Oskido Biography
Oskido is a Zimbabwean musician based in South African mostly known for being a DJ. He is also a recording artist, DJ, record producer, and entrepreneur. His real name is Oscar Bonginkosi Mdlongwa
Oskido Early Life
Oskido was born in Brits South Africa on November 23, 1996, to a Zimbabwean father and a South African mother. He lived in Luveve Township in Bulawayo Zimbabwe, where he graduated from high school at Gifford High school Bulawayo. At age 21 he went back to Brits to run a family spaza shop before moving on to Johannesburg where he started his music career
Oskido Education
He went to Gifford High School in Bulawayo for his early education. At 21, he returned to South Africa where he worked at a family tuckshop but later pursued music full time. His father is Esaph Mdlongwa, are a former Luveve Member of Parliament and a member of the Welshman Ncube-led MDC
Oskido Career
He started selling boerewors sausage rolls outside the Razzmatazz nightclub in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, sneaking his way inside the club to spin the closing sessions and slowing down American house tracks to a tempo that “Africans could dance to”.
He teamed up with producers Don Laka and Christos Katsaitis, and together they founded Kalawa Records and released their self-entitled BOP (Brothers Of Peace) compilation in 1993. The label later turned into Kalawa Jazmee in 1995.
Oskido has since gone on to produce numerous artists such as Bongo Maffin, Boom Shaka, and Mafikizolo. He’s also worked with DJ Zinhle and Oskido has very high regard for DJ Zinhle’s talent. Recently DJ Zinhle gave DJ Oskido a shout out for being such a good mentor to her.
Between 2000 and 2010 he released so many albums that together were turned into a compilation called Church Grooves. In the summer of 2019, he released a new album called Akhiwe which soon became a hit. He collaborated with a number of artists on the album such as Winnie Khumalo, Monique, and Tamara Dey.
His work in Zimbabwe
In 2014, Oskido partnered with the National University of Science and Technology (Nust)’s Technopark to run the Masilela Beer Garden as a family entertainment center. They were leasing the property from Ingwebu Breweries — the Bulawayo City Council’s municipal liquor undertaking
Oskido Age
He was born on 23 November 1967 in Brits, North West. He celebrates his birthday on November 23rd every year.
Oskido Family
Oskido is the son of a Zimbabwean politician and a South African woman known as Emily, who was born in the Oukasie township near Brits. His father is Esaph Mdlongwa, who was a former member of the Welshman Ncube-led MDC
Oskido Spouse
He is separated from his wife, Kibi, who they spent many years with, but now he is married to Mathapelo…. And together they are blessed with three kids, Mandy, Naledi, from his previous marriage and a son named Bass from his current wife.
Oskido Children
Oskido has three kids, Mandy, Naledi, from his previous marriage and a son named Bass from his current wife.
Oskido Body Measurements
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Oskido Net Worth
The award-winning South African musician, has an estimated net worth of R27.3 million. which he has earned through his successful career as a musician.
Oskido Awards and Achievements
- MTV Africa Music Award for Best Collaboration in partnership with Absolut
2014 · Y-tjukutja - South African Music Award for Best Remix of the Year
2014 · Tsa Ma Ndebele
Albums
- 2001 – The First Commandment
- 2012 – I Believe
- 2013 – I Believe (Special edition)
Songs
- Tsa Ma Ndebele
- Woza Nana
- Rockafella
- Another Christmas
- Heartbreaker
- Banane mavoko
- #AmaGrootmaan
- Phezu Kwayo
- Wafa Wafa
- We Baba
- Nana
- Khelobedu
- Dlozi
- Fireface
- Save Me Love
- Revolution
- Born with Microphone
- 5 Skippers
- Thula sizwe
- Come Closer
- Mama Wami
- Tsa Ma Ndebele Kids
- Shisa Nyama
- I Believe
Frequently Asked Questions About Oskido
Who is Oskido?
Oskido is one of South African best-known and loved musician
How old is Oskido?
He is 52 as of 2019. He was born on November 23, 1967
How tall is Oskido?
Not Available
Is Oskido married?
Oskido is married to her lovely wife Mathapelo…
How much is His worth?
He has an accomplished musician with an estimated net worth of 2.8 million dollars.
Where does He live?
South Africa
Is Oskido dead or alive?
He is still alive and in good health.
Where is He now?
Johannesburg, South Africa.
State Oskido’s current occupation.
musician and Dj
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Oskido on being a single dad and his legacy
Johannesburg – Selling boerewors rolls on the pavement at night in Yeoville is probably not most people’s idea of being at the right place at the right time for the opportunity to come knocking. But for Oscar “Oskido” Mdlongwa it was the start of a journey that’s made him a household name.
He’s certainly done well for himself since those days – home is an upmarket estate in Midrand patrolled by armed security guards. We drive through a maze of enormous houses, stopping at a glass-walled, double-story mansion where the DJ’s 10-year-old daughter, Naledi, greets us and invites us in.
The house, with three lounge areas, a well-stocked bar, a studio, and an enormous garden and pool, is so huge our voices echo through the passages. We find the music mogul and cofounder of the Kalawa Jazmee record label slouched on a white sofa in one of his lounges, tapping at a laptop.
Wearing a black Adidas tracksuit, sneakers and a cap, Oskido looks younger than his 50 years. He’s just paying some bills, he tells us, gesturing at his laptop as he offers us water or wine. He doesn’t drink much anymore, he says. “That’s why I’m looking good,” he adds with a chuckle.
“I try to eat healthily and exercise, and I avoid alcohol most of the time.” We compliment him on his home and ask if we can photograph it, but he refuses, shaking his head. “I don’t like to brag and to show off, man–you know me.”
He’s learned that lesson over his thirtysomething years in the music industry. “Showing off has done nothing for my career. In life, you learn every day and I’ve learned bragging does not bring me any joy. Instead, one becomes the envy of the town.” His career has certainly been enviable – he’s responsible for bringing the likes of Boom Shaka, Mafikizolo, Busiswa Gqulu, Uhuru and DJ Zinhle into the spotlight. But Oskido is modest to a fault and maintains that whatever he’s accomplished is due to the support of his circle of friends and family.
“The people who surround me made me who I am. They guided me and have been my support system. And even now, Spikiri [Mandla Daniel Mofokeng], Bruce [“Dope” Sebitlo], Eugene [“Donald Duck” Mthethwa] and the other partners of Kalawa call me out when they see me doing something wrong, even at this old age.”
Oskido’s musical journey began outside a club in Yeoville, Joburg, where he sold boerewors rolls at night. By day he’d hone his DJing and producing skills, and at night he’d sell meaty snacks to revelers. Until one night, when he was hastily summoned into the club to play after the DJ who had been booked failed to pitch. And there’s been no looking back. A few years later, in 1992, he formed the record label that would become Kalawa Jazmee, with Don Laka and DJ Christos Katsaitis, who left the label in 1995.
Kalawa is now run by Oskido, Zayne “Mahoota” Sibiya, Bruce Sebitlo, Spikiri and Emmanuel “Mjokes” Matsane. The label is preparing to celebrate its 25-year anniversary at Universal Music in Rosebank, but Oskido wishes he could simply kick back and relax with his kids.
He has two nannies who help him take care of his kids. It’s not easy being a single father, he says, and he hasn’t been the perfect dad either.
“Being a single dad is difficult because of my busy schedule. My children look up to me and I’ve made a lot of mistakes with them watching but as they grow I’ve learned to speak to them about everything.”
Being a father requires on-the-job learning. And even though his eldest is a man now, Oskido says he still needs to do a lotto perfect his fathering skills. “I see a lot of myself in Bass. He has the same drive and ambition as me and a passion for music,” he says. He tries to nurture the talents of all his kids and enjoys spending time with them when he does school drop-offs and takes them shopping.
“I want my children to be proud of me. I want them to say, ‘That’s my man’ even when they get into relationships with men.”
He’s clearly a family man. Oskido’s father is retired Zimbabwean politician Esaph Mdlongwa, the former secretary-general of the MDC, and his mom, Emily Molefi, passed away in 1993. As a child Oskido loved music and his father often tells him stories of how he loved to dance like a baby.
And his mom? “My mother died a long time ago and those are wounds I like to keep closed. That is a pain I don’t like to keep revisiting, but I see my mother in my children sometimes.”
His dad lives in Zimbabwe. “He loves spending time with his grandchildren. He and I are really close, he is like my bro.”
He has few regrets, but booze and beef are among them. Oskido’s early days in the limelight were not easy for him. “They say that with success comes with responsibility and it took many years to learn this lesson.”
He admits to making his share of mistakes along the way, but they helped him in business and in life. “I was young and I was flashy. I had a beef with other artists, like Cassper [Nyovest] and AKA once had, but I learned to grow up. I’ve been taught to stay grounded and to respect everyone from car guards to shop owners, a police officer and everyone I work with, and I carry this everywhere I go.”
Respecting his fans, especially those who pay to watch him perform, has been one of the most important life lessons he’s learned. “People know I used to do some pretty embarrassing things in my youth. I once attended an interview on Selimathunzi dirt drunk, and I was an embarrassment,” he recalls. “When you’re young and famous, with money, you tend to think to be drunk, high or showing off is cool but it can make or break one’s career. I learnt that the hard way.”
He recalls many incidents where he went on stage drunk. “Going on stage drunk and swearing at people was my biggest lesson in growing up. I had so many incidents I regret. I made a conscious decision not to drink and perform.” But it didn’t break him. As he puts it, “Indoda iyawa iphinde ivuke (a man can fall but he can get up again).”
Now he limits drinks to celebrations only. While other men his age might be thinking about slowing down, Oskido has no such plans. He’s also working on an upcoming Bongo Maffin album and firmly believes more Mzansi musicians will be showcased on the global stage soon.
“I envision music in South Africa will grow. The world has become one village and while it was difficult before to penetrate the worldwide market, today anything is possible and I am happy to be part of that journey”