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.[2][3] He is known for participating in the ninth season of Big Brother Africa, where he placed third in the competition.[4] Kaira is from Chingola, Zambia, and runs the Macky 2 Hope Foundation, which supports orphans and vulnerable children.[5]
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Born | Mulaza Kaira 10 October 1984 Luanshya, Zambia |
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Spouse |
Cheelo Hantiinga Kaira
(m. 2015) |
Children | 2 |
Relatives | Chef 187 (brother)
Mariachi Kaira (brother)Towera Kaira (Sister) |
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Years active | 2007– 5 June 2022 |
Labels | Alpha •Entertainment • Kalandanya music promotion •Olijaba |
Music career
editKaira began showing an interest in music in his childhood after attending the Catholic church in Ndola.[6]
In 2011 he went to Lusaka, where he released his album Ndimupondo under the Digital X label with Alpha Entertainment and J-Kayo.[6] Two songs from the album, "I am The President" and "Number 1 Fan", received radio play and were positively received by audiences.[6] 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.[7][8] In 2014 [9] He was nominated in the Zambia Music Awards, in the categories of Best Mainstream Artist, Best Hip Hop/Rap Album and Best Collaboration.[10][11] As of 2022, Macky 2 marked his retirement from active music with an album OLIJABA[12] 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
editKaira was a contestant on the ninth season of Big Brother Africa; some viewers stated that he was "too quiet".[13] 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.[14][15]
Personal life
editKaira is married to Cheelo Hantiinga with whom he has two children.[1]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- Ghetto President (2018)
- Legendary(2012)[16]
- Ndimupondo
- Too Much Influence (2012)
- Zero to Hero (2013)[17]
- OLIJABA (2022), (released on 5 June)
Selected songs
edit- "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 - Label: Yvone Misic Africa / Yvone Music Group
Grammy award Afrimma best male artist BET Best international act
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Macky 2 Plants The "KISS"". Peter Adamu. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
- ^ Phiri, Julius. "Zambia: Macky 2 Show in Near Confusion". AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
- ^ Sitenge, Abigail. "Macky 2 explains Hummer purchase". Post Zambia. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
- ^ "Macky2 Official Profile". TVSA. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
- ^ Sitenge, Abigail; Kashweka, Felix. "News of Sata's death 'breaks' Macky 2". Post Zambia. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
- ^ a b c "Macky 2: From 'legendary' singer to Big Brother Hotshot contender". Zambia Daily Mail. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
- ^ "2013 Award Winners". Zambian Music Awards. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
- ^ "ZAMBIA MUSIC AWARDS – NOMINEES LIST 2012". Lusaka Voice. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
- ^ "Macky 2 brags about his Born and Bred awards". Zibani Zambia.
- ^ "Zambia Music Awards 2014". Socialumiere.
- ^ "Artist of the week : Macky 2". Lusaka Times. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
- ^ "Macky 2 - Olijaba | Download Album » NGOMA ZATU". NGOMA ZATU. 5 June 2022. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
- ^ "Petersen comes to Macky II's defence". Zambia Daily Mail. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
- ^ "Macky 2 Comes Out Third In BBA Hotshots". Denriosa. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
- ^ "Macky II to get back to work". Lusaka Voice. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
- ^ "Macky 2 unveils cover of new album". Lusaka Times. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
- ^ "Macky 2: Zero to Hero". Tio Zambia.
- ^ "Feeling Feeling – Macky 2 Ft. Flavaboy (Official Video)". Zambian Music Industry.