Tshego

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Tshego
Birth nameTshegofatso Ketshabile
Also known asPink Panther
Born (1990-05-21) 21 May 1990 (age 34)
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
OriginSouth African
Citizenship
GenresPop, R&B, Hip hop
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2014–present
Labels
Website officialtshego.com

Tshegofatso Ketshabile, known professionally as Tshego is a South African-American singer-songwriter. He gained prominence in 2016, after releasing his hit single "Hennessy" and release of his debut album Pink Panther (2019).

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Early life

Tshego was born to two ordained ministers on 21 May 1990 in Atlanta, Georgia United States where his parents were studying. [1] He frequently visited South Africa from the age of 4 until he eventually relocated and settled in Mafikeng to focus on his music career. [2]

Career

In May 2020, Tshego signed a record deal with Def Jam Africa, [3] a flagship of Def Jam Recordings.

Personal life

Tshego has previously admitted to being a drug addict in 2016. [4] Tshego has a daughter born on 12 July 2019 with Lola Kyle. [5]

Discography

Studio albums

Album NameRelease YearRef
Pink Panther 2019 [6] [7]

Single discography

Single NameRelease YearRef
Hennessy (ft. Gemini Major & Cassper Nyovest)2016 [8] [9]
The Vibe (ft Cassper Nyovest)2017 [10]
Money Machine (featuring Nasty C and Nadia Nakai)2018
No Ties (ft. King Monada)2019 [11] [12]

Awards and nominations

YearAward CeremonyAward NameWorkResultsRef
2020 26th South African Music Awards Best R&B/Soul Album Pink Panther Nominated [13]
2020 26th South African Music Awards Record of the Year No Ties Nominated [13]

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