Name: Oscar Nyathi Born: Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, South Africa (exact date N/A)
Nationality: South African
Other names / Nicknames: Oscar Baxx, uDeddie
Alma mater: N/A (unconfirmed)
Spouse: N/A (unconfirmed)
Children: N/A (unconfirmed)
Education: N/A (unconfirmed)
Higher Education: N/A (unconfirmed)
Occupation: House music DJ, record producer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist
Years active: 2016–present
Known for: Co‑founding the South African house music duo Malumz on Decks and contributions to the Afro‑house genre through albums, radio residencies, and live events
Political party: N/A
Other political affiliations: N/A
Career & Positions held (chronological):
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Music promoter in Kempton Park who transitioned to professional DJing within the Ekurhuleni circuit
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Co‑founder (with Mandla Mtshali) and member of Malumz on Decks (2016–present)
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Released debut studio album The Journey (2017)
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Released breakthrough single “Shay’iNumber” (featuring Gino Brown and Mr Vince), which became one of the most-played tracks on South African radio (2018)
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Released sophomore studio album Find Your Way (2019)
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Co‑owner of independent record label OwnIt Muzik (also stylized as OWN IT MUSIC)
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Co‑owner and partner (alongside Mandla Mtshali and Roro Morudi) in the business acquisition and relaunch of Jubilee Vibes shisa nyama and events venue in Kempton Park (2020)
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Resident DJ on METRO FM’s Urban Beat showcase
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Released the collaborative album Afro Is Afrika (2020)
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Released the hit single “S’vuthela iNumber” featuring Murumba Pitch, debuting at number 1 on the Channel O Top 30 chart (2021)
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Released the collaborative chart-topping single “Teka” with Mpho.Wav (2023)
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Released the multi-part extended play (EP) project Uzuri (2024)
Awards and honours:
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South African Music Awards (SAMA): Best Remix of the Year winner (26th annual ceremony, 2020) for “Shay’iNumber” (Deep Consoul Remix)
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SAMA nominations: Record of the Year (2019); Best Dance Album, Best Duo/Group of the Year, and Best Remix of the Year (2020); Best Produced Video (2021) for “Afro Is Afrika”
Controversies: N/A Criminal charges / Legal issues: N/A Website / Social media: N/A (unconfirmed official personal domain; active via verified @malumzondecks group channels)
