Tshego
Tshego | |
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| Birth name | Tshegofatso Ketshabile |
| Also known as | Pink Panther |
| Born | 21 May 1990 Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Origin | South African |
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| Genres | Pop, R&B, Hip hop |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2014–present |
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| Website | officialtshego |
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).
Early life[edit]
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[edit]
In May 2020, Tshego signed a record deal with Def Jam Africa,[3] a flagship of Def Jam Recordings.
Personal life[edit]
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[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
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| Album Name | Release Year | Ref |
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| Pink Panther | 2019 | [6][7] |
Single discography[edit]
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| Single Name | Release Year | Ref |
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| 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[edit]
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| Year | Award Ceremony | Award Name | Work | Results | Ref |
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| 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] |
References[edit]
- ^ Simiyu, Albert (22 August 2019). "The secret behind Tshego Ketshabile's rise in rap music". Briefly. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- ^ "Tshego". Def Jam Africa. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- ^ Staff Reporter. "Cassper Nyovest, Nadia Nakai and Tshego join Def Jam Africa". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ Seemela, Masego (14 December 2020). "Rapper Tshego owns up to his mistakes: I was fully a drug addict when I made 'Hennessy'". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ Adekunle, Joy (12 July 2019). "Photos: Tshego welcomes new born baby | Fakaza News". Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- ^ "Listen to Tshego's Debut Album 'Pink Panther'". OkayAfrica. 31 August 2019. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- ^ "Tshego Finally Drops Pink Panther Album, Hip Hop Fans React". SA Hip Hop Mag. 30 August 2019. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- ^ Ncube, Dumisani (30 August 2017). "Veezo and Tshego to share stage". Mmegi Online. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- ^ "SA Hip Hop Awards 2019: All the winners". Music In Africa. 21 November 2019. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- ^ Simiyu, Albert (7 October 2019). "Have you listened to Cassper's single from his latest album?". Briefly. Archived from the original on 6 March 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- ^ "Listen to an Amapiano Remix of Tshego's Hit 'No Ties' Featuring King Monada and MFR Souls". OkayAfrica. 27 February 2020. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- ^ "Tshego the 'Pink Panther' signs with Universal Music Africa". Ghana Music. 22 July 2019. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- ^ a b "Here Are the 2020 South African Hip Hop Awards Winners". OkayAfrica. 14 December 2020. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
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