| Oscar Mbo | |
| Background: | non_performing_personnel |
| Birth Name: | Oscar Mbongeni Ndlovu |
| Birth Place: | Pretoria |
| Origin: | Mpumalanga, South Africa |
| Years Active: | 2017–present |
| Label: | The Ashmed Hour Records |
| Associated Acts: | Kabza De Small |
Oscar Mbongeni Ndlovu, is a South African record producer, podcaster and DJ. He creates house music containing elements of deep house, deep tech, Nu Jazz, broken beat and Lounge music.[1]
He is best known for his founding and starring roles in the entertainment podcast, The Ashmed Hour show.[2]
Oscar Mbo was born in Pretoria and raised in a Kriel, Mpumalanga west of Witbank where he spent much of his childhood.[1]
In September 2019, he released his debut EP, Life & Love and later in November launched his debut album, Golden Power. He is also a member of the trio group Golden Boys Entertainment.[3]
He has also been featured on Kaya FM's Platinum Friday with T-Bose,[4] Metro FM, TransAfrica Radio and on the Vuzu music television show, Hit Refresh.[5] He has received an endorsement from Diesel.[6]
In 2019, he did his first international tour in DJOON Club in Paris for DJ Shimza's One Man Show as well as in Mozambique.[8] He has also performed and headlined in festivals such as the House Musiq Festival in Swaziland[9] and the Wololo Music Festival in Witbank.[10]
In October 2020, he released his second studio album titled, For The Groovists, which was nominated for the 27th South African Music Awards for Dance album[11] and featured amapiano producer Kabza De Small.[12]
In February 2021, he performed at Blizz Lounge in Pretoria alongside singer Brian Temba.[13]
In July 2021, he released his EP titled, Defenders of House.[14]
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | ||||||||
| "Moya Wami" (featuring MaWhoo) | 2020 | — | ||||||
| "Ulele" (Oscar Mbo, C-Black) | 2021 | — | ||||||
| "God Listen" (LebtoniQ, Mega BT, Oscar Mbo) | 2022 | — | ||||||
| "Mohigan Sun" (Mörda, Oscar Mbo featuring Murumba Pitch) | 1 | RiSA: 2× Platinum [15] | Asante | |||||
| "iMali" (featuring Brandon Dhludhlu) | 2024 | — | Have a Groovy Day | |||||
| Yes God Oscar Mbo, KG Smallz, & Thakzin Dearson featuring Mhaw Keys & Mörda | 2023 | |||||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||||||
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | South African Music Awards | Male Artist of the Year | [16] |
| Best Dance Album |