Sakhile Hlatshwayo (5 July 1998 – 9 August 2021), known professionally as Killer Kau, was a South African singer, dancer and record producer best known for his hit songs "Tholukuthi Hey" and "Amaneighbour"
Killer Kau | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Sakhile Hlatshwayo |
| Born | 5
July 1998[1] Soweto, South Africa |
| Died | 9 August 2021 (aged 23) near Rustenburg, South Africa[2] |
| Genres | |
| Occupations |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2016–2021 |
Early life and career
editKiller Kau was born on 5 July 1998 in Soweto, 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 of DJ 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
editOn 7th August 2021, Killer Kau died in a car crash on his way to a gig, alongside amapiano musician Mpura and 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. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
- ^ "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 from the original on 28 November 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
- ^ "Killer kau passed his matric!". dailysun.co.za. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
- ^ "Dance Music Awards South Africa 2019: All the winners". Music in Africa. 4 October 2019. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- ^ "Stars recognised at the first SA Amapiano Awards". news24.com. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ^ Mbendeni, Alutho. "Celebs pay tribute to Killer Kau, Mpura and Khanya Hadebe". News 24 / Drum. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
- ^ "Amapiano artists Mpura and Killer Kau have died". dispatchlive.co.za. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
External links
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