Not too long ago Sipho Mbonambi, who is famously known as Mfana kah Gogo was Just like anyone else fighting to make his music dream come true while going to school in what can be said to be from grass to grace.

The internet sensation, whose music has gone viral on TikTok platform, was easily elevated to superstardom, thanks to the music application. The 17-year-old who took TikTok by storm with his popular songs such as Bopha.

Hlal’ethembení and Kusazoshuba are ready for his career to take off Born in Zwelibomvu near Ngakwa Ndengezi, Mfana kah Gogo has bypassed the long process of searching for a recording deal, but instead have companies chasing for his signature.

Following his popularity and massive views of his videos, talent scouts and recording companies begun competing for his signature.
The race of who gets him first ended last week when Sony Music Africa signed the young talent.

As a result, the singer has dropped his first single under Sony records titled Jabula, an inspiring song that encourages people to have fun while there is time for that Speaking to TimeOut, Mfana kah Gogo is still pinching himself in disbelief that he clinched a recording deal and ready to officially launch his music career Since he signed on the dotted line with Sony, he has been overwhelmed because everything has happened too fast for him.

I’m so happy and scared at the same time because everything just happened for me. I didn’t expect that by this time I would have signed a recording deal and have my music ready to be released. Few months ago, I was just enjoying singing on TikTok for my fans I was just enjoying singing and exploring with different sounds and God made it happen for me, he admits.

Since people saw my music on TikTok, I have received a lot of offers from different companies. I had to sit down with my team and decide what will work for me because offers were just coming, I am excited that my single will be released.

The young singer, who has been singing since he was six years old in church with his grandmother, uGogo uMaMbonambi, did not only attract recording companies, but also stars of the industry are interested in collaborating with him.

Among the people who wanted to collaborate with him

DJ Maphorisa and Major League DJz.

The TikTok star set himself apart from other artists on this app with his detailed lyrics that speak about ordinary life and his grandmother’s life lessons, He says the
name Mfana Kah Gogo came from friends and people his from his village because he was always around his grandmother. He was given the name at a young age, but it has stuck with him until now.

The Amapiano singer is so talented that be turns any thing to a song and he does not have to write the music down. His music is inspired by his oWn life, life in general while touching on the good and bad that is happening in the world.

My music is a reflection of my life and how I was raised by my grandmother. God is good for protecting me and those who are happy, so that people can be. I have so much respect for my grandmother, she also raised her six grandkids who some are orphans and made sure we get everything I will never forget that she used her pension money to make sure we get everything we want, he shares.

Now that thing has opened up for Mfana kah Gogo, the star cannot stop who is known in the area for loving church and helping people.

“My biggest dream is to build my grandmother and the rest of the family a big house and make her happy before God takes her away from us, I would have not
been where I am today if it was not for her and her teaching

Mfana kah Gog, who is doing grade 11 at Pundindulca Secondary Scbool in  Tafelkop, Ndengezi, Zwelibomvu, near Mariannhill, Kwazulu Natal

Since his uncle was a hip-hop singer, though he never became famous, Mfana kah Gogo developed interest in the genre. He Says it was only in December
that be started singing Amapiano music.

Since then, he has composed songs that can fit in two albums.

I was in grade 2 when started singing at church, used to sing alone or with my grandmother.

Because my uncle was a hip-bop singer developed love for hip hop and began writing songs.

Since December, I have been composing songs and my friend Mshekzin has been creating beats for me, I have a list of these songs readily to be released.

Since he is still at school, the singer plans to balance both school and singing by focusing on his studies during the week and do music on weekends.

He said that his family, fellow learners and people in the village are excited as his career blossoms