Khaya Mthethwa
Khaya Mthethwa | |
|---|---|
Khaya Mthethwa on stage | |
| Born | Khayelihle Nkosinathi Mthethwa 25 November 1987 |
| Other names | The PK |
| Spouse |
Ntandoyenkosi Kunene
(m. 2017; div. 2019) |
| Musical career | |
| Origin | Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Genres | |
| Occupations | Pastor at Oasis Church |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Universal Music Group (former) |
Khaya Mthethwa (born 25 November 1987) is a South African singer-songwriter, musician, composer, arranger, and a multi-instrumentalist. Prior his solo career, was a choir member of the gospel group Joyous Celebration.
Born and raised in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, his musical career began as a drummer at the age of 10 in 1997, prior joining a school choir as a singer year after. He is best known for winning the 8th season of TV singing competition Idols South Africa, the first black person to have done so.
His passion for music stems from his strong upbringing and the guidance that he received from his religious parents, pastors’ Themba and Lulu Mthethwa.