Sakhile Hlatshwayo (5 July 1998 – 9 August 2021), known professionally as Killer Kau, was a South African singer, dancer and record producer best known for his hit songs "Tholukuthi Hey" and "Amaneighbour" Killer Kau was born on 5 July 1998 in Soweto, South Africa.
[3] His music career began when he was still attending school and when he wrote his matric in 2017.
He rose to fame when he posted a video singing his song "Tholukuthi Hey", which went viral and caught the attention of DJ Euphonik.
[4] [5] On 7th August 2021, Killer Kau died in a car crash on his way to a gig, alongside amapiano musician Mpura and the upcoming artists The Voice, Thando Tot and Thando Td.
[7][8] The car crash left only one female alive, the lady claimed to be one of Mpura and Killer Kau friends.