Osu’s shares her journey of finding purpose through music
From her first school performance to releasing her own EP, Osu says music was always in her soul - and now she’s building a studio to tell her story her way.
Tsakani– Gugu Tshabangu, better known as Osu, has been singing since she was in primary school. She believes that she was born to be a singer.
“I have always loved music and performing. I am a fully-fledged R’n’B and soul artist, but I am also dabbling in other genres,” she said.
“The first time I heard music, something in me switched. As young as I was, I knew in my soul that this was what I had to do.”
Gugu started making her own music in Grade Nine while in high school. She was mostly just a singer, saying she loved it, but something in her wanted more.
She wanted to learn how to write music, to express herself fully through music.
“I was not just chasing melodies anymore; I wanted to tell stories. Still, my journey had begun much earlier
“Back in primary school, I joined a musical. That was my first real taste of performing, and I remember how alive it made me feel.
“Then in Grade Eight, I joined the school choir, and I was more devoted to it than anything else. Music just pulled me in,” she added.
Looking back, it was not just about singing or performing. It was about finding a voice, my voice, and learning how to use it.
She released a single titled Soap and her debut EP Black & White in 2020. The EP consisted of five tracks.
“In 2022, I dropped Who You Love produced by NKVY.
“I am currently building my own studio to record and drop all the music I want.
“Musically, I may collaborate with Matumza and Titan,” she mentioned.
“Music has not just changed my life, it has been part of me from the start.
“It feels like it was programmed into my very being. I have loved music for as long as I can remember. It has always had an impact on how I see the world and how I experience life.”
In conclusion, she mentioned that music has shaped her circle: “The love I have for creating has always drawn me to some of the greatest people I have ever met. It is more than just sound. It is a connection,” she concluded.
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