# DBN Gogo

Mandisa Radebe professionally known as DBN Gogo, is a South African DJ and music producer. Born in Durban and raised in Pretoria, she gained local attention following release of her debut single "Khuza Gogo", which was certified Platinum in South Africa.

## Career

In April 2020, she was featured on Channel O's Lockdown House Party hosted by Channel 0 and garnered local attention.
"Khuza Gogo" featuring Mpura, Ama Avenger, and M.J was released on 19 March 2021. The song was certified platinum by in South Africa.
On 21 August 2021, her first collaborative EP Thokoza Café with DJ Dinho was released
In October 2021, she became the first South African to join Global Equal programme by Spotify.
In 1 February, she was announced as a host of Boiler Room x Ballantine's True Music Studios. Her record label Zikode Records was established in February 2022, in partnership with Universal Music Group.
"Bells" with TNK MusiQ, DJ Stopper featuring Eltonk SA was released on March 4, 2022. The song entered Local Streaming Top 10 at number 1.
In March 2022, she was featured on Spotify Africa Radar programme.
In 24 April, she headlined to Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival which was held in U.S.
In early November 2022, She announced her debut studio album Whats Real.
The album was released on 25 November 2022.

## Personal life

Mandisa Radebe was born in Durban, but her family relocated to Pretoria where she grew up and spent her childhood. Her interest in music began at early age, participating in school choirs. She studied law at the University of Pretoria.
Radebe comes from a business and politically connected family. She is the daughter of former South African minister in the presidency Jeff Radebe who was also the former minister of energy. Businesswoman and mining magnate Bridgette Motsepe Radebe is her stepmother.
She is also related to South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

## Discography

* Thokoza Café (2021) (with DJ Dinho)
* Break Through (2021) (with Unlimited Soul)
* Whats Real (2022)
* Click Bait (2024)

## Singles
### As lead artist

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 |
| Title | Year | ZA | Certifications | Album |
| "Mayonie" (DBN Gogo featuring Jobe London, Makhanj, the LowKeys) | 2019 | — | | Non-album single |
| "Sgubu" (Shuffle Musiq, Dinho, DBN Gogo featuring Kbrizzy & Malindi) | 2020 | — | | |
| "Khuza Gogo" (DBN Gogo Blaqnik, Masterblaq featuring Mpura, AmaAvenger, M.J) | 2021 | | RiSA: Platinum | |
| "Kash" (Junior De Rocka, DBN Gogo featuring Khvya M & Tripl3x_Da Ghost) | 2021 | — | | |
| "Zwonaka" (Mellow & Sleazy, DBN Gogo) | 2021 | — | | |
| "Bambelela" (DBN Gogo, Felo Le Tee, Pabi Cooper featuring Young Stunna) | 2022 | — | | |
| "Bells" (DBN Gogo, TNK Musiq, DJ Stopper featuring Eltonk SA) | 2022 | 1 | | |
| "Buya (feat. Nvcho, Nia Pearl, Madlamini, S・O・N, Mathandos, Nicole, Nanette) | 2022 | — | | |
| "Back2School" (Mellow & Sleazy, DBN Gogo featuring Thabza Tee & LastBorn Diroba) | 2022 | — | | |
| "Rough Dance" (DBN Gogo, Reece Madlisa, featuring 2woshort, Classic Deep, six40) | 2023 | — | | |
| "Washaaa" (Sfarzo Rtee, Kelvin Momo, DBN Gogo featuring Shaun 101) | 2023 | — | | |
| "Bhuti" (Nobantu Vilakazi featuring 2woshort, Visca, Shaun Musiq, Ftears) | 2023 | — | | |
| "Masterpiece" (TNK Musiq, DBN Gogo, featuring Rivalz) | 2023 | — | | |
| "Ziphi" (The Boy Tapes, DBN Gogo, T Man Express featuring DrummeRTee924, DQ Official, Sfarzo Rtee) | 2023 | — | | |
| "Uweeeh 2.0" (PRVIS3, Xola TSM, DBN Gogo featuring 2woBunnies) | 2023 | — | | |
| "Daily Paper" (Thutho The Human, DBN Gogo, K-Mat featuring Papa Ghana) | 2023 | — | | |
| "SAdesFakSHen" (DBN Gogo, Benny Bennasi, Thutho The Human) | 2023 | — | | |
| "Baba Kat Girl" (Unkle Ken, DBN Gogo, Moonchild Sanelly featuring ShennyDaDeejay & Candy FLow RSA) | 2023 | — | | |
| "Jikeleza" (DJ Stopper, DBN Gogo, Khanyisa featuring K-MAT, Stixx) | 2023 | — | | |
| "Be Honest" (Elton K, DBN Gogo) | 2023 | — | | |
| "Sikelela" (2woshort, Stompiiey, DBN Gogo, Nvcho, Madlamini) | 2023 | — | | |
| "Funk 55" (Shakes & Les and DBN Gogo featuring Zee Nxumalo Ceeka RSA, Chley) | 2023 | 6 | 5× Platinum | Non-album single |
| "MALI MALI" (DBN Gogo, Shazmiscoul, Yumbs featuring Baby S.O.N & Mashudu) | 2023 | — | | |
| "iNumber Number" (Omagoqa, DBN Gogo featuring Khanyisa) | 2024 | — | | Non-album single |
| "THATHA BAMBA (uLazi Tyler ICU, DBN Gogo featuring Mpho Spizzy, Nation-365, EL Kay Musiq, Yee Taurus) | 2024 | — | | Non-album single |
| "Babize" (Good Guy Styles DBN Gogo featuring Pronic DeMuziq, Boontle RSA | 2024 | — | | Non-album single |
| Empini (Nthabo, DBN Gogo featuring Mnash, Ze2, Sipho Magudulela) | 2024 | — | | Non-album single |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |||||

## Awards
### Basadi in Music Awards

| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2022 | Herself | DJ of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2022 | "Bambelela" (featuring Pabi Cooper, Young Stunna) | Song of the Year | Nominated | |

### Clout Africa awards

| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2022 | Herself | DJ of the Year | Won | |

### DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards

| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2022 | Herself | Favourite DJ | Nominated | |
| 2022 | Herself | Favourite Personality | Nominated | |

### MTV Europe Music Awards

| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2024 | Herself | Best African Act | Pending | |

### Metro FM Music Awards

| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2025 | Herself | Best Female Artist | Pending | |
| 2025 | Herself | Best Styled Artist | Pending | |

### Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards

| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2021 | Herself | Best DJ | Nominated | |
| 2021 | "Khuza Gogo" | Best AmaPiano Song | Nominated | |

### SA Amapiano Music Awards

| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 2021 | "Khuza Gogo" | Amapiano Song of the Year | Nominated |
| 2021 | Herself | Amapiano Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| 2021 | Herself | Best Female Amapiano Artist | Nominated |
| 2021 | Herself | Best Amapiano Female DJ Act | Nominated |
| 2021 | "Dakiwe" | Most Viral Amapiano Song of the Year | Nominated |

### South African Music Awards

| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2024 | "Funk 55" | Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2024 | Click Bait | Best Dance Album | Nominated | |