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Sakhile Hlatshwayo (5 July 1998 – 9 August 2021), known professionally as Killer Kau, was a South African rapper, dancer and record producer best known for his hit song "Tholukuthi Hey".

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
  • House
  • Amapiano
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • Dancer
  • Record producer
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2016–2021

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.[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 Ephonik.[4]


Awards and nominations


Year Award ceremony Prize Result
2021 SA Amapiano Music Awards Best Amapiano Collaboration Won[5]

Death


On 9 August 2021, Killer Kau died in a car crash on his way to a gig, alongside amapiano musician Mpura.[6][7] The car crash left only one female alive, the lady claimed to be one of Mpura and Killer Kau friends.


References


  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. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
  4. "Killer kau passed his matric!". dailysun.co.za. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
  5. "Stars recognised at the first SA Amapiano Awards". news24.com. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
  6. Mbendeni, Alutho. "Celebs pay tribute to Killer Kau, Mpura and Khanya Hadebe". News 24 / Drum. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
  7. "Amapiano artists Mpura and Killer Kau have died". dispatchlive.co.za. Retrieved 10 August 2021.


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