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Oskido is a South African Dj whose music career has been spanning three decades. He is renowned for popularizing the Kwaito music genre that is the mainstay of South African local music. He is passionate about music as he is still performing and dropping albums with the likes of Winnie Khumalo and Monique.
The famous Dj has moved up the ranks in South Africa’s music industry to become an influential voice in the country’s music and entertainment scene. This is evident as various music performers like Mafikizolo, Boom Shaka, and Dj Zinhle have come up from his co-founded music label Kalawa records.
Oskido profile summary
- Full name: Oscar Bonginkosi Mdlongwa
- Year of Birth: 1957
- Age: 63 (in 2020)
- Marital status: Married
- Wife: Mathopelo
- Gender: Male
- Profession: Dj and businessman
- Instagram: @oskidoibelieve
Early life and career
Oskido age is 63 years. He was born in 1957 in the North-Western part of South Africa to his parents Esaph Mdlongwa and Emily Molefi. His father is of Zimbabwean heritage while his mother is a South African. His father was a pol
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Oskido
Oscar Mdlongwa - better known by his stage name Oskido (or Oscar Warona, Godzilla or The Big O) is a hugely popular producer, performer, radio presenter and entrepreneur. Born in Oukasie, Brits, he grew up between South Africa (Brits) and Zimbabwe (Bulawayo), later moving to Johannesburg to chase his music dream. In the early 90s he started Kalawa Records with Don Laka and Christos, which later changed to Kalawa Jazzmee when it was joined by Trompies members Mandla 'Spikiri' Mofokeng, Zynne Mahoota Sibika and E Mjokes Matsane. The record label has been at the forefront of youth culture and has produced top acts such as Bongo Maffin, Mafikizolo, and Thebe.
Oskido is also a member of the duo Brothers of Peace – BOP (with Bruce Sebitlo) and is known for his top-selling 'Church Grooves' compilation series. In 2012, he launched the 'I Believe' project, which is also the name of his radio show on Metro FM. Oskido was honored with a Special Recognition Award at the 9th Channel O Video Music Awards in 2012 for his contribution in the development of South African music scene, and
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Oskido
South African DJ and record producer
Oscar Sibonginkosi Mdlongwa (born 29 November 1967[1]) is a South African recording artist, DJ, record producer and businessman.[2] Having been in the music industry for over 26 years, Oskido has reached a prominent status in the South African music industry, more-so in popular youth culture. He is undoubtedly one of the pioneering artists that popularised the Kwaito genre of music outside of the townships of South Africa, and he's been central to the rise of Afro-house and opened doors for the new genre known as amapiano.[3][4] Oskido is the co-founder of Kalawa Jazmee Records (formerly Kalawa Records), a record label that is home to musical acts like Mafikizolo, Bongo Maffin, and many other foremost groups.[5]
Life and career
1967-1990: Early childhood
Oscar Sibonginkosi Mdlongwa born in November 26, 1967, to the late Zimbabwean father, Esaph Mdlongwa, who was a politician and his South African mother, Emily Sophia Molefi, in Oukasie township, Brits, North West,
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