About

lordkez is an Award Winning South African singer, songwriter whose artistry moves fluidly between R&B, alternative, hip hop and soul. Emerging as one of the most compelling new voices from the continent, she has built a reputation for her genre-fluid sound, vulnerable lyricism and boundary-pushing visuals.

Since her debut project Charcotta (2020), lordkez has consistently expanded her sonic universe, followed by acclaimed releases including Midsummer (2021), Juicebox (2021), and her award winning debut album Testament (2023).

Each project has showcased her fearless experimentation and ability to weave honesty and imagination into a world that feels both intimate and cinematic.

Over the years, she has collaborated with some of South Africa’s most innovative artists and producers, steadily growing an audience that spans well beyond her home country.

Her most recent project, You, Me & The 90’s (2025) and hit single “Aweh”, reaffirms her as a bold storyteller who can bridge nostalgia with fresh, future-facing sounds.

With a distinctive aesthetic that blends vulnerability and power, lordkez has been championed by tastemakers, performed on major stages, and continues to position herself as an international force. For brands, promoters, and media alike, she represents the new wave of African artistry: authentic, fearless, and unafraid to set her own terms.