Kwesta

Senzo Vilakazi (born 11 August 1988) known professionally as Kwesta is a South African rapper and songwriter. He was born in Katlehong, Gauteng, a township popularily known as ‘K1’.

During this time, he had reached an agreement with Africa’s Most Southern Record Company to use their studios. As he waited for the AMS deal to bear fruits, Kwesta took part in competitions and events to make his brand visible. Kwesta participated in YFm’s Rap Activity Jam MC of the month competition and emerged victorious. He topped ETV’s Shiz Niz freestyle Kings Special. Also, Kwesta performed at The Rand Show, Miss Confidence Show, and The Durban Beach Festival. As he did all this, Kwesta had recorded several songs and a demo. Buttabing Entertainment added Kwesta to their roaster marking the beginning of his signed career.

Moreover, he earned a judging gig on the Sprite Hip Hop Tour in 2007 and a feature on The Ventilation Street Tape. Kwesta was also a part of The Nokia Defend Your Street Campaign and worked with other artists to develop the theme song. In 2007, Kwesta released his inaugural single Shap Fede which received relatively good airplay. Later on, he released a mixtape in collaboration with DJ C-Live. Early in 2010, Kwesta was among the select few chosen as Brand SA Ambassadors. Given this role, he performed during the national roadshows held before the FIFA 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Kwesta also worked with Kelly Rowland, Jozi, and 2Face among other artists on the Everywhere You Go anthem for MTN. He also got a chance to perform during the 2010 FIFA World cup closing ceremony.