Musa Keys
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Musa Appreciate Makamu, professionally known as Musa Keys, is a South African singer and 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).
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.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award Ceremony | Prize | Recipient/Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Metro FM Music Awards | Best Styled Artist | Himself | Won | |
| 2022 | MTV Europe Music Awards | Best African Act | Nominated | ||
| 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 | |
| 2025 | Xitsonga Music Awards | Best Xitsonga House | "Vafana Va Mali" | Pending | |
| Song of the Year | Pending |