Musa Appreciate Makamu, better known as Musa Keys, is a talented music producer from Giyani, South Africa, who grew up in Flora Park, Polokwane.
He rose to prominence with his hit song “Samarian Boy,” which was particularly popular in the Limpopo region.
His single “Vula Mlomo” received double platinum certification from RiSA in 2021.
FACTS ABOUT MUSA KEYS
- FULL NAME: Musa Appreciate Makamu
- 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 discovered his passion for music while in Limpopo Province and has been creatively inclined since childhood.
After a year of studying sound engineering at Damelin, he felt he had acquired sufficient knowledge and decided to leave the program.
CAREER
Musa Keys has established himself as a significant personality in the music industry, initially focusing on trap music, which he believes chose him.
Some of his popular tracks include “Hey Wena” released in 2019, “Samarian Boy” in 2020 (which topped South African charts for over three months), and “Vula Mlomo” in 2021, featuring Sir Trill and Nobantu Vilakazi.
As the founder of Keys Recordings, he manages the creation, production, and distribution of his music, with the goal of making a lasting impact on the amapiano genre and the South African music scene.
In 2023, his career soared to new heights when he collaborated with Davido on the track “Unavailable” from the album “Timeless,” which significantly increased his visibility and opened up new opportunities.
PERSONAL LIFE
Musa Keys is currently in a relationship and often shares photos of his girlfriend on social media, introducing her to his fans, who are delighted to see the special woman in his life.