Young Kay’s biography, fact, career, awards, net worth and life story

Intro Malawian musician
Is Musician
From Malawi
Type Music
Gender male
Birth

11 June 1986

Age 34 years

Francis Kaphuka or Young Kay (born June 11, 1986) is a popular Malawian hip-hop artist that is known for fusing local Malawian folk songs with international genres. He is also nicknamed “Broken Knowledge” or “Hyphen”. He is known for his vibrant sound and ability to mix Chichewa and English lyrics eloquently in his rhymes. This has earned him recognition as one of Malawi’s best lyricists. He has been voted as Malawi’s best rapper twice Joy FM fans. He was introduced to Malawian audiences under Rush records with the single “I’m Home” and his popularity grew to solidify his place as one of Malawi’s greatest hip-hop artists. He has had subsequent hits since then. His song “zipepese” number 2 on FM 101 Power’s urban music chart. He collaborated with Lucius Banda, Tigris, an Maskal on track “Malawi Goodlife” in 2011.

Discography

Exhale (album) – 2007

TV Appearances

  • Big Brother Africa, 2010

Accolades

  • Hip Hop Honors, 2011
  • Entertainment. “Local hip-hop artists to be honoured, Tay Grin misses out | Malawi news, Malawi – NyasaTimes breaking online news source from Malawi”. Nyasatimes.com. Retrieved 2012-12-12. 
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