Khuli Chana facts for kids
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Khuli Chana
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| Birth name | Khulane Morule |
| Born | 27 August 1982 |
| Origin | Mmabatho, North West, South Africa |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, songwriter |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Lamiez Holworthy
(m. 2019) |
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Khulane Morule (born August 27, 1982), known by his stage name Khuli Chana, is a famous South African Motswako rapper. He is known for his unique music style that mixes different languages. In 2014, he released a popular song called Hape Le Hape 2.1, which featured other artists like Da L.E.S and Magesh. Later that year, he also released the music video for his song "Never Grow Up."
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Khuli Chana's Musical Journey
Early Life and Start in Music
Khulane Morule was born in Mmabatho, a town in the North West Province of South Africa. He started rapping in the Motswako style when he was very young. Before becoming a solo artist, Khuli Chana was part of a rap group called Morafe. After the group decided to take a break from making music together, he began his solo career.
Rising to Fame with Motswakoriginator
Khuli Chana became very well-known after releasing his successful album, Motswakoriginator. This album is special because it blends both the Setswana and English languages. Motswako is a unique music style that combines these languages. It first started in Mahikeng, a small town also in the North West Province.
In 2014, Khuli Chana was recognized for his talent. He was nominated for "Most Valuable Artist" and "Video of the Year" at the 2014 South African Hip Hop Awards. He has even performed on the same stage as the famous Canadian rapper Drake, opening for him at one of his shows. Khuli Chana also worked with the vodka brand Absolut, becoming one of their ambassadors in South Africa.
A Difficult Moment and Recovery
In 2013, Khuli Chana faced a very challenging situation. While he was in his car, members of the South African police mistakenly thought he was someone else. This led to an incident where his car was shot at. It was a difficult time for him and his career, but he fully recovered from his injuries. He later settled the matter out of court.
Khuli Chana's Personal Life
Khuli Chana is married to Lamiez Holworthy, who is a well-known DJ and television personality. They got married in 2019.
His Albums
Khuli Chana has released several studio albums throughout his career:
- Morafe (2004)
- Motswakoriginator (2009)
- Lost in Time (2012)
- One Source (2016)
- Planet of The Have Nots (2018)
