{{Short description|Zambian singer & Rapper}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2022}} {{Infobox person | name = Macky 2 | image = B Flow and Macky 2 (cropped).jpg | alt = | caption = | birth_name = Mulaza Kaira | other_names = {{flat list| * MK * Dj Bugar * Flava Boy }} | birth_date = {{birth date and age |df=yes| 1984 |10|10}} | birth_place = Luanshya, Zambia | relatives = {{ubl |Chef 187 (brother) |Mariachi Kaira (brother) |Towera Kaira (sister) }} | occupation = {{flat list| * Musician * songwriter * Record producer * Videographer * Actor }} | notable_works = | spouse = {{marriage| Cheelo Hantiinga Kaira |2015|}}<ref name=ZMR/> | children = 2 | website = | module = {{Infobox musical artist | embed = yes | genre = {{flat list| * Hip-hop * R&B * Dunka Music * Kalindula }} <!--Only list genres that are prominent/recurring in his career--> | instrument = | years_active = 2007– 5 June 2022 | label = {{hlist|Alpha | Entertainment | Kalandanya music promotion| Olijaba | Entertainment}} | associated_acts = {{ubl|Dalisoul |AKA |Pompi |Yo Maps Yo}} }} }} '''Mulaza Kaira''' (born 10 October 1984), also known as '''Macky II''', '''Macky 2''', '''MK Macky 2''', '''DJ Bugar''', and '''Flava Boy''', is a Zambian hip hop musician, singer, songwriter, record producer and actor.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Phiri|first1=Julius|title=Zambia: Macky 2 Show in Near Confusion|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201309290103.html|publisher=AllAfrica.com|accessdate=22 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Sitenge|first1=Abigail|title=Macky 2 explains Hummer purchase|url=http://www.postzambia.com/news.php?id=5316|publisher=Post Zambia|accessdate=22 February 2015}}</ref> He is known for participating in the ninth season of ''Big Brother Africa'', where he placed third in the competition.<ref name=tvsa>{{cite web|title=Macky2 Official Profile|url=http://www.tvsa.co.za/actors/viewactor.aspx?actorid=16926|publisher=TVSA|accessdate=22 February 2015}}</ref> Kaira is from Chingola, Zambia, and runs the Macky 2 Hope Foundation, which supports orphans and vulnerable children.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Sitenge|first1=Abigail|last2=Kashweka|first2=Felix|title=News of Sata’s death ‘breaks’ Macky 2|url=http://www.postzambia.com/news.php?id=4544|publisher=Post Zambia|accessdate=22 February 2015}}</ref>
In March 2025, Kaira expressed his intention to stand for member of parliament in Nchanga constituency of Chingola District at the 2026 general election.<ref>{{Cite web |title=I’m on the ground to hear from Nchanga people about my candidacy – Macky 2 |url=https://diggers.news/lifestyle/2025/03/22/im-on-the-ground-to-hear-from-nchanga-people-about-my-candidacy-macky-2/ |access-date=2025-07-24 |website=Zambia: News Diggers! |language=en-GB}}</ref>
== Music career== Kaira began showing an interest in music in his childhood after attending the Catholic church in Ndola.<ref name=ZDM>{{cite web|title=Macky 2: From ‘legendary’ singer to Big Brother Hotshot contender|url=https://www.daily-mail.co.zm/?p=7102|publisher=Zambia Daily Mail|accessdate=22 February 2015}}</ref>
In 2011 he went to Lusaka, where he released his album ''Ndimupondo'' under the Digital X label with Alpha Entertainment and J-Kayo.<ref name=ZDM /> Two songs from the album, "I am The President" and "Number 1 Fan", received radio play and were positively received by audiences.<ref name=ZDM /> Kaira received the Zambia Music Award for Album of the Year in 2013 for his album ''Legendary''. He has performed and began his career alongside Dalisoul and Dandy Krazy.<ref>{{cite web|title=2013 Award Winners|url=http://www.zambianmusicawards.com/winners_2013.php|publisher=Zambian Music Awards|accessdate=22 February 2015|archive-date=22 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150222094838/http://www.zambianmusicawards.com/winners_2013.php|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=ZAMBIA MUSIC AWARDS – NOMINEES LIST 2012|url=http://lusakavoice.com/2013/01/30/zambia-music-awards-nominees-list-2012/|publisher=Lusaka Voice|accessdate=22 February 2015}}</ref> In 2014 <ref>{{cite web | url = http://zibanizambia.com/2014/03/23/macky-2-brags-about-his-born-and-bred-awards/ | title = Macky 2 brags about his Born and Bred awards | publisher = Zibani Zambia | access-date = 1 March 2015 | archive-date = 2 April 2015 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150402101823/http://zibanizambia.com/2014/03/23/macky-2-brags-about-his-born-and-bred-awards/ | url-status = dead }}</ref> He was nominated in the Zambia Music Awards, in the categories of Best Mainstream Artist, Best Hip Hop/Rap Album and Best Collaboration.<ref>{{cite web | url =http://www.socialumiere.net/2014/01/09/zambia-music-awards-2014-nominees/ | title =Zambia Music Awards 2014 | publisher =Socialumiere | access-date =22 February 2015 | archive-date =11 June 2016 | archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20160611113710/http://socialumiere.net/2014/01/09/zambia-music-awards-2014-nominees/ | url-status =dead }}</ref><ref name="LSKT">{{cite web|title= Artist of the week : Macky 2 |url=https://www.lusakatimes.com/2016/02/23/artist-of-the-week-macky-2/|publisher= Lusaka Times|accessdate=25 March 2016}}</ref> As of 2022, Macky 2 marked his retirement from active music with an album OLIJABA<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-05 |title=Macky 2 - Olijaba {{!}} Download Album » NGOMA ZATU |url=https://ngomazatu.co/macky-2-olijaba-album-download/ |access-date=2022-06-13 |website=NGOMA ZATU |language=en-US |archive-date=24 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220924193044/https://ngomazatu.co/macky-2-olijaba-album-download/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> released on June 5 and the same date marked his official entry into a reality TV show called KING BUGA which premiered on the same date on Zambezi Magic Channel.
==Big Brother Africa 9== Kaira was a contestant on the ninth season of ''Big Brother Africa''; some viewers stated that he was "too quiet".<ref>{{cite web|title=Petersen comes to Macky II’s defence|url=https://www.daily-mail.co.zm/?p=7368|publisher=Zambia Daily Mail|accessdate=22 February 2015}}</ref> He survived in the house for the full length of the show and received a substantial amount of support from his fans and Zambians at large. He stayed in the house until the ninth and final week, when he was eliminated in third place.<ref>{{cite web |title= Macky 2 Comes Out Third In BBA Hotshots |url= http://socialumiere.net/2014/12/07/macky-2-comes-out-third-in-bba-hotshots/ |publisher= Denriosa |accessdate= 1 March 2015 |archive-date= 2 April 2015 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150402114518/http://socialumiere.net/2014/12/07/macky-2-comes-out-third-in-bba-hotshots/ |url-status= dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Macky II to get back to work|url=http://lusakavoice.com/2014/12/13/macky-ii-get-back-work/|publisher=Lusaka Voice|accessdate=22 February 2015}}</ref>
==Personal life== Kaira is married to Cheelo Hantiinga with whom he has two children.<ref name=ZMR>{{cite web|title= Macky 2 Plants The "KISS" |url= http://zambiareports.com/2015/06/27/macky-2-plants-the-kiss/ |publisher= Peter Adamu |accessdate=25 March 2016}}</ref>
==Discography==
===Albums=== *Ghetto President (2018) *Legendary(2012)<ref>{{cite web|title=Macky 2 unveils cover of new album|url=http://www.lusakatimes.com/2012/03/17/macky-2-unveils-cover-album/|work=Lusaka Times|accessdate=22 February 2015}}</ref> *Ndimupondo *Too Much Influence (2012) *Zero to Hero (2013)<ref>{{cite web|title= Macky 2: Zero to Hero|url= http://www.tiozambia.com/entertainment/macky-2-zero-to-hero|website= Tio Zambia}}{{Dead link|date=July 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> *OLIJABA (2022), (released on 5 June)
===Selected songs=== * "Feeling Feeling" - 2012<ref>{{cite web |title=Feeling Feeling – Macky 2 Ft. Flavaboy (Official Video) |url=https://zambianmusicindustry.com/macky-2-shares-his-thoughts-on-feeling-feeling-featuring-flavaboy/ |publisher=Zambian Music Industry}}</ref> * "Nangu Banchinge" - 2012 * "Mukulu" - 2012 * "Without You" - 2012 * "Too Much Influence" - 2012 * "Ngani Gelo Wandi" - 2012 * "Pamaka" - 2012 * "Why" - 2012 * "Land Lord" - 2012 * "Favor" * "Mami (niuze)" - 2011 * "Mama Rebecca" - 2015 * "Mrs me" - 2020 * "Sancho (Mwabombeni)" - 2021 *"Early Riser" - 2020 *"Alabalansa" - 2021 *"Google" *"Beautiful Night (feat. AKA)" - 2021 * "Sitingabwezane" by Paul Smart & Macky2 - 2024 - Label: Yvone Music Africa, a division of Yvone Music Group * "Soilange" - 2025
== External links ==
* [https://twitter.com/Macky2umupondo?t=7VBZq10nkHVZGlyvWDlIBw&s=09 Twitter] * [https://www.instagram.com/macky2kopala/?hl=en Instagram]
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