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Kasango

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Kasmario Thulani Ike Fankis, professionally known as Kasango, is a South African DJ and music producer from Welkom, Free State.[1] His musical interest began at the age of 16, rose to fame with his number-one single "Osama", released in 2021, chartered for 12 consecutive weeks.[2]

Kasango attended Soul Candi Institute of Music where he studied Advanced Music Production and Music Business in 2010.[1]

Career

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His single "Osama" with Zakes Bantwini was released on 10 September 2021. The song chartered number 1 on RAMS chart for 12 consecutive weeks.[3][4][5]

Singles

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As lead artist

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List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
ZA
"One Night" (Kasango featuring Bobbi Fallon) 2020 — Non-album single
"Let You Go" (DJEFF, Kasango featuring Betty Gray) 2021 — Non-album single
"Closer / Ma Vie Celeste" (Kasango, Kosmas) — Non-album single
"Osama" (Zakes Bantwini, Kasango" 1 4× Platinum Ghetto King
"Sikelela" (TNS, Kasango featuring Bukeka) 2022 — Non-album single
"Ilizwi" (Citizen Deep, Kasango featuring Bukeka) — Arcade
"Dance for Me" (Like Me, Kasango featuring Julia Church) 2023 — Non-album single
"Solitude" (Kasango, Auguste, Tayllor) — Non-album single
"Best Friend" (4rain, Kasango featuring Jimmy Nevis) — Non-album single
"Save a Prayer" (Kasango, Leo Guardo, Leo Gira featuring Jordan Grace) — Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Achievements

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South African Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2022 "Osama" SAMRO Highest Radio Airplay Composer Won [6]
Best Collaboration Won

References

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  1. ^ a b "Kasango Biography". Sho Magazine. 2020-01-11. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  2. ^ "The hottest local and international digital music streaming chart in South Africa". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  3. ^ Mphande, Joy (2021-11-11). "Zakes Bantwini makes history with 'Osama' on radio charts". This LIVE. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  4. ^ Malema, Poelano (2021-11-10). "Zakes Bantwini's 'Osama' retains the #1 spot 10 weeks in a row". East Coast Radio. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  5. ^ Coetzee, Nikita (2021-11-10). "Zakes Bantwini's Osama holds top spot on RadioMonitor airplay chart for a record-setting 10 weeks". South Africa: News24. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  6. ^ "The famed hit song 'Osama' wins big at the SAMA28". Pat on Brands. 2022-08-31. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
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