Martin PK
Martin PK | |
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Birth name | Martin Phike |
Also known as | Martin PK, Mr Superman, Man on a Mission, Mr Holy Spirit, The Gospel Stepper |
Origin | Gugulethu, Western Cape, South Africa |
Genres | Gospel |
Occupation(s) | Musical Artist, actor, song writer, entrepreneur, ceo |
Years active | 1998–present |
Labels | PK Records |
Website | www |
Martin PK is a South African singer, songwriter and actor. He is part of the Christ Embassy's LoveWorld Music and Arts Ministry.[1]
In 2017, Martin PK and his song "Beautiful Jesus" won a LIMA Award for Song of the Year.[2]
Early life
[edit]At age 16, it looked like Martin had hit the big time when his brother invited him to be part of a three men group that was to work with top producer, Gabi Le Roux. That group was Inadiflo[3] of "Halala" fame. They signed to Sony Music and released their first album.
In 2004, he entered the Coca-Cola Popstars[4] and was selected out of 15,000 entrants for the winning group, Ghetto Lingo.
Ghetto Lingo
[edit]The group has since released two albums, and had its fair share of the live music scene, in the country.[5]
Martin's acting career
[edit]Martin has also gone on to appear on e.tv’s "Backstage" SABC 7de Laan, Channel O and presented "Bibo" on SABC2 nd e.tv Pop Star.
References
[edit]- ^ "Loveworld Music Ministry Artists Dazzle Audience at Global Communion with Pastor Chris Oyakhilome". Goodgospelplaylist.com. 10 April 2019. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
- ^ "Martin PK's 'Beautiful Jesus' Wins LIMA 2017 Award for 'Song of the Year'". Loveworldnews.com.
- ^ "SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC". Music.org.za.
- ^ "Tonight - Jamelia for Popstars finale". Archived from the original on 7 March 2005. Retrieved 4 August 2007.
- ^ "TimesLIVE". Timeslive.co.za.