Ms Cosmo
Ms Cosmo | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Nonqaba Nozuko Rwaxa |
| Born | 20 January 1984 Soweto, South Africa |
| Origin | Gauteng, South Africa |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | |
| Years active | 2011–present |
Nonqaba Nozuko Rwaxa (born 20 April 1988)[1], better known as Ms Cosmo, is a South African DJ, radio personality, MC, podcaster, music producer and singer . She is known for being the host of The Trap House and The Stir Up on 5FM. She was the first female DJ to join Channel O’s DJ music show, The Bassment.[2]
Early life[edit]
MS Cosmo was born in Diepkloof, Soweto, where she lived the first six years of her life before her family moved to the northern suburbs of Johannesburg. She fell in love with hip-hop from a very young age, being influenced by her cousin.[3]
Education[edit]
She attended Bryanston Primary School and Bryanston High School. She graduated at the University of Johannesburg with a degree in BCom Finance and Investment Management.[4][5]
Career[edit]
After graduating, she worked at a bank as a commercial property finance consultant,[6] but her interest in music led her to enroll at FUSE Academy, which was founded for aspiring DJ's , and has since opened up for Kanye West, Chris Brown, 2 Chainz, Kendrick Lamar and Chance The Rapper during their South African tours.[3]
In 2012, she joined YFM as a YTKO DJ doing weekly live mixes and became the first and only female DJ to join Channel O’s DJ music show the "Bassment".[7]
In 2013, she joined 5FM as a presenter for the weekly hip hop show The Stir Up.[8]
In 2017, she released her first single Connect which featured Nasty C, Rouge and Kwesta which ranked No. 1 on the 5FM & YFM Charts.[9]
In July 2020, she launched her online podcast called "SHE Social Podcast" which promotes women in the arts industry from fashion to music and art.[10] Later that year she released her single Baningi which featured Sho Madjozi, Dee Koala, and Nelisiwe Sibiya.[11] She also released her single Bhuti which featured Boity and Moonchild Sanelly.[12]
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | South African Hip Hop Awards | Best Radio Show | Won[13] |
| 2017 | Liberty Radio Awards | Best Traffic Presenter | Won[14] |
| 2018 | DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards | Favorite DJ | Nominated[15] |
| 2019 | South African Hip Hop Awards | DJ of the Year | Nominated[16] |
| 2020 | South African Hip Hop Awards | DJ of the Year | Nominated[17] |
| 2021 | South African Hip Hop Awards | DJ of the Year | Won[18] |
References[edit]
- ^ "Happy Birthday Ms Cosmo". People Magazine. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ "Ms Cosmo shakes up 5FM". Soweto Live. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ a b "5 Fun Fact You Need To Know About Ms Cosmo". sahiphopmag.co.za. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ "Ms Cosmo on music, Jo'burg city and owning the decks". Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ "Ms Cosmo shows how fierce, strong and powerful women really are". Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- ^ "Ms Cosmo is building her brand". iol.co.za. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ "Let's connect with Ms Cosmo". gq.co.za. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ "Welcome to drive time Ms Cosmo". Nes24. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- ^ "Ms Cosmo's 'Connect' Single featuring Nasty C, Rouge and Kwesta takes the #1 spot on 5FM & YFM Charts". sahiphopmag.co.za. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ "Ms Cosmo Launches New 'SHE Social Podcast'". sahiphopmag.co.za. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ "Ms Cosmo Releases 'Baningi' Featuring Sho Madjozi, Dee Koala and Nelisiwe Sibiya". sahiphopmag.co.za. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ "#NewMusicFridays: Ms Cosmo Drops "Bhuti" Ft. Moonchild Sanelly & Boity". Zkhiphani.co.za. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- ^ "MS COSMO WINS AN SA HIP HOP AWARD". 5fm.co.za. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- ^ "Ms Cosmo Wins Best Traffic Presenter At The Liberty Radio Awards". Hype Avenue. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ "DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice nominees announced". News24. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ "The stage is set for 2019 SA Hip Hop Awards". iol.co.za. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ "2015 edition list of Nominees". Okay Africa. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ "SA Hip Hop Awards 2021: All The Winners". nydjlive.com. Retrieved 11 December 2021.