BIOGRAPHY
Zimbabwean Afropop sensation Kazz Khalif, known for his slick looks, vibrant energy and unique blend of Afropop/R&B melodies, is captivating audiences across the UK and Africa. His infectious sound and smooth vocals have established him as a formidable figure within the Zimbabwean Afropop scene. Following the viral success of his Amapiano rendition of “Madhau,” which has garnered 1.8 million views to date on TikTok, Kazz continues his exploration of the Amapiano genre with his latest single, “Wakapindwa Nei.”
In the past year, Kazz has achieved significant milestones, charting at number 2 on Zimbabwe’s Star FM with “Go Babi” and embarking on a successful Australian tour alongside Zimbabwean superstar Nutty O. His global appeal and dedication to his craft have been further underscored by performances with icons like Rozalla Miller and collaborations with international production teams, including Italy’s Kitambo Lab.
As he continues to expand his footprint in the Afropop world, Kazz Khalif remains committed to delivering music that resonates on a personal level with his audience, celebrating the rich cultural tapestry of Africa. His ability to innovate within the genre ensures that his impact will be felt for years to come, making him an artist to watch in the evolving landscape of global music.
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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