Khuli Chana

About

Khuli Chana is a founding father of Motswako — the Setswana-and-English hip hop style he helped carry into the South African mainstream. Born Khulane Morule in Mmabatho, he built a reputation as one of the country's finest lyricists, on records like <em>Motswakoriginator</em>. Here is a closer look at his music and life in this Khuli Chana biography.

Khuli Chana’s Personal Life

Khuli Chana was born Khulane Morule on 27 August 1982 in Mmabatho, in South Africa’s North West province. He grew up to become one of the pioneers of Motswako, a hip hop style that fuses Setswana and English.

Khuli Chana’s Career

Khuli Chana is a South African rapper and songwriter widely credited with popularising the Motswako sound.

Who is Khuli Chana?

Khuli Chana is celebrated for rapping seamlessly across Setswana and English, a bilingual flow that helped bring Motswako to a national audience. He is regarded as one of the most respected lyricists in South African hip hop.

Khuli Chana’s Music

Khuli Chana rose to prominence with his acclaimed album Motswakoriginator, which cemented his place at the forefront of the genre and influenced a generation of rappers who followed.

Khuli Chana’s 2013 Shooting

Khuli Chana survived a widely reported 2013 incident in which he was mistakenly shot by police in a case of mistaken identity. He recovered and continued his career, and the episode became a defining chapter of his public story.

Khuli Chana’s Relationships

Is Khuli Chana married?

Yes, Khuli Chana is married to DJ and television personality Lamiez Holworthy, whom he wed in 2019. The couple welcomed their son, Leano-Laone Zion Morule, in March 2023.

Khuli Chana’s Net Worth

Khuli Chana’s net worth is estimated at around two million US dollars, roughly R37 million, built through music, endorsements and brand partnerships over a long career.

Social Media

Khuli Chana is active on Instagram and X, where he shares his music, family life and brand collaborations.

Khuli Chana Q&A

How old is Khuli Chana?

Khuli Chana is 43 years old. He was born on 27 August 1982 in Mmabatho, North West.

Where is Khuli Chana from?

Khuli Chana is from Mmabatho in the North West province of South Africa.

What does Khuli Chana do for a living?

Khuli Chana is a rapper and songwriter, and a pioneer of the Motswako hip hop style.

Who is Khuli Chana married to?

Khuli Chana is married to DJ and TV personality Lamiez Holworthy.

Real name:
Khulane Morule
Occupation:
Rapper, Songwriter
Age:
43 years
Star sign:
Virgo
Nationality:
South African
Birth place:
Mmabatho, North West, South Africa
Height:
N/A
Children:
Leano-Laone Zion
Net Worth:
Estimated $2 million (~R37 million)