Ocazey Vanz
Ocazey (born Makwiza Jackson, March 23, 2002, in Ndola, Zambia) is a Zambian singer, songwriter, and rapper. He is recognized for his fusion of Afrobeat, rap, and dancehall, blending contemporary styles with traditional influences. Ocazey’s music often addresses themes of resilience, joy, and cultural identity.
Ocazey | |
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 Zambian singer Ocazey | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jackson Makwiza |
| Also known as | Mukuta |
| Born | 23 March 2002 Masala-Ndola |
| Died | Error: Need valid death date (first date): year, month, day |
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| Years active | 2022–present |
| Labels | Independent |
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Early Life
Jackson Makwiza grew up in Ndola, in a family of two. Makwiza spent his childhood with his grandparents after the loss of his mother in 2009. He moved in with his father and brother.
Career
In 2019, Ocazey' discovered his talent and started writing songs. He later sold a song to singer yo maps and Ocazey was nominated for Most Outstanding Male Musician during the Ngoma Awards. He then released his first single "enjoy your life" in 2022 and won the 2022 Zambia Music Awards as best new comer. He later concentrated on school and, after his exams, released a new single "Ndi kuchalo[1]" which featured rapper Triple M and became a household hit.
Discography
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG |
NG Afropop[2] |
SA |
UK |
UK Afrobeats |
US Afrobeats | ||||
| "Enjoy your life | 2022 | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | _ | |
| "Ndi kuchalo"
Features Triple M |
— | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| 91 | — | — | — | — | — | TBA | |||
| "Hustler"
Features Ice Morgan & damage |
2023 | 88 | 76 | — | — | — | — |
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| Sister velo
Features Briyol |
8 | 8 | — | — | 12 | 44[3] |
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TBA | |
| 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | ||||
| Jah | 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | TBA | ||
Accolades
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Nominated work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Zambia Music Awards | Most Outstanding Male Musician | enjoy your life | Nominated |
Personal Life
Despite his success, Makwiza remains grounded and committed to creating music that resonates with fans and reflects his cultural roots.
References
- ↑ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
- ↑ "Top Afro-POP Songs". TurnTable Charts. TurnTable. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ↑ Cusson, Michael (29 March 2022). "Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
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