Frank Casino

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Frank Casino
Born
Nhlanhla Tshabalala

09 November
Kempton Park, Tembisa, South Africa
NationalityFlag of South Africa.svg  South African
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • Record producer
Years active2016–present
Known forGuest appearance on "Mayo"
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
LabelsGlobe Field
Website iG.com/frankcasino

Nhlanhla Tshabalala, better known as Frank Casino, is a South African rapper and record producer. [1] He is known for his guest appearance on "Mayo" by DJ Speedsta with Shane Eagle, Yung Swiss and Tellaman. [2] [3]

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He went on to release his major single titled "Whole Thing" [4] which was later remixed by Riky Rick. [5]

In 2018 the rapper released a lead singles "Come Alive" [6] and "Sudden" the latter with guest appearance from Cassper Nyovest and Major League DJz from his EP Heroes of Tomorrow which was later certified Gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA), [7] the latter which was also set to appear in his INDEPENDENCE DAY album. [8] [9]

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