Kasango

South African DJ

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

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"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.

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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.

*[Ref.]: References