10 facts about Stilo Magolide: How much do you know about his personal life?

10 facts about Stilo Magolide: How much do you know about his personal life?

Stilo Magolide is a South African hip-hop artist, songwriter, entrepreneur, and producer. He rose to fame as a member of the BoyznBucks rap group alongside rappers Okmalumcoolkat, Scoop, Usanele, Sibot, and the late Ricky Rick. He is known for top tracks like Day Off ft Nasty C, All on Me, and Pose Like Stilo.

Stilo Magolide's facts
Stilo Magolide loves fashion and rap. Photo: @SAHipHopMagcoza, @10ThingsZA on Twitter (modified by author)
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Rapper Magolide's influence has grown beyond hip-hop culture. His love for fashion has made him a fashion-forward trendsetter and a respected stylist with his own clothing line.

Stilo Magolide's profile summary

Real name

Michael Chirwa

Other names

Choc, Seruno, HorseRide, Mr 2190

Date of birth

23rd May 1990

Age

32 years in 2022

Birth sign

Gemini

Place of birth

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Current residence

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Nationality

South African

Gender

Male

Sexual orientation

Straight

Profession

Rapper, producer, songwriter, entrepreneur

Social media

Instagram

Facebook

Twitter

Music streaming

YouTube

Apple Music

Spotify

Boomplay

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Stilo Magolide's biography

Stilo Magolide is a South African rapper, producer, songwriter, and entrepreneur with a strong affinity for the latest fashion. He was born and raised in Johannesburg, Gauteng, and resides in the city. The artist started rapping around 2013 and gained nationwide fame as part of the BoyznBucks rap group. The rapper has since worked with big hip-hop stars, including Nasty C, DJ Maphorisa, Nadia Nakai, the late Ricky Rick, and others.

Pose Like Stilo rapper
Rapper Michael Chirwa is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Photo: @stilomagolide on Instagram (modified by author)
Source: UGC

Stilo Magolide's facts

The hip-hop star understands the street culture and has kept Mzansi entertained since he entered the scene in the early 2010s. Here are the top facts regarding the rapper's personal life, music, and passion.

1. Stilo Magolide's age

The artist was born on 23rd May 1990. He was 32 years of age in 2022, and his birth sign is Gemini.

2. Where is Stilo Magolide from?

The star was born and raised in Kenilworth, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Magolide has Mozambican roots and currently resides in Johannesburg.

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3. What is Stilo Magolide's real name?

The artist's real name is Michael Chirwa. His nickname Stilo means style in Portuguese, while Magolide means gold. His love for gold jewellery and teeth grills influenced the choice of his stage name. His other nicknames are Choc, HorseRide, Mr 2190, and Seruno.

4. He funds his own projects

Stilo is 100% independent and funds his projects with his money. The entertainer only makes the exception when working on a group project.

5. Stilo Magolide's style and fashion

Day Off rapper
Michael Chirwa loves fashion. Photo: @stilomagolide on Instagram (modified by author)
Source: UGC

The rapper has a great sense of fashion and has even dressed fellow rappers, including the late Ricky Rick, Da Les, and AKA. His love for trendsetting styles has also made him a savvy entrepreneur. He has a clothing brand called W.A.T.E.R. that was launched in 2011. The brand has different clothing lines, including summer wear, jeans, jackets, and hoodies.

6. Loves privacy

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Stilo Magolide rarely talks about his personal life. He prefers to be in the papers for his music and business ventures rather than his private affairs.

7. Stilo Magolide's girlfriend

The rapper previously dated model Casey Purshouse. Their relationship did not end well when she accused him of physically assaulting her in 2017. It is unclear who he is dating at the moment.

8. Honoured the late Khanya 'The Voice' Hadebe with a tattoo

Stilo got a tattoo of Khanya's face on his thigh in honour of the late Amapiano star. The two were close before Khanya met his untimely demise in August 2021. The artist was involved in a fatal accident that took the lives of five other people, including artists Mpura, Thando Thot, and Killer Kau.

9. Made TV debut in 2010

The artist made his television debut in 2010 as part of the Cream Cartel team on Vuzu. His appearance on the show influenced his love for fashion. When he was five, he starred in Lira's music video.

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10. Talented rapper

Magolide started rapping because he felt he could do better than most Mzansi hip-hop stars. His love for the music genre started when he was young, but he started taking it seriously in the early 2010s.

Michael Chirwa's songs
Chirwa rose to fame as part of the BoyznBucks rap group. Photo: @Thebiggestkaka, @school_of_rap on Twitter (modified by author)
Source: UGC

Stilo Magolide's albums

The rapper has released five albums, including;

  • Camron Diaz (2015), with 18 tracks
  • Tropicana Jiig (2017), with 15 tracks
  • Seven (2019) with 7 tracks
  • Mbuzi Level (2020) with 12 songs
  • Infinite Melanin (2021) with 10 tracks

Stilo Magolide's songs

These are some of the best songs from Stilo Magolide's discography;

Track

Year

Album/EP

Moola

2022

Single

I Wish

2022

Single

Ballon Dor

2022

Single

Sijimile ft Kabelo and Mo-T

2022

Single

My Love ft Ama Boyz & First

2021

Single

Combo

ft Okmalumekoolkat, Riky, Usanele and Mashayabhuqe

2017

Tropicana Jiig

Day Off

ft Nasty C

2016

Single

A Minute

2017

Tropicana Jiig

Khumbula

ft Emtee

2019

Seven

Yasho

2017

Tropicana Jiig

Sefolosha

ft Truhits

2017

Tropicana Jiig

Wed Em

ft 25K

2020

Mbuzi Level

Uthando

ft Nadia Nakai

2019

Seven

Night Life

ft Lucille Slade

2021

Infinite Melanin

2190

2015

Camron Diaz

Sise'bancane

ft Mfezi Emnyama and Ntaba yase Dubai

2021

Infinite Melanin

Seven

2019

Seven

Bernini Blush

2021

Infinite Melanin

Eazy ft Debra Nist

2021

Infinite Melanin

Mozart

2020

Mbuzi Level

Pose Like Stilo

ft YoungstaCPT

2015

Single

All on Me

2015

Single

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Stilo Magolide has gained a lot of young fans due to his relatable street content and style. The gold-loving artist, alongside other rappers, has done great in ensuring that Mzansi hip-hop attains global standards.

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