Tshego

Tshego
Birth nameTshegofatso Ketshabile
Also known asPink Panther
Born (1990-05-21) 21 May 1990 (age 34)
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
OriginSouth African
Citizenship
GenresPop, R&B, Hip hop
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2014–present
Labels
Websiteofficialtshego.com

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

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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

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In May 2020, Tshego signed a record deal with Def Jam Africa,[3] a flagship of Def Jam Recordings.

Personal life

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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

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Studio albums

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

Single discography

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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

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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

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  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. ^ a b "Here Are the 2020 South African Hip Hop Awards Winners". OkayAfrica. 14 December 2020. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
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