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Chaka

British

/ ˈʃaka /

noun

a variant spelling of Shaka

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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

Later on, they developed a bright and melodic take on dancehall with the duo Chaka Demus & Pliers, scoring hits with songs such as Tease Me and Murder She Wrote in the early 1990s.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

Chaka Khan, 72, added, “It’s not lost on me. This may be the last tour for a couple of people, at least one person I think. I think this is a one-off situation.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2025

Of all the chiefs in South Africa none were as powerful, and as much feared as Chaka.

From The White Chief of the Caffres by Drayson, A. W. (Alfred Wilks)

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