Oscar Mbo
Oscar Mbo is a South African house DJ, producer and podcaster behind The Ashmed Hour, Golden Power and collaborations including Yes God and Vuka.
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Overview
- Name
- Oscar Mbongeni Ndlovu
- Hometown
- Kriel, Mpumalanga, South Africa
- Work
- DJ, music producer and podcaster
- Early platform
- The Ashmed Hour, launched in 2010
- Debut album
- Golden Power, 2019
Mini bio
How it started.
Raised in Kriel, Oscar grew up around gospel, hip-hop and R&B. A friend encouraged him to DJ because of his record collection. He taught himself DJing and production while studying Occupational Health and Safety.
Finding his audience.
He launched The Ashmed Hour in 2010 and began getting bookings. His debut album Golden Power followed in 2019; he credits its title track with bringing him wider recognition. For The Groovists arrived in 2020, followed by Have A Groovy Day in 2024.
Beyond the booth.
Oscar shortened Mbongeni to Mbo for his stage name. His first international shows in 2019 included Paris and Mozambique. More recently, he has built The GRXXVY Escape event, discussing its Johannesburg edition in a September 2026 interview.
Creditschronological, newest first
- 2026UmuhleWith Mthunzi and Sfundo
- 2026Mngani WamWith Ciza, Mpho.Wav and Makhanj, featuring Danya Devs
- 2025eSamenteniWith MAZIYA, Moonchild Sanelly and Odyssey_
- 2025Love TheoryWith Judy Jay
- 2024VukaWith JAZZWRLD, featuring Thukuthela
- 2024Have A Groovy DayArtist
- 2020For The GroovistsArtist
- 2019Golden PowerArtist
Awards
Quotes
I used to lock myself up and practise almost every day.Oscar Mbo, GQ South Africa
Recalling how he taught himself DJing and music production in his August 2024 cover interview.
Trivia
- He chose money for DJ equipment over the car his parents offered after school.
- His family listened to gospel, hip-hop and R&B, while he gravitated toward kwaito and house.
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