Tshepo Howard Mosese (born 19 July 1983) is a South African rapper, songwriter and actor.[1] Mosese was involved in school choirs and cultural activities.[2] He was a member of Gunpowder group. Having signed with Faith Records in 2007, he began his solo career and released solo debut album Cut to the Chase (2007).

Howza
Born
Tshepo Howard Mosese

(1983-07-19) 19 July 1983 (age 40)
Occupation(s)Rapper, actor, Television presenter, Songwriter
SpousesSalamina Mosese
Musical career
OriginDiepkloof, Gauteng, South Africa
GenresKwaito
Years active2002–present
LabelsUniversal Music
Websitewww.faithinc.co.za

Mosese also pursued his acting career, Backstage, Scandal, 7de Laan, Big Up, All You Need is Love (2012).

Early years edit

In 2002, he joined the hip hop group Gunpowder, which was, at the time, under the same label as Kabelo Mabalane.[3] In 2007 Kabelo, AKA Bouga Luv offered Howza a record deal as a solo artist under faith records.[4]

Acting career edit

Howza has also gone on to appear on e.tv’s Backstage in a lead role as the character "Chase".[5] He also appeared in Generations as a supporting character, "Adam" and plays "Lerumo Chabedi" in South African soap opera Scandal!.

He made a guest appearance in the Disney+ animated series Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire.

References edit

  1. ^ "Howza bibliography | TVSA". tvsa.co.za.
  2. ^ "Howza | Musician, Actor and TV presenter | Door 6: Singers". Door 6.
  3. ^ [1] Archived 9 October 2007 at the Wayback Machine wowlive.co.za, retrieved 5 August 2007
  4. ^ [2] news24.com Retrieved 5 August 2007
  5. ^ [3] Archived 28 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine