Focalistic

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Focalistic
File:Focalistic (2020).png
Born
Lethabo Sebetso

(1996-05-27) 27 May 1996 (age 29)
Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria, South Africa
Other namesPitori Maradona, President ya Straata
Alma materUniversity of Pretoria (political science)
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
PartnerPabi Cooper
Musical career
GenresAmapiano, hip hop
InstrumentVocals
Years active2016–present
Labels18 Area Holdings

Lethabo Sebetso[1] (born 26 May 1996), professionally known as Focalistic, is a South African rapper. He rose to prominence after his single "Ke Star", reached number 16 on Billboard Top Triller Global charts.[2] Born and raised in Pretoria, Sebetso was a footballer prior pursuing a music career as a rapper, released his debut studio album Sgubhu Ses Excellent (2020).

Career

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Lethabo Sebetso born on 26 May 1996 in Zone 2, Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria;[3] His father, Kgomotso Sebetso was a former political journalist at the South African Broadcasting Corporation SABC. Lethabo graduated at the University of Pretoria in political science degree. In 2016, he won Artist on Rise competition.[1] 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 10 April 2020, his Extended Play Quarantined Tarantino was released.[6] In April 2020, his single "Ke Star" featuring Vigro 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] Focalistic revealed track listing and announced release date in 25 November.[9] Sghubu Ses Excellent was released on 4 December 2020.

In February 2021, his remix "Ke Star", featuring Davido and Vigro Deep was released globally.[10] The single received enormous international success and charted at number 16 on Billboard Top Triller Global chart in the U.S.[11] 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.[12]

In early September 2021, he headlined to AmaFest Tour in the UK, to further promote Amapiano genre.[13] In 27 September, 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.[14] Focalistic was nominated for Best African Act at MTV Europe Music Awards in 2021.[15][16]

In early March 2022, Focalistic performed at O2 Arena in London alongside with Nigerian singer Davido.[17]

In 1 May, he embarked on North American Tour, the tour will visit 12 cities includes; Washington D.C, Houston, Dallas, Orlando, Minnesota, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Atlanta and New York.[18]

In October 15, he announced his studio album Ghetto Gospel which was set to be released on November 18, 2022.

"Tabela Hape" featuring Kabza de Small, Mellow & Sleazy, and Myztro was released on October 28, 2022, as album's lead single.

In early 2025 he announced his joint studio album with Ch'cco titled Based On A True Story (B.O.A.T.S) which was set to be released on 05 September 2025.

Personal life

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His father Kgomotso Sebetso died in a car accident in his hometown of Ga-Rankuwa in 2011.[19] Focalistic dated South African DJ DBN Gogo,Pabi Cooper and Kamo Mphela .[20]

Discography

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  • Sgubu ses Excellent (2020)
  • President Ya Straata (2021)
  • Ghetto Gospel (2022) [21]
  • 13POS (2024)[22]
  • B.O.A.T.S with Ch'cco (2025)

Singles

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List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
ZA
"Biri Marung" (Mr Pilato, Ego Slimflow, Tebogo G Mashego featuring Sje Konka, Focalistic, DJ Maphorisa, Scotts Maphuma, 2024 1[23] Platinum[24] Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations

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All Africa Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2022 Himself Best Male Artist in Southern Africa Nominated [25]

African Entertainment Awards USA

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2024 Himself Best Male Artist - East/South/North Africa Nominated [26]

African Muzik Magazine Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 Ke star (Remix)" Best Collaboration Won [27]
Best Male Southern Africa Won
Song of the Year Nominated

BET Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2024 Himself Best New International Act Nominated

Headies

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2022 Himself Best Southern African Artiste Of The Year Won [28][29]
2023 Won [30]

Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2022 Himself Favourite African Star Nominated [31]

Vodafone Ghana Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2022 Himself Best African Artist Nominated [32]

South African Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2022 President Ya Straata Best Amapiano Album Nominated [33]

References

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