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Chaka

British  
/ ˈʃaka /

noun

  1. a variant spelling of Shaka

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Ms. Ware has cited Donna Summer and Chaka Khan as inspirations, and her voice’s combination of power and warmth puts her in league with such legends.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

They were soon joined by Chaka Khan and John Legend, who sang, “Where Is the Love?”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

This year's ceremony takes place in LA on Sunday, with everyone from Harry Styles to Chaka Khan due to attend.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

Other musicians who will receive the award this year include Mexican-American guitarist Carlos Santana, Chaka Khan, the American singer known as the Queen of Funk, and Paul Simon.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

I believe, Alexander, that Mr Fairburn gave you a history of the celebrated monarch Chaka, the King of the Zoolus?”

From The Mission; or Scenes in Africa by Marryat, Frederick

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