Musa Keys (born circa the 1990s), with the real name Musa Makamu, is a South African music producer, songwriter, and DJ. He is also an all-rounder creative and is into fashion, drawing, music, and film.
Many listeners of music know him for his amapiano tracks. When he is not doing music, he is dancing to his favorite jams. The self-acclaimed “Tsonga Michael Jackson” would rather want his performances to stand out.
During his performance, the artist is known to invite members of the audience to the stage. He then sings directly to them and they love him for it. He boasts of many chart-topping hits like Samarian boy, Vula Mlomo, and Possible.
Early Life
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| Full Name: | Musa Makamu |
| Stage Name: | Musa Keys |
| Born: | circa the 1990s |
| Place of Birth: | Giyani |
| Nationality: | South African |
| Ethnicity: | Black |
| Siblings: | 1 |
| Education: | Sound Engineering |
| Alma mater: | Damelin |
| Marital status: | Single |
| Record Label: | T Effect |
| Company: | Top Tier Entertainment |
| Occupation: | Producer • DJ • Vocalist |
| Bookings: | Bookings@tayoprojects.com • 068 525 7442 |
| Net Worth: | $300 million. |
Musa was born Musa Makamu in Giyani. He is the eldest of two children and has always been creative from birth.
Although he hails from a humble beginning and did not have all he wanted as a child. To cover the gap, he had to work to get what he wanted.
His mother raised her sibling while he grew up and competing for attention which was challenging. He saw his father, who was absent, only a few times in his life.
The artist fell in love with music at a young age and started doing music at the age of 14.
Education
He had his primary and secondary school education in South Africa. After matriculation, he enrolled to study sound engineering at Damelin.
He gave preference to music and dropped out to focus on pursuing music full-time. The main reason he left his academics was that music had started working out for him.
Career
The young artist is best known for the amapiano music genre. But for him, the best kind of music is a product of genuine good vibes and energy.
He did trap music before trying out amapiano. In 2019 he dropped the EP titled The Streets Are Calling. On 30 July 2020, Musa Keys dropped an album and titled it Widlysm. The album housed songs like Mali Yephepha, Loving the Boy, and Samarian Boy.
On 19 November 2021, he added to the number of albums with Tayo. It houses tracks like Selema (Po Po), Abekho, and Vula Mlomo (Radio Edit). The album means “source of joy”.
His work has taken him out of the shores of South Africa. The artist has toured other countries in Africa like Tanzania and Ghana. He held his debut international show in Ghana.
The self-acclaimed Tsonga Michael Jackson has fashion and film on the list of this he would like to explore one day.
Musa alongside his company Top Tier Entertainment is signed to the talent management agency T Effect.
Personal Life
The amapiano producer is in a relationship. He took to social media the picture of the woman in his life. Musa Keys’ girlfriend is a beauty and fair in complexion. They could be seen smiling at each other enough to show that they are happy.
He has refused to share the name of his girlfriend, her age, and other details about her. But fans are happy to have met her.
Alter Ego
He was born with the name Musa Makamu but adopted the name Musa Keys as his stage name. According to the artist, Keys is an alter ego. There is a difference between who he appears as on stage and himself in reality.
Musa Keys is a character I have that’s always ready to take over the world, so I know when to be that person. Also, at the end of the day, I feel like that person has too much pressure on himself.
Discography
The Amapiano star Musa Keys is known for his chart-topping songs. His singles ‘Samarian Boy’ and ‘Vula Mlomo’ feat. Sir Trill and Nobantu Vilakazi amassed over 5 million views on YouTube.
Albums
- TAYO (2021)
- Widlysm (2020)
- The Streets Are Calling (2019, EP)
Songs
- Selema
- Vula Mlomo
- Wena
- Samarian Boy
- Gwinya Lam
- Ku Shushu
- Abekho
- Thando Lwami
- i’Plane
- Uy’Bambe
- Kakara
- Streets Are Calling
- Summer Daze
- Selema
- Manzi Phansi
- Mali Yephepha
- Loving the Boy
- You
- Ntwana Yase Kasi
- Trip to Zimbali
- Your Body
- Bhut Madlisa
- Stocko
- Sebenza Girl
- Tobetsa
- Hey Wena
- Let’s Go
- Tichomi
- Possible
- Come Duze
Social Media
The amapiano vocalist is on social media and is pulling the crowd. Where else would be best to display his lifestyle, relationship, work, and more. His dressings are superb, Musa knows how to rock dem designers.
Fashion is one thing the artist places on his priority list. His choice of wears and style of dressing stands him out.
Net worth
Amapiano star Musa Keys has been on fire in showbiz. He has dropped many hit songs since his debut. According to The Nation, Musa Keys is estimated to be worth $300,000.
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