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Zeus | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:Zeus_TeachAIDS_Recording_Session_2010.jpg) Zeus at TeachAids recording session in 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Game Gaobaone Bantsi |
| Born | 22 July 1986 Serowe, Botswana |
| Genres | Hip hop Motswako |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, songwriter, businessman |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | DIY, OC Music |
Game Goabaone Bantsi (born 22 July 1986), better known by his stage name Zeus, is a Motswana hip-hop artist, MC and businessman. Zeus released his debut album Freshly Baked in 2008 which included the hits "Back in the days" and "Gijima". The album was generally well received and garnered him a Channel O Music Video award nomination and win in the Best Hip Hop video for the aforementioned "Gijima".[1] His sophomore offering, 2009's The Flipside[2] has been positively reviewed in both his home country as well as neighbouring South Africa.[3] In 2010, he was ranked seventh in a list of the Top 15 South African Rappers[4] and 4th on MNET's Top 10 African Rappers for 2010 compilation.[5] Zeus currently splits his time between Gaborone, which is his hometown, and Johannesburg, South Africa.
- ^ Nigerian Music – Trio Of Double Trophy Wins At 2009 Channel O Music Video Awards! Archived 1 February 2016 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Mmegi Online :: Zeus to launch The Flipside". 27 April 2007. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
- ^ "Mmegi Online :: Zeus celebrates birthday celebrity catwalk style". 16 July 2010. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
- ^ "Top 15 South African Rappers". Archived from the original on 29 March 2012. Retrieved 29 October 2010.
- ^ "MNET Top Ten African Rappers for 2010 list". Archived from the original on 5 September 2010. Retrieved 29 October 2010.