Musa Keys, also known as Musa Appreciate Makamu, is a talented South African record producer who hails from Giyani and grew up in Flora Park, Polokwane. He shot to fame with his hit track “Samarian Boy,” which garnered widespread acclaim in the Limpopo region. One of his standout singles, “Vula Mlomo,” was awarded double platinum certification by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) in 2021.
Profile Summary
| Full Name: | Musa Appreciate Makamu |
| Date Of Birth: | 1990 |
| Place Of Birth: | Giyani, Limpopo, South Africa |
| Nationality: | South African |
| Occupation(s): | Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, DJ |
| Labels: | Keys Recordings |
| Net Worth: | $600,000 |
Early Life And Education
Musa Appreciate Makamu, hailing from Polokwane, found his passion for music at a young age in the northeastern region of Limpopo Province, where he was born in Giyani. He has always had a knack for creativity and pursued his interests early on.
After beginning his studies in sound engineering at Damelin, Makamu quickly realized he had already gained the knowledge he needed in just one year and decided to leave the program.
Career
Musa Keys quickly rose to prominence as a lasting figure in the industry. Starting with trap music, he believes his favorite genre was the one that chose him.
His memorable melodies can be heard in hit songs like “Hey Wena” in 2019, “Samarian Boy” in 2020 (which topped MTV Base and charts in South Africa for over three months), and “Vula Mlomo” in 2021 featuring amapiano giants Sir Trill and Nobantu Vilakazi.
Founding his own label, Keys Recordings, Musa Keys takes charge of creating, producing, and distributing his music. He aspires for his music to leave a lasting impact on the amapiano genre and the music scene in South Africa as a whole.
In 2023, Makamu’s career reached new heights after being featured on Davido’s fourth studio album, “Timeless,” on the lead single “Unavailable.” This collaboration not only brought him significant exposure but also propelled him to the next level of his musical journey, opening up fresh opportunities for his flourishing career.
Personal Life
Musa Keys is currently dating, he shares photos of his lovely girlfriend on social media.
While keeping details about his girlfriend, such as her name and age, private, Musa Keys has graciously introduced her to his followers. The pair’s relationship has sparked joy among fans, who are thrilled to see the special woman in his life.
Musa Keys Net Worth
As of the year 2024, Musa Keys’ net worth has grown to an impressive $600,000 due to his successful career and wise financial decisions.
Discography
Songs
Some of Musa Keys’ notable songs include:
- Hey Wena (2019)
- Samarian Boy (2020)
- Vula Mlomo (2021) featuring Sir Trill and Nobantu Vilakazi
- Unavailable (2023) (featured by Davido)
- Loving the boy
- Summer Daze
- Streets are calling.
- Selema
- Mali Yephepha
- Manzi Phansi
Albums
- TAYO (2021)
- Widlysm (2020)
- The Streets Are Calling (2019, EP)
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