Kasango
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
[edit]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
[edit]As lead artist
[edit]| 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
[edit]South African Music Awards
[edit]| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | "Osama" | SAMRO Highest Radio Airplay Composer | Won | [6] |
| Best Collaboration | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Kasango Biography". Sho Magazine. 2020-01-11. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ "The hottest local and international digital music streaming chart in South Africa". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ Mphande, Joy (2021-11-11). "Zakes Bantwini makes history with 'Osama' on radio charts". This LIVE. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "The famed hit song 'Osama' wins big at the SAMA28". Pat on Brands. 2022-08-31. Retrieved 2024-10-29.