{"id":15171,"date":"2024-11-08T11:53:24","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T11:53:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.news.naijatraffic.ng\/?p=15171"},"modified":"2024-11-08T11:53:24","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T11:53:24","slug":"master-kg-biography-age-family-education-and-career","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.naijatraffic.ng\/news\/master-kg-biography-age-family-education-and-career\/","title":{"rendered":"Master KG Biography: Age, Family, Education and Career"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kgaogelo Moagi, better known as Master KG, was born on January 31, 1996. He is a versatile South African DJ, singer, and record producer.<\/p>\n<p>Hailing from Tzaneen, he gained significant acclaim with his debut studio album, &#8220;Skeleton Move,&#8221; which won him the AFRIMA Award for Best Artist\/Group in the African Electro category.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, he is renowned for his influential role in bringing the &#8220;Bolobedu&#8221; dance style into the spotlight.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>FACTS ABOUT MASTER KG<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>FULL NAME:<\/strong> Kgaogelo Moagi<\/li>\n<li><strong>DATE OF BIRTH:<\/strong> January 31, 1995<\/li>\n<li><strong>PLACE OF BIRTH:<\/strong> Limpopo , South Africa<\/li>\n<li><strong>NATIONALITY:<\/strong> South African<\/li>\n<li><strong>OCCUPATIONS:<\/strong> Music Producer, Dj, Singer<\/li>\n<li><strong>LABELs:<\/strong> Wanitwamos Entertainment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Master KG, who grew up in Calais Village, Limpopo, embarked on his musical journey at a young age.<\/p>\n<p>At just thirteen, he started creating beats on a computer that was a gift from his late uncle.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>CAREER<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>His entry into the music industry began when he teamed up with DJ Maebela, and together they explored music production using FL Studio software.<\/p>\n<p>In 2016, after refining his craft, he released his debut single, \u201cSituation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>After signing with Open Mic Productions, Master KG rose to fame with his hit song \u201cSkeleton Move,\u201d featuring Zanda Zakuza.<\/p>\n<p>His debut album, also titled &#8220;Skeleton Move,&#8221; was released on September 21, 2018, and included collaborations with various artists such as Makhadzi and Team Mosha, showcasing his singing in his native Khelobedu language.<\/p>\n<p>Master KG&#8217;s success continued with the worldwide hit \u201cJerusalema,\u201d released in December 2019 and featuring Nomcebo Zikode.<\/p>\n<p>The song received international recognition, leading to a remix by Burna Boy and earning him numerous awards, including accolades at the MTV Europe Music Awards and the African Muzik Magazine Awards.<\/p>\n<p>He also secured a record deal with Elektra France, further establishing his position as an emerging star in the music industry.<\/p>\n<p>Master KG collaborated with David Guetta and Akon to release the single &#8220;Shine Your Light&#8221; on May 26, 2021.<\/p>\n<p>He then embarked on the Jerusalem Live Concert Tour in the UK in September 2021, joined by Zanda Zakuza.<\/p>\n<p>On December 3, 2021, Master KG launched &#8220;Dali Nguwe,&#8221; featuring Nkosazana Daughter, Basetsana, and Obeey Amor, which quickly rose to the top of the Local Radio Chart Top 100.<\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead, he is working on a joint album titled &#8220;Makhelwane&#8221; with Nkosazana Daughter, set to be released in July 2024.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>PERSONAL LIFE<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Previously, Master KG and musician Makhadzi were rumored to be in a relationship.<\/p>\n<p>They rekindled their romance at the beginning of 2022, celebrating Valentine&#8217;s Day with a Kulakwe-themed event.<\/p>\n<p>However, their relationship ultimately ended in 2023.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kgaogelo Moagi, better known as Master KG, was born on January 31, 1996. He is a versatile South African DJ, singer, and record producer. Hailing from Tzaneen, he gained significant acclaim with his debut studio album, &#8220;Skeleton Move,&#8221; which won him the AFRIMA Award for Best Artist\/Group in the African Electro category. 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