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Mandisa Radebe professionally known as DBN Gogo, is a South African DJ and music producer who was born on 28 May 1993.[1] 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. [2]
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In April 2020, she was featured on Channel O's Lockdown House Party hosted by Channel 0 and garnered local attention.[3]
"Khuza Gogo" featuring Mpura, Ama Avenger, and M.J was released on 19 March 2021.[4] The song was certified platinum by in South Africa.[5]
On 21 August 2021, her first collaborative EP Thokoza Café with DJ Dinho was released[6]
In October 2021, she became the first South African to join Global Equal programme by Spotify.[7][8]
In 1 February, she was announced as a host of Boiler Room x Ballantine's True Music Studios.[9] Her record label Zikode Records was established in February 2022, in partnership with Universal Music Group.[10]
"Bells" with TNK MusiQ, DJ Stopper featuring Eltonk SA was released on March 4, 2022. The song entered Local Streaming Top 10 at number 1.[11]
In March 2022, she was featured on Spotify Africa Radar programme.[12]
In 24 April, she headlined to Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival which was held in U.S.[13]
In early November 2022, She announced her debut studio album What's Real.
The album was released on 25 November 2022.
In 2023, she collaborated with the talented singer Zee Nxumalo and DJ duo Shakes & Les on the song "Funk 55". The song peaked at no.6 and was certified 5x platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).
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Personal life
Mandisa Radebe was born in Durban, but her family relocated to Pretoria where she grew up and spent her childhood.[14][15] Her interest in music began at early age, participating in school choirs.[15] She studied law at the University of Pretoria.[16][17]
Radebe comes 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.[18][3]
She is also related to South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
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Discography
- Thokoza Café (2021) (with DJ Dinho)
- Break Through (2021) (with Unlimited Soul)
- Whats Real (2022)
- Click Bait (2024)
Singles
As lead artist
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Awards
Basadi in Music Awards
Clout Africa awards
DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards
MTV Europe Music Awards
Metro FM Music Awards
Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards
SA Amapiano Music Awards
South African Music Awards
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