Over time, there has been tremendous growth in the entertainment scene, especially music.
Female musicians, in particular, seem to be doing exceptionally well.
For instance, Rouge Rapper is among those artists who continue to release inspiring hits for her fans.
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Well, do you know what else makes her an idol to many people in the country?
Rouge Rapper real name is Deko Barbara-Jessica Wedi.
She was born in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.
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However, as a female artist, her success story has not been easy.
Yes, she is.
However, Rouge Rapper nationality is Congolese.
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She traces her family background from Congo, where both her parents were born.
According to The Plug Mag, Rouge Rapper parents migrated to Mzansi in 1991.
The migration was based on a new job that her father, a doctor, secured in Pretoria.
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The lovely artist happens to be the last-born in a family of five siblings.
She believes that educationplayed a significant rolein nurturing her musical, writing, and TV hosting careers.
However, she did not want to become a rapper in the future.
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During her interview with Africa Business Radio, she confessed,
Her initial interest was in performing arts.
As a result, she enrolled at TUSK to study and achieved a degree.
After joining the campus, she discovered her love for rap music.
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At 19 years, her friend suggested that she should do rap.
This was after listening to her wordplay inher R&B compositions.
Deko later enrolled for a drama and film undergraduate course at the University of Pretoria.
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Rouge Rapper first feature with Mzanzis rapper AKA in theBaddestremix markedher rise to fame.
She was recognized as a talented upcoming female artist.
Her 2016 jamMbongo Zakathat featured Moozliewent viraltopping local music charts.
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Her popularity enabled her to be a mentor during the October 2016 reality show namedVuzu.
In 2017, she was among the rappers participating in the MTV Base Cyphers showNew Skool.
The New Era Sessionhappens to be Dekosdebut album.
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Shewas signed on14th March 2019.
She hosted the 2018 musical show titledRemix SA.
She was also a judge inHalls SAsonline hashtag challenge namedHallsOMFCC.
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She continues to perform in multiple local and international shows making good money.
Rogue Rapper is a new school Pretoria rapper who doubles up as an actress and TV presenter.
She graduated from Chuka University with a BA degree in Journalism and Mass Communication (2023).
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She joined Briefly in 2019.
In 2023, Rodah finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques.
Her email is rodahmugeni998@gmail.com
