Kwesta
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popsouth african popalternativesouth african alternativehip-hop & raphip-hop/rapsouth african hip hopafricanafro soul
Influential: 56.88%
Fanbase: 43.94%
Trending: 63.35%
As of: 2025-09-10
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Score: DMDB 56.88% |
Fanbase 43.94% |
Trending 63.35% |
CAREER STAGE: MID_LEVEL
Biography
Senzo Mfundo Vilakazi, professionally known as Kwesta, is a South African rapper and songwriter born on August 11, 1988, in Katlehong, Gauteng. In 2003, he co-founded the rap group Ghetto Fellaz, later renamed The Juvenylz. Kwesta is currently signed to his independent media company, RapLyf Records, alongside co-founder Kid X.
Kwesta released his debut studio album, "Special ReKwest," in 2010, followed by "DaKAR" in 2013 and "DaKAR II" in 2016. His third album achieved 7× Platinum certification in South Africa, selling 210,000 copies and becoming the best-selling South African hip hop album. In 2021, Kwesta released his fifth studio album, "g.o.d Guluva," which debuted at number 3 in South Africa. Throughout his career, he has garnered numerous awards, including 6 South African Music Awards, 4 South African Hip Hop Awards, 1 MTV Africa Music Award, and 1 Metro FM Award.
Kwesta released his debut studio album, "Special ReKwest," in 2010, followed by "DaKAR" in 2013 and "DaKAR II" in 2016. His third album achieved 7× Platinum certification in South Africa, selling 210,000 copies and becoming the best-selling South African hip hop album. In 2021, Kwesta released his fifth studio album, "g.o.d Guluva," which debuted at number 3 in South Africa. Throughout his career, he has garnered numerous awards, including 6 South African Music Awards, 4 South African Hip Hop Awards, 1 MTV Africa Music Award, and 1 Metro FM Award.
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