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About
South African DJ and producer known for songs such as the collaborative songs "Osama" with Zakes Bantwini and "Fire Fire" along with the songs "Like That," "One Night," "Lost," "1001Tracklists: Kasango (DJ Mix)," "Spring Fiesta 2023 (DJ Mix)," "Guessing Game (Kasango Remix)," "Solitude," and "Sinner."
Before fame
He discovered a deep love for house music at age 16 and began collecting records and teaching himself the craft of DJing. He took a major step toward a professional career in 2010 by enrolling at the Soul Candi Institute of Music and studied Advanced Music Production and Music Business. He released his breakout hit "Osama" with Zakes Bantwini in September 2021. He collaborated on the hit song "Fire Fire" in 2025.
Trivia
His song "Osama" earned a BBC Radio 1 Essential New Tune pick from Pete Tong. His remix of TMPLE's "Guessing Game" also received an Essential New Tune nod. He has won South African Music Awards for "Osama" including Best Collaboration and the SAMRO Highest Radio Airplay honor at the 2022 SAMAs.
Family life
His real name is Kasmario Thulani Ike Fankis. He was born in Welkom, Free State, South Africa. His father was a Liberian American guitarist who traveled the world as a skydiver. His father died when he was young.
Associated with
His song "One Night" was featured on Black Coffee's Music Is King 2019 Appreciation Mix.
