DBN Gogo
Birth nameMandisa Radebe
BornDurban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Genres
  • Amapiano
  • House
Occupations
  • DJ
  • music producer

Mandisa Radebe professionally known as DBN Gogo, is a South African DJ and music producer. Born in Durban and raised in Pretoria, she gained local attention following release of her debut single "Khuza Gogo", which was certified Platinum in South Africa.

Career

Mandisa Radebe was born in Durban, but her family relocated to Pretoria where she grew up and spent her childhood.[1][2] Her interest in music began at early age, participating in school choirs.[2] She studied law at the University of Pretoria.[3][4]

In April 2020, she was featured on Channel O's Lockdown House Party hosted by Channel 0 and garnered local attention.[5]

"Khuza Gogo" featuring Mpura, Ama Avenger, and M.J was released on 19 March 2021.[6] The song was certified platinum by in South Africa.[7]

On 21 August 2021, her first collaborative EP Thokoza Café with DJ Dinho was released[8]

In October 2021, she became the first South African to join Global Equal programme by Spotify.[9][10]

In 1 February, she was announced as a host of Boiler Room x Ballantine's True Music Studios.[11] Her record label Zikode Records was established in February 2022, in partnership with Universal Music Group.[12]

In March 2022, she was featured on Spotify Africa Radar programme.[13]

In 24 April, she headlined to Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival which was held in U.S.[14]

In early November 2022, She announced her debut studio album Whats Real.

The album was released on 25 November 2022.[15]

Personal life

Radebe is coming from a business and politically connected family. She is the daughter of former South African minister in the presidency Jeff Radebe who was also the former minister of energy. Businesswoman and mining magnate Bridgette Motsepe Radebe is her stepmother.[5]

She is also related to South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Discography

Awards

Basadi in Music Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2022 Herself DJ of the Year Nominated [16]
"Bambelela" (featuring Pabi Cooper, Young Stunna) Song of the Year Nominated

Clout Africa awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2022 Herself DJ of the Year Won [17]

DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2022 Herself Favourite DJ Nominated [18][19]
Favourite Personality Nominated

Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 Herself Best DJ Nominated [20]
"Khuza Gogo" Best AmaPiano Song Nominated

SA Amapiano Music Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 "Khuza Gogo" Amapiano Song of the Year Nominated [21]
Herself Amapiano Artist of the Year Nominated
Best Female Amapiano Artist Nominated
Best Amapiano Female DJ Act Nominated
"Dakiwe" Most Viral Amapiano Song of the Year Nominated

References

  1. ^ Hlalethwa, Zaza (8 November 2019). "Dbn Gogo:The groove must go on – The Mail & Guardian". The Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  2. ^ a b Phanyeko, Thobeka (8 February 2022). "DBN Gogo is pioneering a new era of SA music". glamour.co.za. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  3. ^ Mvelashe, Phakamani (20 March 2020). "DJ DBN Gogo on making hits and knowing her worth | Drum". Drum. South Africa. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  4. ^ Dlomo, Londiwe (3 November 2019). "Newcomer DBN Gogo taking music scene by storm". Independent Online. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  5. ^ a b Magadla, Mahlohonolo (1 April 2022). "DBN Gogo to play at Coachella – here are 5 things to know about her | Truelove". Truelove. South Africa. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  6. ^ Shabangu, Nobantu (19 March 2021). "Listen to DBN Gogo's New Amapiano Single 'Khuza Gogo' – OkayAfrica". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  7. ^ Nkabinde, Tebogo (15 June 2021). "DBN Gogo's 'Khuza Gogo' is officially a platinum status record – Entertainment SA". Entertainment SA. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  8. ^ "DBN Gogo & Dinho 'Thokoza Cafe' EP | YoMzansi | Documenting THE CULTURE", YoMzansi, 26 August 2020, retrieved 21 May 2022
  9. ^ Shumba, Ano (15 October 2021). "SA: DBN Gogo joins Spotify Equal programme | Music In Africa". Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  10. ^ "DBN Gogo makes history as 1st SA artist to join Spotify's global Equal Music Program". Independent Online. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  11. ^ "DBN Gogo to host SA's edition of Boiler Room x Ballantine's True Music Studios – Texx and the City". Texx and the City. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  12. ^ Keteyi, Oluthando (21 February 2022). "DBN Gogo speaks on her new venture Zikode Records". Independent Online. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  13. ^ Nkonki, Anita (11 May 2022). "Dbn Gogo recognised lights up Spotify Africa Radar". Independent Online. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  14. ^ Gaanakgomo, Constance (3 April 2022). "DBN Gogo to set to take over Coachella". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  15. ^ "DBN Gogo drops her highly anticipated debut album | Hype Magazine". Hype Magazine. 25 November 2022. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
  16. ^ Ledwaba, Karabo (6 July 2022). "DJ Zinhle, DBN Gogo lead the pack for Basadi in Music awards nominations". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
  17. ^ Mphande, Joy (8 May 2022). "Blxckie, DBN Gogo and other SA stars win big at Clout Africa awards". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  18. ^ Ferreira, Thinus (13 April 2022). "DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards: The 2022 nominees". South Africa: Channel. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  19. ^ de Wee, Naledi (13 April 2022). "DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards: Take a look at all the nominees". The South African. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  20. ^ Shumba, Ano (2 December 2021). "Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards 2021: All the winners | Music in Africa". Music in Africa. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  21. ^ "SA Amapiano Music Awards 2021: All the winners | Music in Africa". Music in Africa. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
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