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10 Facts About Khuli Chana

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Khuli Chana was a member of a rap group called Morafe.

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Khuli Chana then proceeded to go solo, after the rap group took a break from releasing music as a unit.

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Khuli Chana rose to fame after releasing his major successful album Motswakoriginator, which infuses both the Setswana and English languages.

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In 2014, Chana was nominated for Most Valuable Artist and Video of the Year at 2014 South African Hip Hop Awards.

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Khuli Chana has shared a stage with Canadian rapper Drake, as an opening act.

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Khuli Chana partnered with vodka brand Absolut as one of their ambassadors for the South Africa market.

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Khuli Chana was nearly killed when members of the South African police mistook him for a criminal and proceeded to fire nine bullets at his vehicle.

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In 2013, Khuli Chana was shot by police while in his car due to mistaken identity.

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Khuli Chana fully recovered, cleared his name, settled out of court for R1.8 million.

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Khuli Chana married DJ and television personality Lamiez Holworthy in 2019.