Khuli Chana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 on August 27, 1982, is a famous South African rapper known as Khuli Chana. He is well-known for his unique style of music called Motswako. In 2014, he released a popular song called Hape Le Hape 2.1 with other artists. He also released a music video for his song "Never Grow Up" that same year.
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Khuli Chana's Early Life and Music Journey
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 quite young. Before becoming a solo artist, he was part of a rap group called Morafe. After the group decided to take a break from making music together, Khuli Chana began his solo career.
Rising to Fame with Motswakoriginator
Khuli Chana became very famous after releasing his successful album, Motswakoriginator. This album is special because it mixes both the Setswana and English languages. Motswako is a unique blend of these languages, and this music style first started in Mahikeng, a small town in the North West Province.
Awards and Big Performances
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 also performed on the same stage as famous international artists, like the Canadian rapper Drake, where Khuli Chana was an opening act.
Partnerships and Challenges
Khuli Chana has also worked with big brands. He became an ambassador for the vodka brand Absolut in South Africa. In 2013, Khuli Chana had a very scary experience. Police officers mistakenly thought he was a criminal and shot at his car. Luckily, he recovered fully from this incident. He was able to clear his name and the situation was resolved.
Khuli Chana's Personal Life
Khuli Chana married DJ and television personality Lamiez Holworthy in 2019. They are a well-known couple in South Africa.
Khuli Chana's Albums
Khuli Chana has released several studio albums throughout his career:
- Morafe (released in 2004)
- Motswakoriginator (released in 2009)
- Lost in Time (released in 2012)
- One Source (released in 2016)
- Planet of The Have Nots (released in 2018)
