Oscar Mbo
{{Short description|South African record producer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Oscar Mbo
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| background = non_performing_personnel
| birth_name = Oscar Mbongeni Ndlovu
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| birth_place = Pretoria
| origin = Mpumalanga, South Africa
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| years_active = 2017–present
| label = The Ashmed Hour Records
| associated_acts = Kabza De Small
| website ={{URL|www.oscarmbodj.com}}
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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.{{cite web|url=https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/do-not-sleep-on-this-fresh-talent-oscar-mbo/
|title=Do Not Sleep On This Fresh Talent, Oscar Mbo|work=Zkhiphani|accessdate=10 April 2021}}
He is best known for his founding and starring roles in the entertainment podcast, The Ashmed Hour show.{{cite news|author=Thango Ntwasa|url=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/sebenza-live/2019-11-08-how-dj-oscar-mbo-is-using-different-avenues-to-create-listenership-and-open-up-the-industry/
|title=How DJ Oscar Mbo is using different avenues to create listenership and open up the industry|work=Sowetan Live|date=8 November 2019|accessdate=10 April 2021}}
Early life
Oscar Mbo was born in Pretoria and raised in a Kriel, Mpumalanga west of Witbank where he spent much of his childhood.
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.{{cite news|url=http://shomag.com/oscar-mbo-release-his-second-studio-album-titled-for-the-groovists/
|title=Oscar Mbo Releases His Second Studio Album Titled 'For The Groovists'|work=Sho Magazine|date=24 October 2020|accessdate=10 April 2021}}
He has also been featured on Kaya FM's Platinum Friday with T-Bose,{{cite web|url=https://kayatv.co.za/en/kaya-tv-shows/kaya-tv-shows-gen/all-shows-kaya-tv/63123/platinum-fridays-s2020|title=Platinum Fridays (s2020)|work=kayatv.co.za|accessdate=10 April 2021}}{{Dead link|date=February 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Metro FM, TransAfrica Radio and on the Vuzu music television show, Hit Refresh.{{cite web|url=https://scrolla.africa/oscar-mbo-defying-a-clubless-world/
|title=Oscar Mbo – defying a clubless world
|work=iol.co.za|accessdate=10 April 2021}} He has received an endorsement from Diesel.{{cite web|url=https://www.iol.co.za/lifestyle/style-beauty/fashion/diesel-partners-with-sa-djs-to-promote-emerging-talents-f55e4434-63de-4650-8bdf-2f4cfebdbe83
|title=Diesel partners with SA DJs to promote emerging talents|work=iol.co.za|accessdate=10 April 2021}}
{{cite news|author=MNHOUSEINFO|url=https://mnhouseinfo.com/ex-umhlobo-wenene-fm-presenter-dies/
|title=BREAKING NEWS: Ex- Umhlobo Wenene FM presenter dies|date=8 November 2022|accessdate=29 December 2022}}
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.{{cite web|url=https://justnje.com/shimzas-one-man-show-headed-to-mozambique-in-2020/
|title=Shimza's One Man Show headed to Mozambique in 2020/|work=Just Nje|accessdate=10 April 2021}} He has also performed and headlined in festivals such as the House Musiq Festival in Swaziland{{cite news|author=Nokwanda Sibandze|url=http://new.observer.org.sz/details.php?id=11881
|title=Over a Thousand at House Musiq Fest|work=Eswatini Observer|date=9 March 2020|accessdate=10 April 2021}} and the Wololo Music Festival in Witbank.{{cite web|url=https://m.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/480/168959.html
|title=AKA and Cassper Nyovest to headline at Wololo Music Festival|work=bizcommunity.com|accessdate=10 April 2021}}
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{{cite web|url= https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/samas-2021-all-winners
|title= SAMAs 2021: All the winners|work= musicinafrica.net |accessdate=31 July 2021}} and featured amapiano producer Kabza De Small.{{cite web|url=https://www.okayafrica.com/south-african-artists-to-watch-2021/?rebelltitem=12
|title=13 South African Artists To Look Out For In 2021|work=Okay Africa|date=22 January 2021|accessdate=10 April 2021}}
In February 2021, he performed at Blizz Lounge in Pretoria alongside singer Brian Temba.{{cite web|url=https://www.iol.co.za/pretoria-news/news/oscar-mbo-brian-temba-to-perform-at-blizz-lounge-in-pretoria-cbd-d566c5fc-7478-490c-b58b-37ff3ae12c69
|title=Oscar Mbo, Brian Temba to perform at Blizz Lounge in Pretoria CBD|work=iol.co.za|accessdate=10 April 2021}}
In July 2021, he released his EP titled, Defenders of House.{{cite web|url= https://justnje.com/oscar-mbo-releases-ep-defenders-of-house/
|title=Oscar Mbo releases EP, Defenders of House|work=justnje.com |accessdate=31 July 2021}}
Discography
- Love & Life EP (2019)
- Golden Power (2019)
- For The Groovists (2020)
- Defenders of House (2021)
- Groovy Since 90 Sumthin' (2022)
- " Have a Groovy Day " (2024)
=As lead artist=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name |
| scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year ! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;"| Certifications ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album |
|---|
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:100%;"|ZA |
| scope="row" | "Moya Wami" (featuring MaWhoo)
|2020 |— | |{{non-album single}} |
| scope="row" | "Ulele" (Oscar Mbo, C-Black)
|2021 |— | |{{non-album single}} |
| scope="row" | "God Listen" (LebtoniQ, Mega BT, Oscar Mbo)
|rowspan=2|2022 | — | |{{non-album single}} |
| scope="row" | "Mohigan Sun" (Mörda, Oscar Mbo featuring Murumba Pitch)
| 1 | Asante |
| scope="row" | "iMali" (featuring Brandon Dhludhlu)
|2024 |— | |Have a Groovy Day |
| Yes God Oscar Mbo, KG Smallz, & Thakzin Dearson featuring Mhaw Keys & Mörda
| 2023 |
| colspan="8" style="font-size:90%"| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Awards and nominations
| class ="wikitable" |
| Year
!Award ceremony !Prize !Result !{{abbr|Ref.|References}} |
|---|
| rowspan="2"|2021
| rowspan="4"|South African Music Awards |Male Artist of the Year |{{nom}} |
| Best Dance Album
|{{nom}} |
| rowspan=3|2024
|RAV Music Video of the Year |{{nom}} |
| Remix of the Year
|{{nom}} |
| GQ Best Dressed Awards
|Best Dressed Celebrity |{{won}} |
| rowspan=2|2025
|rowspan=2|Metro FM Music Awards |Best Dance Song |{{pending}} |
| Best Styled Artist
|{{pending}} |
References
{{reflist}}
External links
- {{official website|www.oscarmbodj.com}}
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Category:South African podcasters
Category:Year of birth missing (living people)