Tokelo Moyakhe, known by his stage name “M.D.B” (Maglera Doe Boy), was born on August 3rd, 1993, in Reitz, a small town in the Freestate, South Africa. Raised in Kanana, a township in Klerksdorp, North West province, he started his music career at a young age. In 2015, he gained national attention with the release of his EP “Progression,” which was well-received and landed him a spot on Hype Magazine’s “Top 5 underrated Mixtapes and EP’s” list. Collaborating with artists like Slikour, Towdeemac, Cassper Nyovest, and Khuli Chana further elevated his recognition in the music scene.
Drawing inspiration from the rap scene in Klerksdorp, Tokelo honed his vernacular rap style influenced by Motswako and West Coast Gangster rap. His unique style, known as “STRAATA,” was acknowledged by fellow rapper Apu Sebekedi. Nationally, he looked up to kwaito artists like Brickz, Mapaputsi, and Zola for creative motivation. Tokelo’s early exposure to professional music studios and collaboration with legendary Afro Pop duo, The Jaziel Brothers, shaped his musical journey. His perseverance and dedication to music production from a young age have solidified his position in the industry.