Kasango

Kasmario Thulani Ike Fankis, professionally known as Kasango, was born in Welkom, Free State, South Africa. Early in his life, he developed an interest in music, particularly House Music, which he discovered at the age of 16. This early exposure led him to collect records and pursue a career in music. In 2010, he furthered his education by studying Advanced Music Production and Music Business at the Soul Candi Institute of Music, establishing a formal foundation for his career in the industry.

Kasango gained significant attention in 2019 when his debut song, ‘One Night’ featuring Jamie Fallon Smith, was included in Black Coffee’s Appreciation Mix For 2019. This exposure led to wider recognition within the music scene. His career progressed with the release of hit songs such as ‘Osama,’ featuring Grammy award-winning artist Zakes Bantwini. ‘Osama’ achieved considerable success, reaching number one on the RAMS chart for 12 consecutive weeks and earning a 4x Platinum certification. The track was also recognized with the BBC Radio One Essential New Tune by Pete Tong, further solidifying Kasango’s international standing.

His achievements include winning the Miami Electronic Dance Music Awards (EDMA) for ‘Song of the Year’ in 2026 for ‘Fire Fire.’ Additionally, at the South African Music Awards (SAMA) in 2022, he received awards for SAMRO Highest Radio Airplay Composer and Best Collaboration for ‘Osama.’ Kasango now performs globally, with touring schedules across Europe, America, and South America, as he continues to build his brand and refine his craft in the music industry. In November 2024, Pete Tong awarded him another Essential New Tune for his remix of London band TMPLE.