Get To Know Khuli Chana Reps South Africa

Mmabatho (SA) born Khuli Chana is a talented musician who practices the skill of rhyming in vernacular rap, Motswako. Motswako encompasses elements from various musical backgrounds. It involves street-talk and highly influential messages in Setswana, English and other South African languages. Khuli Chana brings a different flavour and sound, not only to this type of music but also to the Hip-Hop scene. Khuli Chana is not new to the music industry; in the early 90′s he formed a duet with Kay-G called “Jazzzadaz”, he then joined forces with Towdee to form the group, Morafe. His first offering titled The Motwakoriginator was released in November 2009.

His two singles; “Tswakstikem” and “Sthandwa Sam” featuring Towdee dominated the airwaves. A remix of the song, “No More Hunger”, has also been requested by Action Aid South Africa to be featured on the Hunger Free Campaign music compilation which features artists from around the continent. This young emcee is fast becoming one of South Africa’s Hip-Hop elite; having previously taken home the Best Newcomer award at the 2009 Channel O Music Video Awards as well as Best Song of the Year for the track “Tswakstikem” at the Hype Music Awards. He recently won the South African Traditional Music Award (SATMA) for Best Vernacular Hip Hop album.