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Ofentse Jason Mkhwebane, better known by his stage name Ftears, is a multi-faceted South African musician, DJ, songwriter, and producer hailing from Pretoria. He gained recognition as one-half of the influential duo ShaunMusiq & Ftears, whose partnership began in 2018. Initially rooted in hip-hop production, Ftears introduced ShaunMusiq to DJing in 2019, a move that would redefine their trajectory and spark their joint evolution into the Amapiano genre. Their early work drew heavily on Pretoria’s dynamic Bacardi-influenced music culture while embracing the broader rise of Amapiano in South Africa.
Ftears’ musical approach fuses rhythmic piano lines, percussion, and bass-driven electronic textures, bridging traditional township soundscapes with modern club sensibilities. Key releases include the duo’s 2023 EP It Will All Make Sense, featuring standout tracks like Like That, Thula Mabota, Ngisokola, and Ubuya Nini, and the 2025 collaborative EP The Return of Tobetsa with producer Myztro, featuring Focalistic, Daliwonga, and Kamo Mphela. Earlier projects, including Skrr Thang II (2021) with hits like Ushaka and Howa You, laid the foundation for their growing reputation.
In addition to studio work, Ftears is a prolific performer and DJ, energizing audiences across South African festivals and club circuits. His collaborations extend widely within Amapiano, contributing both as a producer and performer to tracks that resonate on streaming platforms and live events alike. While a standalone biography is not publicly documented, his influence is clear in the duo’s prolific output and the seamless blend of Bacardi and Amapiano aesthetics.
Ftears’ career reflects an artist dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and bridging generational sounds within South African electronic music. Beyond music, he engages fans through digital channels, showcasing milestones, teasers for upcoming projects, and behind-the-scenes insights, marking him as a key figure in contemporary Amapiano culture and a creator shaping the genre’s ongoing evolution.