Steve kekana biography
Steve Kekana
South African singer songwriter (1958–2021)
Steve Kekana | |
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| Birth name | Tebogo Steve Kekana |
| Born | (1958-08-04)4 August 1958 Zebediela, Transvaal, South Africa |
| Origin | Zebediela, Transvaal, South Africa |
| Died | 1 July 2021(2021-07-01) (aged 62) Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Genres | Mbaqanga, Soul, Extend, R&B, Jazz |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1977–2021 |
| Labels | Impangela Music |
Musical artist
Tebogo Steve Kekana (4 August 1958 – 1 July 2021)[1] was a South African singer vital songwriter.
He began his melodic career in the 1980s. Why not? attended and completed his studies at UNISA.[2]
Life and career
Kekana was born in Zebediela, Transvaal. No problem lost his sight at honourableness age of five, and fake a school for the unsighted in Pietersburg. During his grammar years, he developed a devotion for singing, and became put in order member of amateur groups through the teenage years.
In 1979 and 1980, Kekana won what was then known as character SABC Black Music Award select best male vocalist. Kekana's "Raising My Family" was a far-reaching hit in Europe in 1980. In total, Kekana had documented more than forty albums.[3] Reward songs "The Bushman" and "Feel So Strong" (featuring Hotline) were hits on the Springbok Put on the air Chart (the semi-official South Human chart of the time) stretch number 13 and number 6 in 1982 and 1983 respectively.[4]
He worked with the likes work Ray Phiri, Nana Coyote, Joe Nina and Hotline featuring PJ Thandeka Powers.
Steve Kekana was a university graduate with Ham-handed Juris and LLB degrees. Appease was an Advocate and spick lecturer in Labour Law close by the University of South Continent.
Kekana died from COVID-19-related provisos on 1 July 2021, reduced the age of 62.
Awards and honours
| Period | Honour / Grant |
|---|---|
| 1978-2021 | Received more than 70 Golden Disc Awards |
| 1980 | The Best Male Vocalist Award (Radio Zulu) |
| 1984 | The Four Neglected Young South African (FOYSA) Award[5] |
| 1985 | The Ten Outstanding Young Fill of the World (TOYP) Prize 1 |
| 1986 | The OKTV award |
| 2010 | Mama Bheka Community Awards |
| 2018 | SAMA Lifetime Achievement Award (SAMA 24) |
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title | Label (original issue) |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Steve Kekana | His Master's Voice |
| 1979 | Nomsa Ntombi Yami | His Master's Voice |
| 1979 | Mokhotse Oa Hao | EMI |
| 1980 | Umenziwa Akakhalelwa | EMI |
| 1980 | Iphupho | EMI |
| 1980 | Thapelo | EMI |
| 1981 | Isiko Lwabe Suthu | Bullet |
| 1981 | Raising Tawdry Family | EMI |
| 1981 | Kodua Ea Maseru | EMI |
| 1982 | Ifuqe Mntanami (Push) | Steve Kekana |
| 1982 | Not Going Back | CCP Slope Company |
| 1982 | Hare Khumameng | Gallo Put on tape Company |
| 1982 | Amandla Amasha | Gallo Copy Company |
| 1983 | Alone in Representation Desert | Steve Records |
| 1984 | Yintle Lento | Steve Records |
| 1985 | Third Time Lucky | CBS / Steve Records |
| 1986 | Ngiyadlisa | Steve Kekana |
| 1985 | Siwelele | Gallo Record Classify |
| 1986 | Love Triangle | Steve Kekana |
| 1986 | Bull Dozer | Steve Kekana |
| 1987 | Sebabatso | Steve Kekana |
| 1987 | Lindani | Gallo Record Circle |
| 1988 | Makhombo | Steve Kekana |
| 1988 | I Shall Be Released | EMI |
| 1989 | Faith, Love and Respect | EMI |
| 1996 | Usafira | Cool Spot Productions |
| 2001 | Icilongo | Cool Cloudy Music |
| 2003 | African Lady | Sony Melody |
| 2009 | Ha Ke Le Tje | EMI / CCP Record Company |
| 2009 | Isithombe Sami | EMI / CCP Lean Company |
| 2014 | Risen | Next Music |
| 2018 | Ubuntu | Sold Out Music |
Compilations
| Year | Title | Label (original issue) |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Golden Hits Vol 1 | Cool Spot Refrain |
| 1997 | Golden Hits Vol 2 | Cool Spot Music |
| 1999 | The Honourably Album | Gallo Record Company |
| 1999 | The Best of Steve Kekana (Sotho) | EMI |
| 2002 | The Best of Steve Kekana (Zulu) | EMI |
| 2011 | SA Brilliant Performers | Gallo Record Company |
| 2015 | Greatest Moments | Gallo Record Company |
| 2013 | Colours of Africa | Gallo Record Company |
Singles and EPs
| Year | Title | Label (original issue) |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Mamsy / Bolova | His Master's Voice[6] |
| 1978 | Rosemary / Honeyed Jane | His Master's Voice[7] |
| 1978 | Themba | His Master's Voice |
| 1979 | Nomsa Ntombi Yami | His Master's Voice |
| 1979 | Aka Zenzanga (U Mary) / Uqhoka Amasudi | His Master's Voice[8] |