Published on November 15th, 2023 | by Charles Myambo
“Mandisa Radebe” who is best known as “DBN Gogo” is a phenomenally gifted and skilled Amapiano artist. The songstress first put the world on notice with her debut Amapiano single – KHUZA GOGO, which went on to become a platinum certified hit! Both KHUZA GOGO and POSSIBLE were nominated as the Amapiano “song of the year” at the 2021 SAMA Awards. DBN Gogo also received a nomination for “Best Female Amapiano Artist” and “Best Amapiano Female DJ Act” that same year. In addition to being an Amapiano phenom, DBN Gogo also owns her own major record label – “Zikode Records”. She truly is an all rounder who can do it all! The Hype Magazine’s Life & Style correspondent, Charles Myambo recently had an interview with DBN Gogo. Below are some excerpts from the interview.
Decorated & Platinum Certified Artist – “DBN Gogo”
Full Video Interview
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Zikode Records Founder – “DBN Gogo”
Key Points Discussed
The captivating meaning and significance behind the moniker – “DBN Gogo”
Gogo’s strong and rich cultural heritage that is often showcased in her music
The passion, professionalism and sheer work ethic that goes into every song DBN Gogo makes
The fulfillment that comes from paving the path for other female artists in the industry
Gogo’s captivating music journey and what led her to Amapiano
One of the songs DBN Gogo enjoyed making the most – “French Kiss”
The positive and collaborative nature of the Amapiano genre
Gogo’s recent US tour and the experience.
The desire Gogo has to see more South African and Amapiano artists topping global music charts and winning Grammy Awards.
Charles Myambo (@BigChaz14 on Twitter) is a columnist and correspondent for industry leader, The Hype Magazine. He is also well known for being a multiple genre #1 Amazon best selling author. In addition to that, Charles is a credentialed journalist as seen in Muck Rack & Press Reader and he is also a highly touted celebrity news correspondent. Moreover, Charles is an international celebrity host and interviewer who has been covered by some of the world’s biggest publications. At present, his interviews have been covered by credible journalistic outlets such as Medium, Flipboard, Press Reader, Muck Rack and many others. He is also a columnist for huge African newspapers such as NewsDay, Daily News, iHarare, ZiFM Stereo (radio station), H-Metro, The Financial Gazette as well as several other European and American publications. (@charlesmyambo on Instagram)