Steve Kekana (born 4 August 1958 in Zebediela, Transvaal) is a South
African singer songwriter. Kekana lost his sight at age five, and
attended a school for the blind in Pietersburg. During the school
years, he nurtured his 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 has recorded more than forty albums. 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.He
has worked with the likes of Ray Phiri, Nana Coyote, Joe Nina and
Hotline featuring PJ Poe.
African singer songwriter. Kekana lost his sight at age five, and
attended a school for the blind in Pietersburg. During the school
years, he nurtured his 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 has recorded more than forty albums. 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.He
has worked with the likes of Ray Phiri, Nana Coyote, Joe Nina and
Hotline featuring PJ Poe.
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