Master KG

Kgaogelo Moagi (born 31 January 1996),[1] known professionally as Master KG, is a South African musician and record producer. Born and raised in Tzaneen, his debut studio album Skeleton Move achieved acclaim including an AFRIMA Award for Best Artist/Group in the African Electro category.[2] He is also known as the pioneer of "Bolobedu" dance.[3]

Master KG
Born
Kgaogelo Moagi

(1996-01-31) 31 January 1996
Tzaneen, Republic of South Africa
Musical career
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Music producer
  • DJ
  • Singer
Years active2016–present
Labels
  • Open Mic Productions (former)
  • Elektra France

His second studio album Jerusalema (2020) was released, containing international successful single: "Jerusalema", featuring Nomcebo Zikode and Burna Boy, was certified diamond by FRA and topped Billboard's World Digital Song Sales chart.[4][5][6]

Early life

Master KG grew up in Calais Village in Limpopo. He started experimenting with music beats at the age of thirteen using a computer that his late uncle had bought him.

Personal life

Master KG was in a relationship with musician Makhadzi.[7] They split up in 2023

Career

Master KG's music career started when he got in touch with DJ Maebela and they began experimenting with music software specifically FL Studio.[3] In 2016, after much practice, he released his first single "Situation".

2017–2020: Skeleton Move (2018)

After getting signed to his current record label, Open Mic Productions, he released his chart-topping single "Skeleton Move" featuring Zanda Zakuza.[8] On 21 September 2018, his debut album Skeleton Move was released. The album features artists including Zanda Zakuza , Makhadzi, Team Mosha and many others. He sings in his local language Khelobedu,[3] a language spoken by Lobedu People. Master KG has performed in a number of other countries including Zambia.[9] In December 2018, his song "Skeleton Move" was apparently voted Thobela FM's song of the year and sparked controversy as King Monada's fans felt "Malwedhe" (which is King Monada's song) deserved the award.[10]

In December 2019, Master KG released the song "Jerusalema", featuring Nomcebo Zikode. In mid-2020, it went viral online, charting internationally and spawning a remix with Burna Boy.[5] The video of "Jerusalema" was taken down on YouTube on the late hours of 5 August 2020, but was restored on the following day.[11] The song earned him the MTV Europe Music Awards, NJR Music Awards in France, Feather Awards, and African Muzik Magazine Awards.[12] He signed a record deal with Elektra France.[13][14] At 2020 edition of African Muzik Magazine Awards he took-home three awards Best Male Southern Africa, Best Collaboration, Song of the Year and Artist of the Year Award.[15]

2021–present

On 26 May 2021, he released a single titled "Shine Your Light" with David Guetta featuring Akon.[16][17]

In September 2021, he embarked to Jerusalem Live Concert Tour to United Kingdom in support of his album, toured with Zanda Zakuza.[18] Around early 2022 he re-united the relationship between him and Makhadzi and crowned it up with Kulakwe as they celebrated the Valentine day together.[19][20]

Tours

Headlining
  • Jerusalem Live Concert (2021)

Discography

Albums
Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications
AUT
[21]		 BEL (Fl)
[22]		 BEL (WA)
[23]		 FRA
[24]		 GER
[25]		 NL
[26]		 SWI
[27]
Skeleton Move
  • Released: 7 September 2018
  • Label: Open Mic
  • Format: Digital download, CD
 ———————
Jerusalema 54354127321012
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released.

As lead artist
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
SA
[29]		 AUT
[21]		 BEL (FL)
[22]		 BEL (WA)
[23]		 FRA
[24]		 GER
[25]		 NL
[26]		 SWE
[30]		 SWI
[27]		 UK
[31]
"Skeleton Move"
(featuring Zanda Zakuza)		 2018 —————————— Skeleton Move
"Remember" 2019 —————————— Non-album single
"Jerusalema"
(featuring Nomcebo)		 12112323155 Jerusalema
"Shine Your Light"
(with David Guetta featuring Akon)		 2021 33——29———96—— Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released.

Others

  • "Jerusalema" (remix) – Master KG feat. Burna Boy & Nomcebo Zikode (2020)
  • "Jerusalema" (remix) – Master KG feat. Micro TDH & Greeicy & Nomcebo Zikode (2020) Dali Nguwe
Title Year Album
"Tshikwama"
(Makhadzi featuring Master KG)		 2019 Non-album singles
"My Love"
(Makhadzi ft. Master KG & Prince Benza)		 2020
"Xola Moya Wam'"
(Nomcebo Zikode ft. Master KG)
"My Melody"
(Nox featuring Master KG)
"Ntyilo Ntyilo"
(Rethabile Khumalo featuring Master KG)
"Khaya Lam"
(Zanda Zakuza featuring Master KG & Prince Benza)
"This Is Love"
(Bongo Beats featuring Master KG & Andiswa)		 2021

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Nominated work Associated Artists Result Ref.
2018 AFRIMMA Best Artiste, Duo or Group In African Electro "Skeleton Move" Zanda Zakuza Won [36]
SABC Summer Song Song of the Year Won [37][38]
Limpopo Music Awards Best Dance Song Won [3][37]
Best Music Video Nominated
Best Song Nominated
Best Dance Song Nominated
2019 African Musik Magazine Awards Best Male Artist Southern Africa — — Won [38][39]
2020 NRJ Music Awards International song of the year Jerusalem Nomcebo Zikode Won
2020 African Entertainment Awards USA Song of the Year "Jerusalema" Nomcebo and Burna Boy Won [40]
MTV Europe Music Awards Best African Act Himself Won [41]
2020 African Muzik Magazine Awards Best Male Southern Africa Won [42]
Best Collaboration "Jerusalema" Burna Boy Won
Artist of the Year Won
Song of The Year Won
AFRIMMA Video of the Year Nominated
2021 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards African Artist of the Year Won [43][44]
K H M A Best Producer Nominated [45]
Net Honours Most Played Alternative Song "Jerusalema" Nomcebo and Burna Boy Nominated [46]
SAMA 27 International Achievement Award Won [47]
SAMRO Composer highest Airplay Nomcebo Zikode Won
2021 VN Awards Male Artist of the Year Won [48]
2021 Global Music Awards Africa Global Artist of the Year Nominated [49]
Songwriter of the Year Nominated
Record of the Year "Jerusalema" Won
Global Most Popular Song of the Year[50] Nominated

See also

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