Macky 2


Mulaza Kaira (born 10 October 1984), also known by the stage names Macky II, Macky 2, MK Macky 2, DJ Bugar, and Flava Boy, is a Zambian Multi-Award winning hip hop musician, singer, Songwriter and producer.[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]

Macky 2
Born
Mulaza Kaira

(1984-10-10) October 10, 1984
Luanshya, Zambia
Other names
  • MK
  • Dj Bugar
  • Flava Boy
Occupation
  • Musician
  • songwriter
  • producer
Notable work
Eden University Ambassador
Spouse(s)
Cheelo Hantiinga Kaira
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(m. 2015)​
[1]
Children2
RelativesChef 187 (brother) &Towela Kaira,El mariachi
Musical career
Genres
Years active2007–present
LabelsAlpha Entertainment & Kalandanya music promotion

Music career

Kaira began showing an interest in music in his childhood after attending the Catholic church in Ndola.[6]

In 2011 he left home to travel 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.[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]

Big Brother Africa 9

Kaira was a contestant on the ninth season of Big Brother Africa, and 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]

Discography

Albums

Selected songs
  • "Feeling Feeling" - 2012[17]
  • "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

Awards
  • 2011 Radio 4 song of the year Born n Bred Awards - "Mami (niuze)"[11]
  • 2013 Album of the year Zambian Music Awards - Legendary
  • 2015 Song of the year Zambia Music Awards - "Mama Rebecca"

Personal life

Mulaza Kaira is married to Cheelo Hantiinga with whom they have a Daughter[1] and a Son.

References
  1. "Macky 2 Plants The "KISS"". Peter Adamu. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  2. Phiri, Julius. "Zambia: Macky 2 Show in Near Confusion". AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  3. Sitenge, Abigail. "Macky 2 explains Hummer purchase". Post Zambia. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  4. "Macky2 Official Profile". TVSA. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  5. Sitenge, Abigail; Kashweka, Felix. "News of Sata's death 'breaks' Macky 2". Post Zambia. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  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.
  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. "Artist of the week : Macky 2". Lusaka Times. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  12. "Petersen comes to Macky II's defence". Zambia Daily Mail. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  13. "Macky 2 Comes Out Third In BBA Hotshots". Denriosa. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
  14. "Macky II to get back to work". Lusaka Voice. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  15. "Macky 2 unveils cover of new album". Lusaka Times. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  16. "Macky 2: Zero to Hero". Tio Zambia.
  17. "Feeling Feeling – Macky 2 Ft. Flavaboy (Official Video)". Lusaka Voice.
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