Musa Keys, whose real name is Musa Appreciate Makamu, is a gifted record producer from Giyani, South Africa, who was raised in Flora Park, Polokwane.
He gained popularity with his hit song “Samarian Boy,” which received significant recognition in the Limpopo area.
Another notable track of his, “Vula Mlomo,” achieved double platinum status from the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) in 2021.
REAL FACTS ABOUT MUSA KEY
FULL NAME: Musa Appreciate Makamu
BETTER KNOWN AS:Musa key
DATE OF BIRTH: 1990
PLACE OF BIRTH: Giyani, Limpopo, South Africa
NATIONALITY: South African
OCCUPATIONs: Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, DJ
LABELs: Keys Recordings
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Musa Appreciate Makamu, originally from Polokwane, discovered his love for music at a young age in the northeastern part of Limpopo Province, where he was born in Giyani. With a natural flair for creativity, he pursued his musical interests early on.
After starting his studies in sound engineering at Damelin, Makamu quickly realized that he had already acquired the necessary knowledge within just a year and chose to leave the program.
CAREER
Musa Keys swiftly became a prominent figure in the music industry. Although he began with trap music, he feels that his favorite genre chose him.
His catchy melodies can be heard in popular tracks such as “Hey Wena” in 2019, “Samarian Boy” in 2020 (which dominated MTV Base and South African charts for over three months), and “Vula Mlomo” in 2021, featuring amapiano stars Sir Trill and Nobantu Vilakazi.
By founding his own label, Keys Recordings, Musa Keys takes control of creating, producing, and distributing his music.
He aims for his work to leave a significant mark on the amapiano genre and the broader South African music scene.
In 2023, Makamu’s career soared to new heights when he was featured on Davido’s fourth studio album, “Timeless,” particularly on the lead single “Unavailable.”
This collaboration not only provided him with substantial exposure but also advanced his musical journey, creating new opportunities for his burgeoning career.
PERSONAL LIFE
Musa Keys is currently in a relationship and shares pictures of his beautiful girlfriend on social media.
While he keeps details about her, such as her name and age, private, Musa Keys has kindly introduced her to his followers. Their relationship has brought joy to fans, who are excited to see the special woman in his life.
