Kwesta

In 2007, Kwesta earned a judging gig on the Sprite Hip Hoop Tour and a feature on The Ventilation Street Tape.[14] He was also part of The Nokia Defend Your Street Campaign, where he worked with other artists to create the theme song.[17]

In the same year, Kwesta released his inaugural single Sharp Fede.[18] He later released a mixtape in collaboration with DJ C-Live.

In 2010, Kwesta was among the few chosen as Brand SA Ambassadors. He performed during the national roadshows held before the 2010 FIFA World Cup hosted in South Africa.[17] Kwesta worked alongside Kelly Rowland, Jozi, and 2Face amongst other artist on the Everywhere You Go anthem for MTN. He also performed during the 2010 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony.[19]

In September 2010, Kwesta released debut studio album titled Special Rekwest.[20] The album featured hit singles such as Babhemi, Flash It, Stomp and Pump It.

Flava received a synch-deal with DStv and got featured in the Loeries TV's 2011, ad-campaign.

Pump It received a synch-deal with DStv and Redds.

Stomp was one of the soundtracks for Death Race 3, an America action movie.

With the success of the album, Kwesta became South Africa's first rapper to have seven songs ranked on multiple radio charts in the same year. Special Rekwest earned SAMA nominations in 2011 for Best Newcomer and Best Rap Album.[21]

On 25 November 2013, Kwesta released his second studio album titled DaKAR (Da King of Afrikan Rap). The album ranked third on the South African iTunes Hip-Hop Charts during its debut.[22]

In 2016, Kwesta released his third studio album titled DaKAR II. On 18 January 2016, Ngud' was released featuring, Cassper Nyovest.[23]

At annual MTV Africa Music Awards, the single "Ngud'" received a nominations for the song of the Year.[24][25] In early October 2017, his single "Spirit" featuring the American rapper Wale was released. The song was certified platinum by Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).[26][27]

On 26 April 2018, DaKAR II was certified 7× Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).[28]

In March 2021, his single "Fire In The Ghetto" featuring Troublle was released, as album's lead single.[29]

On 30 April 2021, Kwesta released his fourth studio album, titled g.o.d guluva [acronym for "ghost of dakar"]. The cover art was by Nelson Makamo.[30]The album features South Africa artists Thabsie, Focalistic, TLT, Yanga Chief, K.O.[31] The album peaked No. 4 in South Africa Top 100 Albums,[32] and received generally positive reviews from music critics.[33] At the 2021 Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards, his single "Njandini" won the award for the best Best Kwaito song.[34][35]