Tshego

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).

Tshego
Birth name	Tshegofatso Ketshabile
Also known as	Pink Panther
Born	(1990-05-21) 21 May 1990 (age 35) Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Origin	South Africa
Citizenship	United States (citizenship by birth) South Africa (1990–present)
Genres	Pop, R&B, Hip hop
Occupations	Singer songwriter
Instrument	Vocals
Years active	2014–present
Labels	Def Jam Africa (current) Universal Music Africa (current) Family Tree (former)
Website	officialtshego.com

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 Name	Release Year	Ref
Pink Panther	2019	[6][7]

Single discography

Single Name	Release Year	Ref
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

Year	Award Ceremony	Award Name	Work	Results	Ref
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]