Myztro

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Tshiamiso Sekowe
Born
Tshiamiso Sekowe

Soshanguve, South Africa
NationalityFlag of South Africa.svg  South African
Other namesMyztro
EducationReitumetse High School ( matriculated )
Alma mater Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
Occupations
Years active2020–present
Relatives DJ Maphorisa (elder brother)
Awards South African Music Award for Newcomer of the Year (2023)
Musical career
Also known asBra Biza
Instrument(s)
Labels
Website iG.com/myztro

Tshiamiso Sekowe is a South African DJ and record producer professionally known under the alias of Myztro. Born and bred in Soshanguve, he is the biological brother of DJ Maphorisa. [1] [2]

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He came to prominence subsequent to the release of "Emcimbini", "Dipatje tsa Felo" and "66", [2] the latter certified Multi-Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA). [3]

Awards and nominations

YearAward ceremonyCategoryRecipient/Nominated workResultsRef.
2021 Mzansi Kwaito and House Music AwardsMost Voted Song"Emcimbini"Nominated [4]
2022 All Africa Music Awards Best Artiste/Duo/Group in African Electro"66 & Dipatje Tsa Felo"Nominated [5]
2023 Metro FM Music Awards Best Viral Challenge"Tobetsa"Nominated [6]
2023 South African Music Awards Newcomer of the Year Nkwari 2.0Won [7]
Best Amapiano AlbumPending
Remix of the Year"Tobetsa Remake"Pending

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  2. 1 2 Yanos, The (4 August 2023). "Myztro Opens Up About Being Maphorisa's Little Brother In The Music Industry - The Yanos Magazine". theyanos.co.za. Archived from the original on 6 October 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  3. ↑ "Certifications 2023". www.risa.org.za. Archived from the original on 6 October 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
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