Oscar Mbo

Oscar Mbo
Born
Oscar Mbongeni Ndlovu

Pretoria
OriginMpumalanga, South Africa
Genres
Occupations
Years active2017–present
LabelThe Ashmed Hour Records
Websitewww.oscarmbodj.com

Oscar Mbongeni Ndlovu is a South African record producer, podcaster and DJ. He creates house music containing elements of deep house, deep tech, Nu Jazz, broken beat and Lounge music.

He is best known for his founding and starring roles in the entertainment podcast, The Ashmed Hour show.

Early life

Oscar Mbo was born in Pretoria and raised in Kriel, Mpumalanga to the south-west of Witbank where he spent much of his childhood.

Career

In September 2019, he released his debut EP, Life & Love and later in November launched his debut album, Golden Power. He is also a member of the trio group Golden Boys Entertainment.

He has also been featured on Kaya FM's Platinum Friday with T-Bose, Metro FM, TransAfrica Radio and on the Vuzu music television show, Hit Refresh. He has received an endorsement from Diesel. 

In 2019, he did his first international tour in DJOON Club in Paris for DJ Shimza's One Man Show as well as in Mozambique. He has also performed and headlined in festivals such as the House Musiq Festival in Swaziland and the Wololo Music Festival in Witbank.

In October 2020, he released his second studio album titled, For The Groovists, which was nominated for the 27th South African Music Awards for Dance album and featured amapiano producer Kabza De Small.

In February 2021, he performed at Blizz Lounge in Pretoria alongside singer Brian Temba.

In July 2021, he released his EP titled, Defenders of House.

Discography

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
ZA
"Moya Wami" (featuring MaWhoo) 2020 — Non-album single
"Ulele" (Oscar Mbo, C-Black) 2021 — Non-album single
"God Listen" (LebtoniQ, Mega BT, Oscar Mbo) 2022 — Non-album single
"Mohigan Sun" (Mörda, Oscar Mbo featuring Murumba Pitch) 1 RiSA: 2× Platinum Asante
"iMali" (featuring Brandon Dhludhlu) 2024 — Have a Groovy Day
"Mngani Wam" (Ciza, Oscar Mbo, Mpho.Wav, Mkhanj) 2026 — Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations

Year Award ceremony Prize Result Ref.
2021 South African Music Awards Male Artist of the Year Nominated
Best Dance Album Nominated
2024 RAV Music Video of the Year Nominated
Remix of the Year Nominated
GQ Best Dressed Awards Best Dressed Celebrity Won
2025 Metro FM Music Awards Best Dance Song Pending
Best Styled Artist Pending

References

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  6. ↑ "Diesel partners with SA DJs to promote emerging talents". iol.co.za. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  7. ↑ MNHOUSEINFO (8 November 2022). "BREAKING NEWS: Ex- Umhlobo Wenene FM presenter dies". Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  8. ↑ "Shimza's One Man Show headed to Mozambique in 2020/". Just Nje. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  9. ↑ Nokwanda Sibandze (9 March 2020). "Over a Thousand at House Musiq Fest". Eswatini Observer. Archived from the original on 10 April 2021. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
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  14. ↑ "Oscar Mbo releases EP, Defenders of House". justnje.com. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
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  18. ↑ "Sensational Tyla leads the pack with five SAMA30 nominations". Sunday World. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  19. ↑ Manuel, Shannon (31 August 2024). "Introducing the 2024 Best Dressed Winners". GQ Magazine. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  20. ↑ Shumba, Ano (5 March 2025). "Metro FM Awards 2025: All the nominees". Music in Africa. Retrieved 12 March 2025.