Thursday, 18 June 2020

Fab Gemini -2020 Biography (Artist profile)

Born on the 13th of June 1998, Prince Qhubani Mpofu known by his stage name Fab G Mshanakagogo. Hailing from the high density surburb of Old Magwegwe in Bulawayo is one of the high rising music sensations from the City of Kings with a unique contemporary compelling sound (UMthobanhliziyo "tribal"). Fab G started his musical journey at a very tender age while attending Magwegwe primary school and then he started recording music professionally jn 2014".He  has released quite a number of singles in the past with a number of them enjoying airwaves in the local radio stations,namely: Amafufu and Komborera Dzimba dzemabwe. Quizzed on why he chose the name FAB G Umtshana kagogo,he  explained that his name means Fly Art by Gemini, Gemini paying homage to his Zodiac star sign and Umshana kaGogo is a tribute to his grandmother who means the whole world to him. His music is heavily influenced by his observations of what  transpires in the society, he is a social commentator in his own right. "I grew up listening to the likes of Zola, Shwi No Mthekhala,Maksandi musicians among other artists with a penchant for story telling and social awareness" like Sjava . Fab G is currently working towards his first studio album called Isibane.He's also an actor who plays "Ndex "character on a Zbc drama called MANDLA
And he's currently working with AfroDrumBass a UK label.

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