Focalistic

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Focalistic
Born
Lethabo Sebetso

(1996-05-26) 26 May 1996 (age 25)
Pretoria, South Africa
Other namesPitori Maradona
Alma materUniversity of Pretoria (Political Science)
Occupation
  • singer
  • rapper
Partner(s)DBN Gogo[1] (?-present)
Parent(s)
  • Kgomotso Sebetso (father)
Musical career
GenresHip Hop
Instrumentsvocals
Years active2016–present
Labels18 Area Holdings
Associated acts

Lethabo Sebetso[2] (born 26 May 1996), professionally known as Focalistic, is a South African rapper. Born and raised in Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria, Sebetso was a footballer prior to pursuing a music career as a rapper, Sebetso released debut studio album Sgubhu Ses Excellent (2020).

Career[edit]

Lethabo Sebetso born May 26, 1996 in Zone 6, Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria,[3] his father Kgomotso Sebetso was the former political journalist working at SABC. Lethabo graduated at the University of Pretoria in political science degree. In 2016, he won Artist on Rise competition.[2] His single "Fak'mali" debuted number 1 on YFM Hip Hop music charts. In early 2020, he established his own record label 18 Area Holdings in partnership with The Vth Seasons.[4][5] On April 10, 2020, his Extended Play Quarantined was released.[6] In April 2020, his single "Ke Star" featuring Virgo Deep was released. "Ke Star" was certified gold with sales of 25 000 copies.[7]

In November 2020, he joined RADAR African programme by Spotify.[8] Sghubu Ses Excellent was released on December 4, 2020.

In February 2021, his remix "Ke Star", featuring Davido and Virgo Deep was released globally.[9] The single received enormous international success and charted at number 16 on Billboard Top Triller Global chart in the U.S.[10] At 2021 All Africa Music Awards he received seven nominations in the Best male artiste, Artiste of the Year, Best African collaborations, Best Artiste African dance, Best Artiste in African Electro, Break out artiste of the year, Song of the Year.[11]

In early September 2021, he headlined to AmaFest Tour in the UK, to further promote Amapiano genre.[12] In September 27, his studio Extended Play, President Ya Straata, was released with its lead single, "16 Days No Sleep", featuring Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa and Mellow & Sleazy.[13] Focalistic was nominated for Best African Act at MTV Europe Music Awards in 2021.[14][15]

In early March 2022, Focalistic performed at 02 Arena in London alongside with Nigerian singer Davido.[16]

In May 1, he embarked on North American Tour, the tour will visit 12 cites includes; Washington D.C, Houston, Dallas, Orlando, Minnesota, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Atlanta and New York.[17]

Personal life[edit]

His father Kgomotso Sebetso died in a car accident in his hometown of Garankuwa in 2011.[1]

Discography[edit]

  • Sgubu ses Excellent (2020)
  • President ya Strata (2021)

Awards and nominations[edit]

African Muzik Magazine Awards[edit]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 Ke star (Remix)" Best Collaboration Won [18]
Best Male Southern Africa Won
Song of the Year Nominated

Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards[edit]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2022 Himself Favourite African Star Nominated [19]

Vodafone Ghana Music Awards[edit]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2022 Himself Best African Artist Nominated [20]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Seemela, Masego (2 March 2022). "Let's fall in love with Focalistic and DBN Gogo in Paris". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
  2. ^ a b Mokwena, Tebogo. "FOCALISTIC SETS HIS SIGHTS ON STARDOM". Daily SUN. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
  3. ^ Kumona, Molife (7 January 2022). "The only Focalistic interview worth reading right now". GQ. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
  4. ^ Ntsinde, Mandisa. "Opinion: Here How Focalistic Has Managed To Completely Own 2020". zkhiphani. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  5. ^ Mazaza, Shiba Melissa (20 December 2020). "Focalistic's 20/20 vision for Africa | Citypress". Citypress. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  6. ^ Jabulani, John. "Focalistic drops New "Quarantined Tarantino" EP". Ubetoo. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
  7. ^ Israel A, John. "Focalistic's "Ke Star" Song With DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small has Gone Gold". Ubetoo. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  8. ^ "Spotify announces Focalistic as its latest RADAR Africa Artist | YoMzansi. Documenting THE CULTURE". YoMzansi. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  9. ^ Shabangu, Nobantu. "Focalistic Drops 'Ke Star' Remix Featuring Davido - OkayAfrica". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  10. ^ Nkosi, Jabulani. "Focalistic's "Ke Star" Remix Becomes 1st SA Song To Reach Global Billboard Triller Chart". Ubetoo. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
  11. ^ M, Recky. "Focalistic bags 7 AFRIMA nominations | Celebs Now". Celebs Now. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
  12. ^ "WATCH: DBN Gogo, Kamo Mphela, Focalistic and Mr JazziQ bring amapiano to the UK". Independent Online. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
  13. ^ "Focalistic has released his new EP, President Ya Straata, which was released with the lead single, 16 Days No Sleep, featuring Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa and Mellow & Sleazy". JustNje. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
  14. ^ Tjiya, Emmanuel. "Focalistic's star rises as he gets nominated for MTV EMA". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
  15. ^ Tjiya, Emmanuel (15 December 2021). "The year of superstar Focalistic". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
  16. ^ Gaanakgomo, Constance (7 March 2022). "WATCH | 'Pitori to London'- Focalistic performs alongside Davido at O2 arena". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
  17. ^ Darangwa, Shingai (1 May 2022). "Focalistic kicks off 12-city North American tour". Independent Online. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  18. ^ Hansen, Gabriel Myers (13 December 2021). "African Muzik Magazine Awards 2021: All the winners | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
  19. ^ Shumba, Ano (23 March 2022). "African artists nominated for Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
  20. ^ Hansen, Gabriel Myers (21 March 2022). "Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2022: All the nominees | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved 25 March 2022.


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