# Macky 2 > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Macky_2 > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Macky_2.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macky_2 > Source revision: 1353525210 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{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](/source/Luanshya), Zambia | relatives = {{ubl |[Chef 187](/source/Chef_187) (brother) |[Mariachi Kaira](/source/Mariachi_Kaira) (brother) |[Towera Kaira](/source/Towela) (sister) }} | occupation = {{flat list| * Musician * songwriter * Record producer * Videographer * Actor }} | notable_works = | spouse = {{marriage| Cheelo Hantiinga Kaira |2015|}} | children = 2 | website = | module = {{Infobox musical artist | embed = yes | genre = {{flat list| * Hip-hop * [R&B](/source/R%26B) * Dunka Music * Kalindula }} | instrument = | years_active = 2007– 5 June 2022 | label = {{hlist|Alpha | Entertainment | Kalandanya music promotion| Olijaba | Entertainment}} | associated_acts = {{ubl|[Dalisoul](/source/Dalisoul) |[AKA](/source/AKA) |[Pompi](/source/Pompi) |[Yo Maps Yo](/source/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](/source/African_hip_hop), singer, songwriter, record producer and actor.{{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}}{{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}} He is known for participating in the ninth season of ''[Big Brother Africa](/source/Big_Brother_Africa_9)'', where he placed third in the competition.{{cite web|title=Macky2 Official Profile|url=http://www.tvsa.co.za/actors/viewactor.aspx?actorid=16926|publisher=TVSA|accessdate=22 February 2015}} Kaira is from [Chingola](/source/Chingola), Zambia, and runs the Macky 2 Hope Foundation, which supports orphans and vulnerable children.{{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}} In March 2025, Kaira expressed his intention to stand for member of parliament in [Nchanga constituency](/source/Nchanga_(constituency)) of [Chingola District](/source/Chingola_District) at the [2026 general election](/source/2026_Zambian_general_election).{{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}} == Music career== Kaira began showing an interest in music in his childhood after attending the Catholic church in Ndola.{{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}} In 2011 he went to [Lusaka](/source/Lusaka), where he released his album ''Ndimupondo'' under the Digital X label with Alpha Entertainment and J-Kayo. Two songs from the album, "I am The President" and "Number 1 Fan", received radio play and were positively received by audiences. 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](/source/Dalisoul) and Dandy Krazy.{{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}}{{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}} In 2014 {{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 }} He was nominated in the Zambia Music Awards, in the categories of Best Mainstream Artist, Best Hip Hop/Rap Album and Best Collaboration.{{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 }}{{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}} As of 2022, Macky 2 marked his retirement from active music with an album OLIJABA{{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 }} 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](/source/Big_Brother_Africa)''; some viewers stated that he was "too quiet".{{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}} 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.{{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 }}{{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}} ==Personal life== Kaira is married to Cheelo Hantiinga with whom he has two children.{{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}} ==Discography== ===Albums=== *Ghetto President (2018) *Legendary(2012){{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}} *Ndimupondo *Too Much Influence (2012) *Zero to Hero (2013){{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 }} *OLIJABA (2022), (released on 5 June) ===Selected songs=== * "Feeling Feeling" - 2012{{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}} * "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] ==References== {{Reflist}} {{authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Macky 2}} Category:1984 births Category:Living people Category:21st-century Zambian male singers Category:People from Luanshya --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Macky 2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macky_2) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macky_2?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.