DBN Gogo

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

Mandisa Radebe professionally known as DBN Nquza 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.

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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

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
ZA
"Funk 55" (Shakes & Les and DBN Gogo featuring Zee Nxumalo Ceeka RSA, Chley)202365× PlatinumNon-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards

Basadi in Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2022HerselfDJ of the YearNominated [16]
"Bambelela" (featuring Pabi Cooper, Young Stunna )Song of the YearNominated

Clout Africa awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2022HerselfDJ of the YearWon [17]

DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2022HerselfFavourite DJNominated [18] [19]
Favourite PersonalityNominated

Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2021HerselfBest DJNominated [20]
"Khuza Gogo"Best AmaPiano SongNominated

SA Amapiano Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2021"Khuza Gogo"Amapiano Song of the YearNominated [21]
HerselfAmapiano Artist of the YearNominated
Best Female Amapiano ArtistNominated
Best Amapiano Female DJ ActNominated
"Dakiwe"Most Viral Amapiano Song of the YearNominated

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