Senzo Mfundo Vilakazi (born 11 August 1988) known professionally as Kwesta, is a South African rapper and songwriter.

[6] Kwesta's third studio album, DaKAR II (2016),[7] spawned with singles includes; "Ngud", "Nomayini", "Day One", "Ngiyazifela Ngawe," "Mayibabo" and "Mmino".

He developed an interest in poetry during his high school years and received positive feedback and encouragement from fellow students and teachers.

[17] In 2007, Kwesta earned a judging gig on the Sprite Hip Hoop Tour and a feature on The Ventilation Street Tape.

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.

[26] On 25 November 2013, Kwesta released his second studio album titled DaKAR (Da King of Afrikan Rap).

[28] At annual MTV Africa Music Awards, the single "Ngud'" received a nominations for the song of the Year.

[31][32] On 26 April 2018, DaKAR II was certified 7× Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).

[34] On 30 April 2021, Kwesta released his fourth studio album, titled g.o.d guluva [acronym for "ghost of dakar"].

4 in South Africa Top 100 Albums,[37] and received generally positive reviews from music critics.