BIOGRAPHY

Zimbabwean Afropop sensation Kazz Khalif is captivating audiences across the UK, Africa and beyond with his slick style, vibrant stage presence and signature fusion of Afropop, R&B and Amapiano. Known for his infectious melodies and smooth vocals, he has established himself as one of the most exciting emerging voices in Zimbabwean contemporary music.

Kazz first captured widespread attention with his viral Amapiano rendition of “Madhau,” which has amassed more than 2 million views on TikTok, introducing his music to a global audience. The song also climbed to No. 6 on the Zimbabwean music charts, cementing his status as one of the country’s fastest-rising artists. Building on that momentum, Kazz continues to evolve his sound with exciting new releases, including “10/10” alongside Original Memzee and Shocka, as well as his latest single, “Wangu Moyo,” both of which are available now and showcase his versatility as an artist while staying true to his signature Afro-fusion style.

Fresh from his successful “Boots on the Ground” Zimbabwe Tour, Kazz continues to expand his international profile with electrifying live performances that celebrate African culture and connect with audiences across borders. His growing global appeal has been strengthened through performances alongside internationally renowned singer Rozalla Miller and creative collaborations with acclaimed production teams, including Italy’s Kitambo Lab.

Based in the UK while proudly representing Zimbabwe, Kazz Khalif continues to champion African music on the international stage. His music celebrates the richness of African culture while embracing contemporary global sounds, creating a style that resonates across generations and continents.

With an ever-growing catalogue, a rapidly expanding international audience, and an unwavering commitment to innovation, Kazz Khalif is emerging as one of the new generation of African artists shaping the future of Afropop. His authenticity, versatility and passion for storytelling ensure that his influence will continue to grow as he cements his place on the global music scene.

DISCOGRAPHY

Kazz, formally known as Farhaan S. Khan was born in Blantyre, Malawi in September 1984. Within months, the family moved to Masvingo, Zimbabwe and this is when Zimbabwe became home.

Kazz grew up in a musical environment with his father Sidik Khan being one of the first to appear live on ZBC TV with his band. Kazz and his brother Bkay started off singing at parties and entertaining guests at every opportunity. The love for music grew from strength to strength, the brothers opened up their own production house called Prizm Inc. studios where they recorded some of their earliest songs like “Ndikati Hello”, “My Brother My Sister” and “Come Together”.

Kazz and his brother Bkay decided that in order to reach that next stage and be able to grow an international fan base, they needed to reach out. The next stage of their music saw the boys fly out to the UK, and this is when the fun and work began.

In 2007, Bkay & Kazz won the “Live & Unsigned Competition”, went on tour and released several successful albums. “Boomslang”, “African Spirit” and the latest album “Jigsaw” in 2012 Some of their biggest songs were “Amina Kadeya”, “7 Wonders”, “You Know Its Right”,  “See You at the Top” and “Mercy”.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Bkay & Kazz brand came to a sudden halt when their mother was taken ill. Bkay returned to Zimbabwe to help out with the family business and help out with the running of the family home. For Kazz, his option was to sink or swim. Leave the music behind or to go solo and pursue his love for music? And that is exactly what he did.

Kazz has worked hard to stay ahead of the game, stay relevant and work hard to keep the fire burning. His energy, dedication and passion is shown in every performance, in every video and every single. Kazz is the kind of performer that can get every single person in the crown dancing away, and if not dancing, that leg will definitely be tapping.

Since going solo, Kazz has worked on several projects which include his singles “Sweet Gal”, “International African” alongside JJC, “Shaking through the Night” and many more. This year Kazz decided persistence and consistency is his goal. Last year was about consistency, dedication and hard work. It was about recognition and raising the bar. Kazz played hard and worked even harder and we have the proof.

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