother) Mariachi Kaira (brother) Towera Kaira (Sister) |
Children: | 2 |
Module: | Embed: | yes | Years Active: | 2007– 5 June 2022 | Label: | Alpha •Entertainment • Kalandanya music promotion•Olijaba | Associated Acts: | Dalisoul = AKA = Pompi = Yo Maps Yo |
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Mulaza Kaira (born 10 October 1984), also known as Macky II, Macky 2, MK Macky 2, DJ Bugar, and Flava Boy, is a Zambian hip hop musician, singer, songwriter, record producer and Actor.[1] [2] He is known for participating in the ninth season of Big Brother Africa, where he placed third in the competition.[3] Kaira is from Chingola, Zambia, and runs the Macky 2 Hope Foundation, which supports orphans and vulnerable children.[4]
Music career
Kaira began showing an interest in music in his childhood after attending the Catholic church in Ndola.[5]
In 2011 he went to Lusaka, where he released his album Ndimupondo under the Digital X label with Alpha Entertainment and J-Kayo. Two songs from the album, "I am The President" and "Number 1 Fan", received radio play and were positively received by audiences. Kaira received the Zambia Music Award for Album of the Year in 2013 for his album Legendary. He has performed and began his career alongside Dalisoul and Dandy Krazy.[6] [7] In 2014 [8] He was nominated in the Zambia Music Awards, in the categories of Best Mainstream Artist, Best Hip Hop/Rap Album and Best Collaboration.[9] [10] As of 2022, Macky 2 marked his retirement from active music with an album OLIJABA[11] released on June 5 and the same date marked his official entry into a reality TV show called KING BUGA which premiered on the same date on Zambezi Magic Channel.
Big Brother Africa 9
Kaira was a contestant on the ninth season of Big Brother Africa; some viewers stated that he was "too quiet".[12] He survived in the house for the full length of the show and received a substantial amount of support from his fans and Zambians at large. He stayed in the house until the ninth and final week, when he was eliminated in third place.[13] [14]
Personal life
Kaira is married to Cheelo Hantiinga with whom he has two children.[15]
Discography
Albums
- Ghetto President (2018)
- Legendary(2012)[16]
- Ndimupondo
- Too Much Influence (2012)
- Zero to Hero (2013)[17]
- OLIJABA (2022), (released on 5 June)
Selected songs
- "Feeling Feeling" - 2012[18]
- "Nangu Banchinge" - 2012
- "Mukulu" - 2012
- "Without You" - 2012
- "Too Much Influence" - 2012
- "Ngani Gelo Wandi" - 2012
- "Pamaka" - 2012
- "Why" - 2012
- "Land Lord" - 2012
- "Favor"
- "Mami (niuze)" - 2011
- "Mama Rebecca" - 2015
- "Mrs me" - 2020
- "Sancho (Mwabombeni)" - 2021
- "Early Riser" - 2020
- "Alabalansa" - 2021
- "Google"
- "Beautiful Night (feat. AKA)" - 2021
- "Sitingabwezane" by Paul Smart & Macky2 - 2024
Grammy award Afrimma best male artist BET Best international act
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Phiri. Julius. Zambia: Macky 2 Show in Near Confusion. AllAfrica.com. 22 February 2015.
- Web site: Sitenge. Abigail. Macky 2 explains Hummer purchase. Post Zambia. 22 February 2015.
- Web site: Macky2 Official Profile. TVSA. 22 February 2015.
- Web site: Sitenge. Abigail. Kashweka. Felix. News of Sata’s death ‘breaks’ Macky 2. Post Zambia. 22 February 2015.
- Web site: Macky 2: From ‘legendary’ singer to Big Brother Hotshot contender. Zambia Daily Mail. 22 February 2015.
- Web site: 2013 Award Winners. Zambian Music Awards. 22 February 2015.
- Web site: ZAMBIA MUSIC AWARDS – NOMINEES LIST 2012. Lusaka Voice. 22 February 2015.
- Web site: Macky 2 brags about his Born and Bred awards . Zibani Zambia .
- Web site: Zambia Music Awards 2014 . Socialumiere .
- Web site: Artist of the week : Macky 2 . Lusaka Times. 25 March 2016.
- Web site: 2022-06-05 . Macky 2 - Olijaba Download Album » NGOMA ZATU . 2022-06-13 . NGOMA ZATU . en-US.
- Web site: Petersen comes to Macky II’s defence. Zambia Daily Mail. 22 February 2015.
- Web site: Macky 2 Comes Out Third In BBA Hotshots . Denriosa . 1 March 2015.
- Web site: Macky II to get back to work. Lusaka Voice. 22 February 2015.
- Web site: Macky 2 Plants The "KISS" . Peter Adamu . 25 March 2016.
- Web site: Macky 2 unveils cover of new album. Lusaka Times. 22 February 2015.
- Web site: Macky 2: Zero to Hero. Tio Zambia.
- Web site: Feeling Feeling – Macky 2 Ft. Flavaboy (Official Video) . Zambian Music Industry.