Musa Keys

Musa Keys
Musa Keys
Background information
Birth name	Musa Appreciate Makamu
Also known as	Keys
Born	Giyani, Limpopo, South Africa
Origin	Flora Park, Polokwane, South Africa
Genres	Amapiano
Occupations	DJ; record producer; singer-songwriter;
Instruments	DAW; sampler; FL Studio; vocals; piano;
Years active	2021–present
Labels	Keys

Musa Appreciate Makamu, professionally known as Musa Keys, is a South African record producer born in Giyani and raised in Flora Park, Polokwane. Makamu gained recognition from the song "samarian boy" across the limpopo region, he is known for his 2021 single "Vula Mlomo" which was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).^[1]

In 2023 the record producer took home a Metro FM Music Award for Best Styled Artist where he was nominated alongside the likes of Mafikizolo, Sjava, Daliwonga and Sino Msolo.^[2]

Awards and nominations

Year	Award Ceremony	Prize	Recipient/Nominated work	Result	Ref.
2023	Metro FM Music Awards	Best Styled Artist	Himself	Won	^[3]
2022	MTV Europe Music Awards	Best African Act	Himself	Nominated	^[4]
2022	South African Music Awards	Record of the Year	"Vula Mlomo"	Won
2024	Grammy Awards	Best African Music Performance	"Unavailable" (Davido feat. Musa Keys)	Nominated	^[5]

References

^ Masia, Gloria (26 November 2021). "Musa Keys' Hit Single Has Been Certified Double Platinum - The Yanos Magazine". theyanos.co.za. Archived from the original on 20 July 2023. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
^ "MMA Winners – MetroFM Music Awards 2023". Archived from the original on 20 July 2023. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
^ "All the winners from The Metro FM Music Awards 2023". All the winners from The Metro FM Music Awards 2023. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
^ "Musa Keys scores a nomination at coveted MTV Europe Music Awards". SowetanLIVE. Archived from the original on 20 July 2023. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
^ Jevon, Phillips (4 February 2024). "The 2024 Grammys winners list". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 5 February 2024.

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[1] Masia, Gloria (26 November 2021). "Musa Keys' Hit Single Has Been Certified Double Platinum - The Yanos Magazine". theyanos.co.za. Archived from the original on 20 July 2023. Retrieved 20 July 2023.

[2] "MMA Winners – MetroFM Music Awards 2023". Archived from the original on 20 July 2023. Retrieved 20 July 2023.

[3] "All the winners from The Metro FM Music Awards 2023". All the winners from The Metro FM Music Awards 2023. Retrieved 20 July 2023.

[4] "Musa Keys scores a nomination at coveted MTV Europe Music Awards". SowetanLIVE. Archived from the original on 20 July 2023. Retrieved 20 July 2023.

[5] Jevon, Phillips (4 February 2024). "The 2024 Grammys winners list". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 5 February 2024.

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