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Gqom Barbie, TDK Macassette, is our new obsession!

Thandeka Nompumelelo Mkhwanazi, who most of us know as Tdk Macassette, is arguably one of the hottest women in entertainment right now.

The rising star, that also goes by the moniker Gqom Barbie, recently dropped a track titled Domoroza ft. Mnqobi Yaso, and we 110% here for it!

Here are a few things you may not know about the woman who is well on her way to breaking the Internet and radio airwaves across the country.

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Here are 3 reasons why we’re currently obsessed with TDK Macassette…

She got an early start

Macassette started her career in entertainment at 14. Her first gig was doing a kiddies show on Ukhozi FM. She was also part of rapper HHP ‘s biggest tours in Gauteng, where she opened

his show, alongside many other female dancers.

Maphorisa-Certified

Her music career was kickstarted when she was discovered by award-winning producer DJ Maphorisa. Since then, she has worked with Mzansi music heavyweights including, Dj Cndo, Zakwe, Dj Tira, Dj Maphosrisa, Bucks and  Cassper Nyovest.

Triple Threat

Besides being a dancer and a singer, Macassette is also an entrepreneur, who owns her own communications company called  Tdeeiosion Communications Management. The company has done work for DJ Tira’s company Afrotainment, Metro FM Awards,  Durban July, as well as the Govan Mbeki Awards.

Take a listen to TDK’s latest track, ‘Domoroza’: 

This article was adapted from GQ.co.za. Read the original here. 

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