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Zambian singer & Rapper

Macky 2
BornMulaza Kaira
(1984-10-10) 10 October 1984 (age 40)
Luanshya, Zambia
Other names
  • MK
  • Dj Bugar
  • Flava Boy
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
  • Record producer
  • Videographer
  • Actor
Spouse Cheelo Hantiinga Kaira ​ ​(m. 2015)​
Children2
Relatives
Musical career
Genres
  • Hip-hop
  • R&B
  • Dunka Music
  • Kalindula
Years active2007– 5 June 2022
Labels
  • Alpha
  • Entertainment
  • Kalandanya music promotion
  • Olijaba
  • Entertainment
Musical artist

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. He is known for participating in the ninth season of Big Brother Africa, where he placed third in the competition. Kaira is from Chingola, Zambia, and runs the Macky 2 Hope Foundation, which supports orphans and vulnerable children.

Music career

Kaira began showing an interest in music in his childhood after attending the Catholic church in Ndola.

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. In 2014 He was nominated in the Zambia Music Awards, in the categories of Best Mainstream Artist, Best Hip Hop/Rap Album and Best Collaboration. As of 2022, Macky 2 marked his retirement from active music with an album OLIJABA 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". 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.

Personal life

Kaira is married to Cheelo Hantiinga with whom he has two children.

Discography

Albums

  • Ghetto President (2018)
  • Legendary(2012)
  • Ndimupondo
  • Too Much Influence (2012)
  • Zero to Hero (2013)
  • OLIJABA (2022), (released on 5 June)

Selected songs

  • "Feeling Feeling" - 2012
  • "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

References

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  2. Phiri, Julius. "Zambia: Macky 2 Show in Near Confusion". AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
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  6. ^ "Macky 2: From 'legendary' singer to Big Brother Hotshot contender". Zambia Daily Mail. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  7. "2013 Award Winners". Zambian Music Awards. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
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  9. "Macky 2 brags about his Born and Bred awards". Zibani Zambia.
  10. "Zambia Music Awards 2014". Socialumiere.
  11. "Artist of the week : Macky 2". Lusaka Times. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  12. "Macky 2 - Olijaba | Download Album » NGOMA ZATU". NGOMA ZATU. 5 June 2022. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
  13. "Petersen comes to Macky II's defence". Zambia Daily Mail. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  14. "Macky 2 Comes Out Third In BBA Hotshots". Denriosa. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
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