Sizwe Moeketsi, also known as Reason, is a prominent South African musician whose career spans multiple genres. As a rapper, he is best known by his stage name Reason, which has established him in the local hip-hop music scene.
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- Full name: Sizwe Moeketsi Alakine
- Stage name: Reason
- Date of Birth: June 30, 1987
- Age: 34
- Birthplace: Thembisa, South Africa
- Nationality: South African
- Occupation: Musician
- Height: Unknown
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Alakine
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Mosa Moxey
- Children: Minehel and Oname
- Relationship: Divorced
- Net worth: $1 million to $5 million
Early life and education
Leeson was born on June 30, 1987, in Thembisa, South Africa. He was raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alakin, but details on whether he has any siblings are not public. Leeson’s educational background is unknown to the media. His ethnicity is black and his religion is Christian.
Profession
Reason is a South African rapper who first came to mainstream attention with his performance on YFM radio in 2004. In 2005, he began recording, initially as a Battle Rapper, and later rose to fame through his collaboration with Ms. Nthabi.
Over the years, Reason has collaborated with many of the biggest names in South African music, including Stogie T, Moneoa, ProVerb, DJ Maphorisa, Kwesta and HHP. In 2014, Reason released his album Audio HDwhich includes hits like “2Cups Shakur” and “Glasses to The Ceiling” performed by Locnville.
After exploring Amapiano music, Reason adopted an alter ego, Sizwe Alakine, and released the song “Khanda Shisa” under that name in July 2021. Reason is also known by the names ReasonHD and gaaaAHDbody, the latter being the title of a 2014 hip-hop song.
Overall, Reason has become a versatile and collaborative rapper in the South African music scene, switching between genres and personas throughout his career.
Awards and nominations
South African Music Awards (SAMA):
- Best Male Vocalist of the Year (2013)
- Best Rap Album (2015)
Metro FM Music Awards:
- Best Cooperation Award (2024)
- Best Amapano (2024)
Social Media
- Instagram account: @reasonhd_
- Twitter account: @ReasonHD
Personal life
The famous South African musician Lison was once married to Mosa Moxey. They were married for seven years and had two children, a son named Minel and a daughter named Oname.
In addition to his marriage to Mosa Moketsi, Reason also had twins with Luthando Shosha. Details about the relationship and the birth of the twins have not been made public.
Discography
- reasoning (2010)
- Audio 3D (2012)
- Audio HD (2014)
- Audio Redefinition (Reason Season) (2015)
- Love Girl (2017)
- Azania (2018)
- Alekin World (2022)
net worth
Reason’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million, largely due to his successful career as a musician and his numerous collaborations, albums, and performances over the years.
