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Steve Kekana
Birth nameTebogo Steve Kekana
Born (1958-08-04) August 4, 1958 (age 66)
OriginZebediela, Transvaal, South Africa
GenresMbaqanga, Soul, Pop, R&B, Jazz
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years activePresent
LabelsImpangela Music
Websitewww.stevekekana.co.za

Steve Kekana (born August 4, 1958 in Zebediela, Transvaal) is a South African singer songwriter.[1] Kekana lost his sight at age five, and attended a school for the blind in Pietersburg. During the school years, he nurtured his love for singing, and became a member of amateur groups during the teenage years.

In 1979 and 1980, Kekana won what was then known as the SABC Black Music Award for best male vocalist. Kekana's Raising My Family was a big hit in Europe in 1980. In total, Kekana has recorded more than forty albums.[2] His songs "The Bushman" and "Feel So Strong" (featuring Hotline) were hits on the Springbok Radio Chart (the semi-official South African chart of the time) reaching number 13 and number 6 in 1982 and 1983 respectively.[3]

Steve Kekana is a university graduate with B Juris and LLB degrees. He is an Advocate and a lecturer in Labour Law at the University of South Africa.

Discography

Albums

  • Iphupho
  • Ngiyadlisa
  • Raising my family
  • Ha ke le tje
  • Isithombe sami
  • Ntombi yami
  • Um2
  • Isiko lwabe Suthu
  • African Lady

Compilations

  • The English Album
  • Risen

References

  1. ^ Mojapelo, Max (2009-03-18). Beyond Memory: Recording the History, Moments and Memories of South African Music. African Minds. p. 27€“. ISBN 978-1-920299-28-6. Retrieved 13 June 2011. {{cite book}}: C1 control character in |page= at position 3 (help)
  2. ^ "www.music.org.za". Retrieved 5 August 2012.
  3. ^ "www.rock.co.za". Retrieved 24 August 2013.


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