Nicodimas Sekheta Mogashoa[1] (born June 9, 1992), professionally known as Da Capo (/dɑː ˈkɑːpoʊ/), is a South African DJ and record producer.[2] Born and raised in Seshego, Da Capo rose to prominence after remixing the single "Pretty Disaster" by Moneoa. He then signed a recording deal with Soulstic Music and his studio debut album Indigo Child (2017), which was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).
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| Born | Nicodimas Sekheta Mogashoa 9 January 1992 Seshego, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
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| Years active | ?.–present |
| Awards | Full list |
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| Also known as | DJ Da Capo |
| Origin | Johannesburg |
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| Website | IG.com/dacapo |
Career
Nicodimas Sekheta Mogashoa was born on August 14, 1992, Seshego township Zone 3, Polokwane, South Africa. After completed his matric, he studied for media and communication at University of Limpopo but dropped out.[3][4] His musical career began as a rapper and later developed interest on house music.[5]
After he signed a record deal with Soulstic Music,[5][4] Indigo Child was released on December 8, 2017, in South Africa.[6] It features GoodLuck, Berita, Wanda Baloyi, Jackie Queens, Renee Thompson, Soulsta, Miss Dippy, Tshepo King, and Darian Crouse.[5] The album was certified double platinum[7] and garnered over 36.5 million streams on digitally streaming platforms.[8]
He established independent record label Genesys Entity[9] and released his EP Genesys in May 2020.[10][11] "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 Sun-El Musician.[12]
In the fourth quarter of 2021, he collaborated with Gallo to remix "Imbizo", which appeared on compilation album Music is Forever, released on December 17, 2021.[13]
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.[14] "Molili" reached No 29 at Phalaphala FM Top 30 Chart.[14]
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.[15]
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 Jimpster, Nick Holder, Quinton Harris.[16]
Awards and nominations
Dance Music Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2018 | Indigo Child | Album of The Year | Won | [17] |
| 2019 | Himself | Best Producer | Nominated | [18] |
| "Found You" featuring Berita | Best Music Video | Nominated |
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2019 | Himself | Best Afro House Artist | Won | [19][20][21] |
Limpopo Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2018 | "Found You" | Best Dance/House Single | Nominated | [22] |
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2021 | "Yehla Moya" | Remix of the Year | Won | [23] |
| Best Collaboration | Nominated | |||
| 2022 | "Uhuru" Sun-El Musician, Azana, and Da Capo | Remix of the Year | Won | [24][25] |
| "Mama" | Nominated |
Discography
- Touch (2013)
- Indigo Child (2017)
- Genesys (2020)
- Return to the beginnings (2021)
- Bakone EP (2023)
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
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| "Visualise" | 2014 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "Ki Lo Fe?" (featuring KALINÉ) | 2016 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "Found You (featuring Berita) | 2017 | — | Indigo Child | ||||
| "Afrikaans" (featuring Tshepo King) | 2019 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "Yauna" (Darque, Da Capo featuring Idd Aziz) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Afrofuturism" (Kojo Akusa, Da Capo) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "QUEDATE" | 2020 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "Better" (featuring Jethro Tait) | 2022 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "Soze" (Earful Soul, Da Capo featuring Sia Mzizi) | 2023 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "Secret ID" (Moojo, Da Capo) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "5 ESTRELLAS" | 2024 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||