Oscar Mbo

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]

Oscar Mbo
Birth nameOscar Mbongeni Ndlovu
BornMozambique
OriginMpumalanga, South Africa
Genres
Occupation(s)
Years active2017–present
LabelsThe Ashmed Hour Records
Websitewww.oscarmbodj.com

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] 

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.[7] He has also performed and headlined in festivals such as the House Musiq Festival in Swaziland[8] and the Wololo Music Festival in Witbank.[9]

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[10] and featured amapiano producer Kabza De Small.[11]

In February 2021, he performed at Blizz Lounge in Pretoria alongside singer Brian Temba.[12]

In July 2021, he released his EP titled, Defenders of House.[13]

Discography
  • Love & Life EP (2019)
  • Golden Power (2019)
  • For The Groovists (2020)
  • Defenders of House (2021)
  • Groovy Since 90 Sumthin' (2022)

Awards and nominations
Year Award ceremony Prize Result
2021 South African Music Awards Male Artist of the Year Nominated[14]
Best Dance Album Nominated

References
  1. "Do Not Sleep On This Fresh Talent, Oscar Mbo". Zkhiphani. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  2. Thango Ntwasa (8 November 2019). "How DJ Oscar Mbo is using different avenues to create listenership and open up the industry". Sowetan Live. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  3. "Oscar Mbo Releases His Second Studio Album Titled 'For The Groovists'". Sho Magazine. 24 October 2020. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  4. "Platinum Fridays (s2020)". kayatv.co.za. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  5. "Oscar Mbo – defying a clubless world". iol.co.za. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  6. "Diesel partners with SA DJs to promote emerging talents". iol.co.za. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  7. "Shimza's One Man Show headed to Mozambique in 2020/". Just Nje. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  8. Nokwanda Sibandze (9 March 2020). "Over a Thousand at House Musiq Fest". Eswatini Observer. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  9. "AKA and Cassper Nyovest to headline at Wololo Music Festival". bizcommunity.com. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  10. "SAMAs 2021: All the winners". musicinafrica.net. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  11. "13 South African Artists To Look Out For In 2021". Okay Africa. 22 January 2021. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  12. "Oscar Mbo, Brian Temba to perform at Blizz Lounge in Pretoria CBD". iol.co.za. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  13. "Oscar Mbo releases EP, Defenders of House". justnje.com. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  14. "Samas 27: Nominations are out and men are leading the nods". The Citizen. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
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