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 nameTshegofatso Ketshabile
Also known asPink Panther
Born (1990-05-21) 21 May 1990
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
OriginSouth African
Citizenship
GenresPop, R&B, Hip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2014–present
Labels
Websiteofficialtshego.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]

References
  1. Simiyu, Albert (22 August 2019). "The secret behind Tshego Ketshabile's rise in rap music". Briefly. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  2. "Tshego". Def Jam Africa. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  3. Staff Reporter. "Cassper Nyovest, Nadia Nakai and Tshego join Def Jam Africa". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
  4. 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.
  5. Adekunle, Joy (12 July 2019). "Photos: Tshego welcomes new born baby | Fakaza News". Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  6. "Listen to Tshego's Debut Album 'Pink Panther'". OkayAfrica. 31 August 2019. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  7. "Tshego Finally Drops Pink Panther Album, Hip Hop Fans React". SA Hip Hop Mag. 30 August 2019. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  8. Ncube, Dumisani (30 August 2017). "Veezo and Tshego to share stage". Mmegi Online. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  9. "SA Hip Hop Awards 2019: All the winners". Music In Africa. 21 November 2019. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  10. 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.
  11. "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.
  12. "Tshego the 'Pink Panther' signs with Universal Music Africa". Ghana Music. 22 July 2019. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  13. "Here Are the 2020 South African Hip Hop Awards Winners". OkayAfrica. 14 December 2020. Retrieved 6 March 2022.


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