Killer Kau
Killer Kau | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Sakhile Hlatshwayo |
| Born | 5
July 1998[1] Soweto,South Africa |
| Died | 9 August 2021(aged 23) nearRustenburg,South Africa[2] |
| Genres | |
| Occupations |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2016–2021 |
Sakhile Hlatshwayo(5 July 1998 – 9 August 2021), known professionally asKiller Kau,was a South African singer,dancerandrecord producerbest known for his hit songs "Tholukuthi Hey" and "Amaneighbour"
Early life and career
[edit]Killer Kau was born on 5 July 1998 inSoweto,South Africa.He grew up singing in church before he joined the Stay PC church choir, singing baritone. He also went on to join the African Heavenly Soul Singers male choir.[3]
His music career began when he was still attending school and when he wrote his matric in 2017. He rose to fame when he posted a video singing his song "Tholukuthi Hey", which went viral and caught the attention ofDJ Euphonik.[4]
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Dance Music Awards South Africa | Best Amapiano Record | Nominated |
| 2021 | SA Amapiano Music Awards | Best Amapiano Collaboration | Won[6] |
Death
[edit]On 7th August 2021, Killer Kau died in a car crash on his way to a gig, alongsideamapianomusicianMpuraand the upcoming artists The Voice, Thando Tot and Thando Td.[7][8]The car crash left only one female alive, the lady claimed to be one of Mpura and Killer Kau friends.
References
[edit]- ^"Killer Kau Net worth 2021: Biography and how did he pass away?".therecenttimes.com.Retrieved15 August2021.
- ^"WATCH: Riky Rick and Mpura's brothers emotional speeches at late star's funeral".iol.co.za.
- ^"10 Things Didn't Know Tholukithi Hit Maker Killer Kau".youthvillage.co.za.Archived fromthe originalon 28 November 2021.Retrieved10 August2021.
- ^"Killer kau passed his matric!".dailysun.co.za.Retrieved10 August2021.
- ^"Dance Music Awards South Africa 2019: All the winners".Music in Africa.4 October 2019.Retrieved26 July2024.
- ^"Stars recognised at the first SA Amapiano Awards".news24.com.Retrieved27 October2021.
- ^Mbendeni, Alutho."Celebs pay tribute to Killer Kau, Mpura and Khanya Hadebe".News 24 / Drum.Retrieved10 August2021.
- ^"Amapiano artists Mpura and Killer Kau have died".dispatchlive.co.za.Retrieved10 August2021.
External links
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