DBN Gogo explained

DBN Gogo
Birth Name:Mandisa Radebe
Birth Place:Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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. [1]

Career

Mandisa Radebe was born in Durban, but her family relocated to Pretoria where she grew up and spent her childhood.[2] [3] Her interest in music began at early age, participating in school choirs.[3] She studied law at the University of Pretoria.[4] [5]

In April 2020, she was featured on Channel O's Lockdown House Party hosted by Channel 0 and garnered local attention.[6]

"Khuza Gogo" featuring Mpura, Ama Avenger, and M.J was released on 19 March 2021.[7] The song was certified platinum by in South Africa.[8]

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

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]

"Bells" with TNK MusiQ, DJ Stopper featuring Eltonk SA was released on March 4, 2022. The song entered Local Streaming Top 10 at number 1.[13]

In March 2022, she was featured on Spotify Africa Radar programme.[14]

In 24 April, she headlined to Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival which was held in U.S.[15]

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

The album was released on 25 November 2022.[16]

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.[17]

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

Discography

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
ZA
"Mayonie" (DBN Gogo featuring Jobe London, Makhanj, the LowKeys) 2019
"Sgubu" (Shuffle Musiq, Dinho, DBN Gogo featuring Kbrizzy & Malindi)2020
"Khuza Gogo" (DBN Gogo Blaqnik, Masterblaq featuring Mpura, AmaAvenger, M.J)2021RiSA: Platinum
"Kash" (Junior De Rocka, DBN Gogo featuring Khvya M & Tripl3x_Da Ghost)
"Zwonaka" (Mellow & Sleazy, DBN Gogo)
"Bambelela" (DBN Gogo, Felo Le Tee, Pabi Cooper featuring Young Stunna)2022
"Bells" (DBN Gogo, TNK Musiq, DJ Stopper featuring Eltonk SA)1
"Buya (feat. Nvcho, Nia Pearl, Madlamini, S・O・N, Mathandos, Nicole, Nanette)
"Back2School" (Mellow & Sleazy, DBN Gogo featuring Thabza Tee & LastBorn Diroba)
"Rough Dance" (DBN Gogo, Reece Madlisa, featuring 2woshort, Classic Deep, six40) 2023
"Washaaa" (Sfarzo Rtee, Kelvin Momo, DBN Gogo featuring Shaun 101)
"Bhuti" (Nobantu Vilakazi featuring 2woshort, Visca, Shaun Musiq, Ftears)
"Masterpiece" (TNK Musiq, DBN Gogo, featuring Rivalz)
"Ziphi" (The Boy Tapes, DBN Gogo, T Man Express featuring DrummeRTee924, DQ Official, Sfarzo Rtee)
"Uweeeh 2.0" (PRVIS3, Xola TSM, DBN Gogo featuring 2woBunnies)
"Daily Paper" (Thutho The Human, DBN Gogo, K-Mat featuring Papa Ghana)
"SAdesFakSHen" (DBN Gogo, Benny Bennasi, Thutho The Human)
"Baba Kat Girl" (Unkle Ken, DBN Gogo, Moonchild Sanelly featuring ShennyDaDeejay & Candy FLow RSA)
"Jikeleza" (DJ Stopper, DBN Gogo, Khanyisa featuring K-MAT, Stixx)
"Be Honest" (Elton K, DBN Gogo)
"Sikelela" (2woshort, Stompiiey, DBN Gogo, Nvcho, Madlamini)
"Funk 55" (Shakes & Les and DBN Gogo featuring Zee Nxumalo Ceeka RSA, Chley) 65× Platinum
"MALI MALI" (DBN Gogo, Shazmiscoul, Yumbs featuring Baby S.O.N & Mashudu)
"iNumber Number" (Omagoqa, DBN Gogo featuring Khanyisa)2024
"THATHA BAMBA (uLazi Tyler ICU, DBN Gogo featuring Mpho Spizzy, Nation-365, EL Kay Musiq, Yee Taurus)
"Babize" (Good Guy Styles DBN Gogo featuring Pronic DeMuziq, Boontle RSA
Empini (Nthabo, DBN Gogo featuring Mnash, Ze2, Sipho Magudulela)
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards

Basadi in Music Awards

!|-|rowspan="2"|2022|Herself |DJ of the Year ||rowspan="2"|[18] |-|"Bambelela" |Song of the Year |

Clout Africa awards

!|-|2022|Herself |DJ of the Year||[19]

DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards

! |-|rowspan="2"|2022|rowspan="2"|Herself |Favourite DJ||rowspan="2"|[20] [21] |-|Favourite Personality|

Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards

! |-|rowspan="2"|2021|Herself |Best DJ||rowspan="2"|[22] |-|"Khuza Gogo"|Best AmaPiano Song|

SA Amapiano Music Awards

! |-|rowspan="5"|2021|"Khuza Gogo"|Amapiano Song of the Year||rowspan="5"|[23] |-|rowspan="3"|Herself |Amapiano Artist of the Year||-|Best Female Amapiano Artist||-|Best Amapiano Female DJ Act||-|"Dakiwe"|Most Viral Amapiano Song of the Year|

South African Music Awards

! |-|2024 |"Funk 55" |Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year ||[24]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/celeb-news/local-celebs/dbn-gogo-makes-history-at-tomorrowland-festival-in-belgium/
  2. Web site: Zaza . Hlalethwa . 8 November 2019 . Dbn Gogo:The groove must go on – The Mail & Guardian. The Mail & Guardian. 2022-05-22.
  3. Web site: 8 February 2022. Thobeka . Phanyeko. DBN Gogo is pioneering a new era of SA music. 2022-05-21. glamour.co.za.
  4. News: 20 March 2020. Phakamani . Mvelashe. DJ DBN Gogo on making hits and knowing her worth Drum. Drum. 2022-05-21. South Africa .
  5. Web site: Newcomer DBN Gogo taking music scene by storm. Independent Online . 2022-05-21 . Londiwe . Dlomo . 3 November 2019.
  6. News: Magadla . Mahlohonolo . 1 April 2022 . DBN Gogo to play at Coachella – here are 5 things to know about her Truelove . en . Truelove . South Africa . 2022-05-21.
  7. Web site: Listen to DBN Gogo's New Amapiano Single 'Khuza Gogo' – OkayAfrica. 2022-05-21. OkayAfrica. 19 March 2021. Nobantu . Shabangu.
  8. Web site: DBN Gogo's 'Khuza Gogo' is officially a platinum status record – Entertainment SA. 2022-05-21. Entertainment SA. 15 June 2021. Tebogo . Nkabinde.
  9. Web site: SA: DBN Gogo joins Spotify Equal programme Music In Africa. 2022-05-21. Ano. Shumba. 15 October 2021.
  10. Web site: DBN Gogo makes history as 1st SA artist to join Spotify's global Equal Music Program. Independent Online . 2022-05-21.
  11. Web site: DBN Gogo to host SA's edition of Boiler Room x Ballantine's True Music Studios – Texx and the City. 2022-05-22. Texx and the City. February 2022.
  12. Web site: 21 February 2022. Oluthando. Keteyi. DBN Gogo speaks on her new venture Zikode Records. 2022-05-21. Independent Online .
  13. Web site: The Official South African Charts. DBN Gogo’s ‘Bells’ still ringing all week long.
  14. Web site: Nkonki . Anita . 11 May 2022 . Dbn Gogo recognised lights up Spotify Africa Radar . 2022-05-21 . Independent Online.
  15. Web site: Gaanakgomo . Constance . 3 April 2022 . DBN Gogo to set to take over Coachella . 2022-05-21 . TimesLIVE.
  16. Web site: DBN Gogo drops her highly anticipated debut album Hype Magazine. Hype Magazine . 25 November 2022. 2022-11-25.
  17. https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2021-05-11-dbn-gogo-shuts-down-claims-that-her-familys-political-connections-got-her-fame/#google_vignette
  18. Web site: DJ Zinhle, DBN Gogo lead the pack for Basadi in Music awards nominations. SowetanLIVE. 6 July 2022. Karabo . Ledwaba. 2022-07-06.
  19. Web site: Blxckie, DBN Gogo and other SA stars win big at Clout Africa awards. TimesLIVE. 2022-05-21. Joy . Mphande. 8 May 2022.
  20. News: Channel . 2022-05-21. 13 April 2022. South Africa . DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards: The 2022 nominees. Thinus . Ferreira.
  21. Web site: DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards: Take a look at all the nominees . The South African. 2022-05-21. 13 April 2022. Naledi . de Wee.
  22. Web site: Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards 2021: All the winners Music in Africa . Music in Africa. 2022-05-21. 2 December 2021. Ano. Shumba.
  23. Web site: SA Amapiano Music Awards 2021: All the winners Music in Africa. 25 October 2021 . Music in Africa. 2022-05-21.
  24. Web site: Countdown to 30th SAMA Awards is underway. Bona Magazine. 2024-08-14. Nomonde. Simelane.