Tumi Molekane facts for kids
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Stogie T performing at Harare International Festival of the Arts 2012
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| Birth name | Boitumelo Molekane |
| Also known as | The Poet MC Stogie T |
| Born | 16 August 1981 Tanzania |
| Origin | Johannesburg, South Africa |
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| Genres | Hip hop |
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| Years active | 2005-present |
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Tumi Molekane (born 16 August 1981) is a rapper and poet from Tanzania and South Africa. He was once the main singer for a band called Tumi and the Volume. This band officially ended in 2012.
In 2016, Tumi started fresh with a new stage name, Stogie T. He released an album with the same name, Stogie T. This album featured many other cool artists like Da L.E.S, Emtee, Nasty C, and Nadia Nakai. He released two songs from this album. One song, "Diamond Walk," had a music video with Nadia Nakai. His second song, "By Any Means," featured Emtee and Yanga.
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Early Life and Background
Tumi Molekane was born in Tanzania. His parents were from South Africa and were living there at the time. In 1992, when Tumi was about 11 years old, his family moved back to South Africa. They settled in a place called Soweto.
Tumi and the Volume, his former band, also included members from a Mozambican band called 340ml.
Music Career Highlights
Tumi has been making music for a long time. He has worked with many different artists and released his own albums.
Early Recordings and Albums
In 2005, Tumi recorded a song called "Trade Winds" with a rapper named Main Flow. The next year, in 2006, he released his first album. It was called Music from My Good Eye. He released it through his own record label, Motif Records. This album was later named one of the best South African albums ever.
Working with Other Artists
Tumi has performed with many famous artists. These include South African musicians like Blk Sonshine and Watkin Tudor Jones. He has also performed with international stars such as Saul Williams.
In 2015, Tumi worked with a French hip-hop group called Chinese Man. They created an album together called The Journey.
Later Albums and Record Deals
In 2018, Stogie T released another album called Honey and Pain. This album followed his 2016 Stogie T album.
On October 8, 2021, Stogie T signed a big record deal. He joined Def Jam Africa, which is a well-known music company. This news was officially shared on January 12, 2022.
Music and Intellectual Property
In 2022, Tumi performed at an event in Switzerland. This event was for World Intellectual Property Day. It was held at the headquarters of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
In an interview with WIPO Magazine, Tumi shared some advice. He said that young rappers should learn about music publishing and their rights. He believes understanding these things is more helpful than just learning how to mix music. He also mentioned that streaming music is like a "business card." It helps people find your music, but artists need other ways to earn money too.
