Macky 2

Macky 2
Birth name Mulaza Kaira
Also known as MK, Dj Bugar, Macky 2 and Flava Boy
Born October 10, 1984
Luanshya, Zambia
Genres Hip Hop
Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter, producer
Years active 2007–present
Labels Alpha Entertainment

Mulaza Kaira (born 10 October 1984), also known by the stage names of Macky II, Macky 2, MK, Dj Bugar, and Flava Boy, is a Zambian hip hop musician, singer, and producer.[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 Luanshya in Zambia and runs the Macky 2 Hope Foundation, which supports orphans and vulnerable children.[4] His younger brother Kondwani Kaira is also a musician and the two have performed together on stage multiple times.[5]

Music Career

Kaira began showing an interest in music in his childhood after attending the Catholic Church in Ndola.[6] In 2011 Kaira left home to travel to Lusaka, where he released his album Ndimupondo under the Digital X label with Alfa 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 the listening community.[6] He later received the Zambia Music Award for Album of The Year in 2013 for his album Legendary.[7][8] In 2014 [9] Kaira was nominated in the Zambia Music Awards, in the categories of Best Mainstream Artist, Best Hip Hop/Rap Album and Best Collaboration.[10]

Big Brother Africa 9

Kaira was a contestant during the ninth season of Big Brother Africa, during which time some viewers stated that he was "too quiet".[11] He survived in the house for the full length of the show 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. [12] [13] After competing in the house, Kaira was signed to D'banj's DB Records.

Discography

Albums

Awards

References

  1. ↑ Phiri, Julius. "Zambia: Macky 2 Show in Near Confusion". AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  2. ↑ Sitenge, Abigail. "Macky 2 explains Hummer purchase". Post Zambia. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  3. ↑ "Macky2 Official Profile". TVSA. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  4. ↑ Sitenge, Abigail; Kashweka, Felix. "News of Sata’s death ‘breaks’ Macky 2". Post Zambia. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  5. ↑ "Zambia: Macky 2, Chef 187 Face Off". AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "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.
  8. ↑ "ZAMBIA MUSIC AWARDS – NOMINEES LIST 2012". Lusaka Voice. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  9. ↑ "Macky 2 brags about his Born and Bred awards". Zibani Zambia.
  10. ↑ "Zambia Music Awards 2014". Socialumiere.
  11. ↑ "Petersen comes to Macky II’s defence". Zambia Daily Mail. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  12. ↑ "Macky 2 Comes Out Third In BBA Hotshots". Denriosa. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
  13. ↑ "Macky II to get back to work". Lusaka Voice. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  14. ↑ "Macky 2 unveils cover of new album". Lusaka Times. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  15. ↑ "Macky 2: Zero to Hero". Tio Zambia.