OSKIDO

Oscar Sibonginkosi Mdlongwa, known professionally as Oskido, was born on November 29, 1967 in Oukasie township, Brits, North West, South Africa. He is a South African recording artist, DJ, record producer and businessman. Oskido's career began when he volunteered to perform at Razzmatazz after the scheduled DJ failed to show up. This opportunity led him to release cassette compilations Mixmaster and Big Jam, boosting his popularity outside of Johannesburg. In 1994, under the Brothers of Peace banner with Bruce "Dope" Sebitlo, Oskido released and produced eight albums including the kwaito classic "Makwerekwere". He co-founded Kalawa Jazmee Records in 1992, which became a prominent label for youth culture. Notable acts signed to the label include Mafikizolo and Bongo Maffin. Oskido received the Lifetime Achievement award at the 13th Metro FM Music Awards. In July 2021, he released the single "Sizophelelaphi" with Msaki.