Nicodimas Sekheta Mogashoa (born June 9, 1992), professionally known as Da Capo (), is a South African DJ and record producer. Born and raised in

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, Da Capo rose to prominence after remixing the

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"Pretty Disaster" by

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. He then signed a recording deal with Soulstic Music and his studio debut album ''Indigo Child'' (2017), which was certified double platinum by the

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(RiSA).

Career

Nicodimas Sekheta Mogashoa was born on August 14, 1992, Seshego township Zone 3,

Polokwane Polokwane (, meaning "Sanctuary" in Northern SothoPolokwane - The Heart of the Limpopo Province ...

, South Africa. After completed his matric, he studied for media and communication at

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but dropped out. His musical career began as a rapper and later developed interest on house music. After he signed a record deal with Soulstic Music, ''Indigo Child'' was released on December 8, 2017, in South Africa. It features GoodLuck, Berita, Wanda Baloyi, Jackie Queens, Renee Thompson, Soulsta, Miss Dippy, Tshepo King, and Darian Crouse. The album was certified double platinum and garnered over 36.5 million streams on digitally streaming platforms. He established independent record label Genesys Entity and released his EP ''Genesys'' in May 2020. "Moyo Wanagu" featuring BATUND was released as EP's lead single. "Light House" was released on September 3, 2021, by TRESOR featuring Da Capo and

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. In the fourth quarter of 2021, he collaborated with

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to remix "Imbizo", which appeared on compilation album '' Music is Forever'', released on December 17, 2021.

2023-present: ''Bakone'', ''Indigo Child II'', ''Aquatone Cotton Fabric''

"Molili" featuring Batundi, Nana Atta and Lokua Kanza released on June 23, 2023, as lead single of his '' Bakone'' EP released on July 14.https://www.blazonmagazine.co.za/afro-house-trailblazer-da-capo-releases-new-dance-ep-bakone/amp/ "Molili" reached No 29 at Phalaphala FM Top 30 Chart. ''Bakone'' was released on July 14, 2023. The EP is an afro-house record fused with afro-tech and deep house elements. Capo calloborated with Batundi, Nana Atta and Lokua Kanza, Da Africa Deep. Same day, Capo was announced as Sghubhu cover star by Apple Music. In February 2024, Capo announced two upcoming albums '' Indigo Child II'', and ''Aquatone Cotton Fabric''.

Artistry

In an interview with The Playground, Da Capo said: his musical career was inspired by

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, Quinton Harris.

Awards and nominations

Dance Music Awards

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Limpopo Awards

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, "Uhuru"

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Discography

* ''Touch'' (2013) * ''Indigo Child'' (2017) * ''Genesys'' (2020) * ''Return to the beginnings'' (2021) * ''Bakone'' EP (2023)

References

{{Reflist Living people 1992 births South African DJs South African record producers People from Polokwane