Macky 2
Born
Mulaza Kaira

(1984-10-10) 10 October 1984
Luanshya, Zambia
Other names
  • MK
  • Dj Bugar
  • Flava Boy
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
  • Record producer
  • Videographer
  • Actor
Spouse
Cheelo Hantiinga Kaira
​
​
(m. 2015)​
[1]
Children2
RelativesChef 187 (brother) 
                      Mariachi Kaira (brother)
Towera Kaira (Sister)
Musical career
Genres
  • Hip-hop
  • R&B
  • Dunka Music
  • Kalindula
Years active2007– 5 June 2022
LabelsAlpha Entertainment • Kalandanya music promotion

Mulaza Kaira (born 10 October 1984), also known as Macky II, Macky 2, MK Macky 2, DJ Bugar, and Flava Boy, is a Zambian hip hop musician, singer, songwriter, Record producer and Actor.[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]

Music career

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

In 2011 he went 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. He has performed and began his career alongside Dalisoul and Dandy Krazy.[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] As of 2022, Macky 2 marked his retirement from active music with an album OLIJABA[12] released on June 5 and the same date marked his official entry into a reality TV show called KING BUGA which premiered on the same date on Zambezi Magic Channel.

Big Brother Africa 9

Kaira was a contestant on the ninth season of Big Brother Africa; some viewers stated that he was "too quiet".[13] 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.[14][15]

Personal life

Kaira is married to Cheelo Hantiinga with whom he has two children.[1]

Discography

Albums

  • Ghetto President (2018)
  • Legendary(2012)[16]
  • Ndimupondo
  • Too Much Influence (2012)
  • Zero to Hero (2013)[17]
  • OLIJABA (2022), (released on 5 June)

Selected songs

  • "Feeling Feeling" - 2012[18]
  • "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
  • "Google"
  • "Beautiful Night (feat. AKA)" - 2021

Grammy award Afrimma best male artist BET Best international act

References

  1. 1 2 "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. 1 2 3 "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. ↑ "Macky 2 - Olijaba | Download Album » NGOMA ZATU". NGOMA ZATU. 5 June 2022. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
  13. ↑ "Petersen comes to Macky II's defence". Zambia Daily Mail. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  14. ↑ "Macky 2 Comes Out Third In BBA Hotshots". Denriosa. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
  15. ↑ "Macky II to get back to work". Lusaka Voice. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  16. ↑ "Macky 2 unveils cover of new album". Lusaka Times. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  17. ↑ "Macky 2: Zero to Hero". Tio Zambia.
  18. ↑ "Feeling Feeling – Macky 2 Ft. Flavaboy (Official Video)". Lusaka Voice.
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