Kwesta
Senzo Mfundo Vilakazi (born 11 August 1988) known professionally as Kwesta, is a South African rapper and songwriter. Born in Katlehong, Gauteng, a township also known as "K1". In 2003, at the age of 15, he and his friends formed a rap group Ghetto Fellaz which then changed to The Juvenylz, same year. He is currently signed to his own independent media company known as RapLyf Records with co-founder Kid X.
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Kwesta performing at City-View in Durban 2016 | |
| Born | Senzo Mfundo Vilakazi 11 August 1988 Katlehong, Gauteng |
| Other names | DaKAR |
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Yolanda Mvelase (m. 2017) |
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| Origin | Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2002–present |
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In 2010, he released his debut studio album Special ReKwest. His second album DaKAR (2013), peaked at number 3 on the iTunes South African Hip-hop/Rap chart. Kwesta's third studio album, DaKAR II (2016), spawned with singles includes; "Ngud'," "Nomayini", "Day One", "Ngiyazifela Ngawe," "Mayibabo" and "Mmino". The album was certified 7× Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RISA). Having sold 210,000 copies in South Africa, DaKAR II became South African hip hop's best-selling album. His fifth studio album g.o.d Guluva (2021), which debuted at number 3 in South Africa.
His most reputable accolades include 6 South African Music Awards, 4 South African Hip Hop Awards, 1 MTV Africa Music Awards, and 1 Metro FM Awards.