| Band Description |
The name MAKHASI means playing cards, a slang term mostly used in the streets. MAKHASI`s real name is Marcuis Matthews, and was born in Kwa-Zulu Natal, Pietermaritzburg and raised in the city of Johannesburg. It first became apparent when MAKHASI surfaced as part of kwaito group, CREAM, and was confirmed in 1999 with the release of one of top-selling SABC1`s series soundtrack YIZO YIZO 1, which earned MAKHASI the opportunity to feature and compose on the song Mamgobozi, with Mduduzi Tshabalala also known as MANDOZA and producer Kyllex. |
| Influences |
Umfazi Omnyama,Jabu Khanyile, Phuzekhemisi,Tshepo Tsola, Ray Phiri,Jonathan Butler,Hugh Masikela,Chiskop,Sankomonta and Many More |