Oscar Mbo

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Oscar Mbo
Birth nameOscar Mbongeni Ndlovu
Born Pretoria
Origin Mpumalanga, South Africa
Genres
Occupations
Years active2017–present
LabelsThe Ashmed Hour Records
Website www.oscarmbodj.com

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]

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He is best known for his founding and starring roles in the entertainment podcast, The Ashmed Hour show. [2]

Early life

Oscar Mbo was born in Pretoria and raised in a Kriel, Mpumalanga west of Witbank where he spent much of his childhood. [1]

Career

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]  

[7]

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]

Discography

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
"Moya Wami" (featuring MaWhoo)2020—Non-album single
"Ulele" (Oscar Mbo, C-Black)2021—Non-album single
"God Listen" (LebtoniQ, Mega BT, Oscar Mbo)2022—Non-album single
"Mohigan Sun" (Mörda, Oscar Mbo featuring Murumba Pitch)1RiSA: 2× Platinum [15] Asante
"iMali" (featuring Brandon Dhludhlu)2024—Have a Groovy Day
Yes God Oscar Mbo , KG Smallz, & Thakzin Dearson featuring Mhaw Keys & Mörda2023
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations

YearAward ceremonyPrizeResultRef.
2021 South African Music Awards Male Artist of the YearNominated [16]
Best Dance AlbumNominated
2024RAV Music Video of the YearNominated [17]
Remix of the YearNominated [18]
GQ Best Dressed AwardsBest Dressed CelebrityWon [19]

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