Killer Kau was best known for three things which are rapping, dancing, and producing. He remains one of the greatest contributors to the Amapiano genre.
Killer Kau Biography
The Amapiano artist’s mother, Sibongile Makhubu, gave birth to him on July 6, 1998, in Soweto, South Africa, where he grew up. He left behind four siblings, including Sphesihle Makhubu, Siyabonga Makhubu, Gugu Hlatshwayo, and Xolisile Makhubu, all becoming stars. He was always proud of his family and was concerned about their well-being.
When the late Amapiano musician took his matriculation examinations in 2018, he did exceptionally well, passing with flying colors. He was a student at Lavela Secondary School in Zola, a neighborhood in the South African city of Soweto. The budding celebrity was dedicated to his schooling and was ambitious to continue his studies.
Real Name
Sakhile Hlatshwayo.
Career
The young celebrity grew up passionate about music and used to sing in church choirs as a baritone. At one point in his life, he sang in the Stay PC Church Choir and the African Heavenly Soul Singers male choir. The Amapiano singer first came to public recognition in 2017 after a video clip of the now-popular Tholukuthi Hey! track went viral and drew the attention of DJ and music producer Euphonik, who signed her to his label. He was a senior in high school at the time of the incident. In February 2021, he published his most recent music, Amaneighbour, on the internet.
The song received over 1 million views on YouTube when writing this piece. Amaneighbour had even been nominated for the SA Amapiano Music Awards in the category of Best Amapiano Collaboration, and fans were voting when he was tragically killed in a car accident.
Killer Kau Age
Sadly, he was only 23 years old at the time of his untimely death.
Killer Kau Girlfriend
At his death, he was rumored to be romantically involved with an older woman. He had admitted once that he was dating someone older while in Grade 11. Never for once did the late superstar make his dating life public.
Killer Kau Songs
Some of his songs include:
- Tholukuthi Hey
- Amaneighbour
- Kataliya
- Corona
- Sandton
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Lebanta
- Champagne
- Ebondeni
- Asdume
- Aba Gwi
- Smea
- Kude
- Joy
- Banda Mpo
Killer Kau Social Media
You can follow him on his various social media handles.
View this post on Instagram
Amaneighbour music video out now. Follow the link below to stream ??https://t.co/MC30wTBmC8
? @Bhengu_Khaya pic.twitter.com/S6z2u3yISr
— KILLER KAU (@killerkaursa) June 25, 2021
You can follow him @TheRealKillerKau.
Killer Kau Car Accident and Death
In August 2021, Killer Kau and his fellow Amapiano artiste Mpura were involved in a fatal car accident in Marikana. The accident took the lives of six people in total. The N4 at the Marikana toll gate in Rustenburg was confirmed to be the scene of a head-on collision.
Killer Kau Funeral
He was buried on the 15th of August, 2021 in a private funeral service. It was Iive streamed and you can watch it below.
Killer Kau Net Worth
As of the time of his death, his net worth in rands was less than R1,5 million.
From South and the entire Adebanjo Media team wish the late artiste a wonderful eternal rest.
