Steve Kekana | |
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Birth name | Tebogo Steve Kekana |
Born | Zebediela, Transvaal, South Africa | 4 August 1958
Origin | Zebediela, Transvaal, South Africa |
Died | 1 July 2021 Johannesburg, South Africa | (aged 62)
Genres | Mbaqanga, Soul, Pop, R&B, Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 1977–2021 |
Labels | Impangela Music |
Tebogo Steve Kekana (4 August 1958 – 1 July 2021) [1] was a South African singer and songwriter. He began his musical career in the 1980s. He attended and completed his studies at UNISA. [2]
Kekana was born in Zebediela, Transvaal. He lost his sight at the age of five, and attended a school for the blind in Pietersburg. During his school years, he developed a 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 had recorded more than forty albums. [3] 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. [4]
He worked with the likes of Ray Phiri, Nana Coyote, Joe Nina and Hotline featuring PJ Thandeka Powers.
Steve Kekana was a university graduate with B Juris and LLB degrees. He was an Advocate and a lecturer in Labour Law at the University of South Africa.
Kekana died from COVID-19-related complications on 1 July 2021, at the age of 62.
Period | Honour / Award |
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1978-2021 | Received more than 70 Golden Disc Awards |
1980 | The Best Male Vocalist Award (Radio Zulu) |
1984 | The Four Outstanding Young South African (FOYSA) Award [5] |
1985 | The Ten Outstanding Young People of the World (TOYP) Award |
1986 | The OKTV award |
2010 | Mama Bheka Community Awards |
2018 | SAMA Lifetime Achievement Award (SAMA 24) |
Year | Title | Label (original issue) |
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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 My Family | EMI |
1981 | Kodua Ea Maseru | EMI |
1982 | Ifuqe Mntanami (Push) | Steve Kekana |
1982 | Not Going Back | CCP Record Company |
1982 | Hare Khumameng | Gallo Record Company |
1982 | Amandla Amasha | Gallo Record Company |
1983 | Alone in The Desert | Steve Records |
1984 | Yintle Lento | Steve Records |
1985 | Third Time Lucky | CBS / Steve Records |
1986 | Ngiyadlisa | Steve Kekana |
1985 | Siwelele | Gallo Record Company |
1986 | Love Triangle | Steve Kekana |
1986 | Bull Dozer | Steve Kekana |
1987 | Sebabatso | Steve Kekana |
1987 | Lindani | Gallo Record Company |
1988 | Makhombo | Steve Kekana |
1988 | I Shall Be Released | EMI |
1989 | Faith, Love and Respect | EMI |
1996 | Usafira | Cool Spot Productions |
2001 | Icilongo | Cool Spot Music |
2003 | African Lady | Sony Music |
2009 | Ha Ke Le Tje | EMI / CCP Record Company |
2009 | Isithombe Sami | EMI / CCP Record Company |
2014 | Risen | Next Music |
2018 | Ubuntu | Sold Out Music |
Year | Title | Label (original issue) |
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1997 | Golden Hits Vol 1 | Cool Spot Music |
1997 | Golden Hits Vol 2 | Cool Spot Music |
1999 | The English Album | Gallo Record Company |
1999 | The Best of Steve Kekana (Sotho) | EMI |
2002 | The Best of Steve Kekana (Zulu) | EMI |
2011 | SA Great Performers | Gallo Record Company |
2015 | Greatest Moments | Gallo Record Company |
2013 | Colours of Africa | Gallo Record Company |
Year | Title | Label (original issue) |
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1978 | Mamsy / Bolova'’ | His Master's Voice [6] |
1978 | Rosemary / Sweet 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] |
Steve Kekana | |
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Birth name | Tebogo Steve Kekana |
Born | Zebediela, Transvaal, South Africa | 4 August 1958
Origin | Zebediela, Transvaal, South Africa |
Died | 1 July 2021 Johannesburg, South Africa | (aged 62)
Genres | Mbaqanga, Soul, Pop, R&B, Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 1977–2021 |
Labels | Impangela Music |
Tebogo Steve Kekana (4 August 1958 – 1 July 2021) [1] was a South African singer and songwriter. He began his musical career in the 1980s. He attended and completed his studies at UNISA. [2]
Kekana was born in Zebediela, Transvaal. He lost his sight at the age of five, and attended a school for the blind in Pietersburg. During his school years, he developed a 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 had recorded more than forty albums. [3] 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. [4]
He worked with the likes of Ray Phiri, Nana Coyote, Joe Nina and Hotline featuring PJ Thandeka Powers.
Steve Kekana was a university graduate with B Juris and LLB degrees. He was an Advocate and a lecturer in Labour Law at the University of South Africa.
Kekana died from COVID-19-related complications on 1 July 2021, at the age of 62.
Period | Honour / Award |
---|---|
1978-2021 | Received more than 70 Golden Disc Awards |
1980 | The Best Male Vocalist Award (Radio Zulu) |
1984 | The Four Outstanding Young South African (FOYSA) Award [5] |
1985 | The Ten Outstanding Young People of the World (TOYP) Award |
1986 | The OKTV award |
2010 | Mama Bheka Community Awards |
2018 | SAMA Lifetime Achievement Award (SAMA 24) |
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 My Family | EMI |
1981 | Kodua Ea Maseru | EMI |
1982 | Ifuqe Mntanami (Push) | Steve Kekana |
1982 | Not Going Back | CCP Record Company |
1982 | Hare Khumameng | Gallo Record Company |
1982 | Amandla Amasha | Gallo Record Company |
1983 | Alone in The Desert | Steve Records |
1984 | Yintle Lento | Steve Records |
1985 | Third Time Lucky | CBS / Steve Records |
1986 | Ngiyadlisa | Steve Kekana |
1985 | Siwelele | Gallo Record Company |
1986 | Love Triangle | Steve Kekana |
1986 | Bull Dozer | Steve Kekana |
1987 | Sebabatso | Steve Kekana |
1987 | Lindani | Gallo Record Company |
1988 | Makhombo | Steve Kekana |
1988 | I Shall Be Released | EMI |
1989 | Faith, Love and Respect | EMI |
1996 | Usafira | Cool Spot Productions |
2001 | Icilongo | Cool Spot Music |
2003 | African Lady | Sony Music |
2009 | Ha Ke Le Tje | EMI / CCP Record Company |
2009 | Isithombe Sami | EMI / CCP Record Company |
2014 | Risen | Next Music |
2018 | Ubuntu | Sold Out Music |
Year | Title | Label (original issue) |
---|---|---|
1997 | Golden Hits Vol 1 | Cool Spot Music |
1997 | Golden Hits Vol 2 | Cool Spot Music |
1999 | The English Album | Gallo Record Company |
1999 | The Best of Steve Kekana (Sotho) | EMI |
2002 | The Best of Steve Kekana (Zulu) | EMI |
2011 | SA Great Performers | Gallo Record Company |
2015 | Greatest Moments | Gallo Record Company |
2013 | Colours of Africa | Gallo Record Company |
Year | Title | Label (original issue) |
---|---|---|
1978 | Mamsy / Bolova'’ | His Master's Voice [6] |
1978 | Rosemary / Sweet 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] |