Macky 2

Mulaza Kaira (born 10 October 1984), also known as Macky II, Macky 2, MK Macky 2, DJ Bugar, and Flava Boy, is a Zambian hip hop musician, singer, songwriter, record producer and Actor.^[2][3] He is known for participating in the ninth season of Big Brother Africa, where he placed third in the competition.^[4] Kaira is from Chingola, Zambia, and runs the Macky 2 Hope Foundation, which supports orphans and vulnerable children.^[5]

Macky 2
Born	Mulaza Kaira (1984-10-10) 10 October 1984 (age 40) Luanshya, Zambia
Other names	MK Dj Bugar Flava Boy
Occupations	Musician songwriter Record producer Videographer Actor
Spouse	Cheelo Hantiinga Kaira ​ ​ (m. 2015)​ [1]
Children	2
Relatives	Chef 187 (brother) Mariachi Kaira (brother) Towera Kaira (sister)
Musical career
Genres	Hip-hop R&B Dunka Music Kalindula
Years active	2007– 5 June 2022
Labels	Alpha Entertainment Kalandanya music promotion Olijaba Entertainment

Music career

Kaira began showing an interest in music in his childhood after attending the Catholic church in Ndola.^[6]

In 2011 he went to Lusaka, where he released his album Ndimupondo under the Digital X label with Alpha Entertainment and J-Kayo.^[6] Two songs from the album, "I am The President" and "Number 1 Fan", received radio play and were positively received by audiences.^[6] Kaira received the Zambia Music Award for Album of the Year in 2013 for his album Legendary. He has performed and began his career alongside Dalisoul and Dandy Krazy.^[7][8] In 2014 ^[9] He was nominated in the Zambia Music Awards, in the categories of Best Mainstream Artist, Best Hip Hop/Rap Album and Best Collaboration.^[10][11] As of 2022, Macky 2 marked his retirement from active music with an album OLIJABA^[12] released on June 5 and the same date marked his official entry into a reality TV show called KING BUGA which premiered on the same date on Zambezi Magic Channel.

Big Brother Africa 9

Kaira was a contestant on the ninth season of Big Brother Africa; some viewers stated that he was "too quiet".^[13] He survived in the house for the full length of the show and received a substantial amount of support from his fans and Zambians at large. He stayed in the house until the ninth and final week, when he was eliminated in third place.^[14][15]

Personal life

Kaira is married to Cheelo Hantiinga with whom he has two children.^[1]

Discography

Albums

• Ghetto President (2018)
• Legendary(2012)^[16]
• Ndimupondo
• Too Much Influence (2012)
• Zero to Hero (2013)^[17]
• OLIJABA (2022), (released on 5 June)

Selected songs

• "Feeling Feeling" - 2012^[18]
• "Nangu Banchinge" - 2012
• "Mukulu" - 2012
• "Without You" - 2012
• "Too Much Influence" - 2012
• "Ngani Gelo Wandi" - 2012
• "Pamaka" - 2012
• "Why" - 2012
• "Land Lord" - 2012
• "Favor"
• "Mami (niuze)" - 2011
• "Mama Rebecca" - 2015
• "Mrs me" - 2020
• "Sancho (Mwabombeni)" - 2021
• "Early Riser" - 2020
• "Alabalansa" - 2021
• "Google"
• "Beautiful Night (feat. AKA)" - 2021
• "Sitingabwezane" by Paul Smart & Macky2 - 2024 - Label: Yvone Misic Africa / Yvone Music Group

Grammy award Afrimma best male artist BET Best international act

External links

• Twitter

References

1. "Macky 2 Plants The "KISS"". Peter Adamu. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
2. Phiri, Julius. "Zambia: Macky 2 Show in Near Confusion". AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
3. Sitenge, Abigail. "Macky 2 explains Hummer purchase". Post Zambia. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
4. "Macky2 Official Profile". TVSA. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
5. Sitenge, Abigail; Kashweka, Felix. "News of Sata's death 'breaks' Macky 2". Post Zambia. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
6. "Macky 2: From 'legendary' singer to Big Brother Hotshot contender". Zambia Daily Mail. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
7. "2013 Award Winners". Zambian Music Awards. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
8. "ZAMBIA MUSIC AWARDS – NOMINEES LIST 2012". Lusaka Voice. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
9. "Macky 2 brags about his Born and Bred awards". Zibani Zambia.
10. "Zambia Music Awards 2014". Socialumiere.
11. "Artist of the week : Macky 2". Lusaka Times. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
12. "Macky 2 - Olijaba | Download Album » NGOMA ZATU". NGOMA ZATU. 5 June 2022. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
13. "Petersen comes to Macky II's defence". Zambia Daily Mail. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
14. "Macky 2 Comes Out Third In BBA Hotshots". Denriosa. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
15. "Macky II to get back to work". Lusaka Voice. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
16. "Macky 2 unveils cover of new album". Lusaka Times. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
17. "Macky 2: Zero to Hero". Tio Zambia.
18. "Feeling Feeling – Macky 2 Ft. Flavaboy (Official Video)". Zambian Music Industry.