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{{Short description|South African rapper ,dancer and producer}}
{{Short description|South African rapper, dancer, and producer (1998–2021)}}
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| birth_name = Sakhile Hlatshwayo
| birth_name = Sakhile Hlatshwayo
| birth_date = 5
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| birth_date = 5 July 1998<ref>{{cite web|url= https://therecenttimes.com/news/killer-kau-net-worth-2021-biography-and-how-did-he-pass-away |title= Killer Kau Net worth 2021: Biography and how did he pass away? |access-date=15 August 2021|work=therecenttimes.com}}</ref>
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July 1998<ref>{{cite web|url= https://therecenttimes.com/news/killer-kau-net-worth-2021-biography-and-how-did-he-pass-away |title= Killer Kau Net worth 2021: Biography and how did he pass away? |access-date=15 August 2021|work=therecenttimes.com}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Soweto]], South Africa
| birth_place = [[Soweto]], South Africa
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2021|8|9|1998|7|5|df=y}}
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2021|8|9|1998|7|5|df=y}}
| death_place = near [[Rustenburg]], South Africa<ref name=Funeral>{{cite web|url= https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/celebrity-news/local/watch-riky-rick-and-mpuras-brothers-emotional-speeches-at-late-stars-funeral-611e237e-9e36-45c5-8d48-20ae21bb6f98?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1629279262-2 |title=WATCH: Riky Rick and Mpura’s brothers emotional speeches at late star’s funeral |website=iol.co.za}}</ref>
| death_place = near [[Rustenburg]], South Africa<ref name=Funeral>{{cite web|url= https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/celebrity-news/local/watch-riky-rick-and-mpuras-brothers-emotional-speeches-at-late-stars-funeral-611e237e-9e36-45c5-8d48-20ae21bb6f98 |title=WATCH: Riky Rick and Mpura’s brothers emotional speeches at late star’s funeral |website=iol.co.za}}</ref>
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* [[Amapiano]]}}
* [[Amapiano]]}}
| occupation = {{flatlist|
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* Singer
* Rapper
* Rapper
* Dancer
* Dancer
* Record producer}}
* Record producer
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| instrument = Vocals
| instrument = Vocals
| years_active = 2016–2021
| years_active = 2016–2021
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'''Sakhile Hlatshwayo''' (5 July 1998 – 10 August 2021), known professionally as '''Killer Kau''', was a South African [[rapper]], [[dancer]] and [[record producer]] best known for his hit song "Tholukuthi Hey".
'''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"


==Early life and career==
==Early life and career==
Killer 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.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.youthvillage.co.za/2017/08/10-things-didnt-know-tholukithi-hit-maker-killer-kau/ |title=10 Things Didn’t Know Tholukithi Hit Maker Killer Kau|access-date=10 August 2021|work=youthvillage.co.za}}</ref>
Killer 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youthvillage.co.za/2017/08/10-things-didnt-know-tholukithi-hit-maker-killer-kau/|title=10 Things Didn’t Know Tholukithi Hit Maker Killer Kau|access-date=10 August 2021|work=youthvillage.co.za|archive-date=28 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211128171010/https://youthvillage.co.za/2017/08/10-things-didnt-know-tholukithi-hit-maker-killer-kau/|url-status=dead}}</ref>


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 [[Euphonik|DJ Ephonik]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.dailysun.co.za/News/Entertainment/keller-kau-passed-his-matric-20190104 |title= Killer kau passed his matric!|access-date=10 August 2021|work=dailysun.co.za}}</ref>
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 [[Euphonik|DJ Euphonik]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.dailysun.co.za/News/Entertainment/keller-kau-passed-his-matric-20190104 |title= Killer kau passed his matric!|access-date=10 August 2021|work=dailysun.co.za}}</ref>


==Awards and nominations==
==Awards and nominations==
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!Prize
!Prize
!Result
!Result
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|2019
|Dance Music Awards South Africa
|Best Amapiano Record
|{{nom}}
<ref>{{cite web|title=Dance Music Awards South Africa 2019: All the winners|date=2019-10-04|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/dance-music-awards-south-africa-2019-all-winners |work=Music in Africa|access-date=2024-07-26}}</ref>
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|2021
|2021
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==Death==
==Death==
On 9 August 2021, Killer Kau died in a car crash on his way to a gig, alongside [[amapiano]] musician [[Mpura]].<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.news24.com/drum/celebs/news/celebs-pay-tribute-to-killer-kau-mpura-and-khanya-hadebe-20210810 | title= Celebs pay tribute to Killer Kau, Mpura and Khanya Hadebe | first=Alutho | last=Mbendeni | publisher=News 24 / Drum | accessdate=10 August 2021 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.dispatchlive.co.za/lifestyle/entertainment/2021-08-09-amapiano-artist-mpura-and-killer-kau-have-died/ |title= Amapiano artists Mpura and Killer Kau have died |access-date=10 August 2021|work= dispatchlive.co.za}}</ref>
On 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.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.news24.com/drum/celebs/news/celebs-pay-tribute-to-killer-kau-mpura-and-khanya-hadebe-20210810 | title= Celebs pay tribute to Killer Kau, Mpura and Khanya Hadebe | first=Alutho | last=Mbendeni | publisher=News 24 / Drum | accessdate=10 August 2021 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.dispatchlive.co.za/lifestyle/entertainment/2021-08-09-amapiano-artist-mpura-and-killer-kau-have-died/ |title= Amapiano artists Mpura and Killer Kau have died |access-date=10 August 2021|work= dispatchlive.co.za}}</ref> The car crash left only one female alive, the lady claimed to be one of Mpura and Killer Kau friends.


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:South African rappers]]
[[Category:South African rappers]]
[[Category:South African dancers]]
[[Category:South African dancers]]
[[Category:People from Soweto]]
[[Category:Musicians from Soweto]]
[[Category:Road incident deaths in South Africa]]
[[Category:Road incident deaths in South Africa]]


Latest revision as of 18:05, 26 July 2024

Killer Kau
Birth nameSakhile Hlatshwayo
Born5 July 1998[1]
Soweto, South Africa
Died9 August 2021(2021-08-09) (aged 23)
near Rustenburg, South Africa[2]
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Rapper
  • Dancer
  • Record producer
InstrumentVocals
Years active2016–2021

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"

Early life and career

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Killer 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

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Year Award ceremony Prize Result
2019 Dance Music Awards South Africa Best Amapiano Record Nominated

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2021 SA Amapiano Music Awards Best Amapiano Collaboration Won[6]

Death

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On 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

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  1. ^ "Killer Kau Net worth 2021: Biography and how did he pass away?". therecenttimes.com. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
  2. ^ "WATCH: Riky Rick and Mpura's brothers emotional speeches at late star's funeral". iol.co.za.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "Killer kau passed his matric!". dailysun.co.za. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
  5. ^ "Dance Music Awards South Africa 2019: All the winners". Music in Africa. 4 October 2019. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Stars recognised at the first SA Amapiano Awards". news24.com. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
  7. ^ Mbendeni, Alutho. "Celebs pay tribute to Killer Kau, Mpura and Khanya Hadebe". News 24 / Drum. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
  8. ^ "Amapiano artists Mpura and Killer Kau have died". dispatchlive.co.za. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
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