Biography
Witties n Monis The Spaghetti real name Oratile Morathi is a versatile kwaito /house artist born in Garankuwa / Mmakau 29 January 1990 was raised in Mothotlung (brits) and now resides in Pretoria. His talent was discovered from a very young age of 2 years by his Parents when he used to sing along with apartheid songs by Blondie Makhele and also the legendary Chicco Twala.
In 1995 Witties love for music became more serious as he developed the love for kwaito music, being inspired by the likes of Twins, TKZee, Mdu, Mawillies, BOP, Arthur Mafokate, and Trompies just to name a few. Then came his favorite inspirational artist in the late 2000 Mzambiya, Msawawa, Mshoza, and Zola who drove his passion and motivated him to pursue his music career and never give up. 1998 he started dancing. rapping and singing at school while winning competitions and continued performaning at community shows as well as recording himself on empty cassettes.
In 2003 he joined a dancing group called one Big Family. In 2004 he became a Pantsulaa choreographer and also did drama at the State Theatre in Pretoria. While at the State Theatre he was able to record his own demo for the first time at black eagle studios and started Performing sharing stage with Oskido, Winnie Khumalo, Deejay Zinhle, Rhymic elements to name a few... In 2006 he recorded his 2nd Demo and songs like Survivor gave him a great Platform to Also Perform at his community.
It was in 2009 when he met DJ Khosto and worked with him on many tracks, which gave him a chance to perform with other well-known and popular artists. 2011 he had his first interview with one of the leading radio stations Motsweding FM, he was also featured on Tshwane sun while Promoting his hit single Mapakisha which got good reception in North West and Pretoria. He later became part of Two tone Records (Rythmic Elements Stable). They released a single called Eewee which got an Airplay and a great response from people during performances together with the music video which was shot later in the year 2012. 2013 he had shows with the likes of Dr Malinga, Black motion, Donald, Thaso, and Zulu Naja. The following year he left Two-tone for his own journey of starting his own Record Label. Dia Kosa Entertainment was born. This led to him working with Sirh Javas, African Roots and DJ Buckz. This only increased his determination to leave a mark from SA to the world.
In 2015 he formed a group with his friend Justee.. When he shifted to afrotec. They worked from 2015-to 2018. They got to meet Vusi Leeuw who loved their music and was interested in signing them. But because of group politics, Witties decided to go Solo. That's when he got introduced to the new sound of Amapiano. this became an exciting journey for him as the Amapiano movement was getting more hype and is evolving every time. His Performances to date are amazing and thrilling every time as he is still ambitious and determined in getting his music to the world. The Amapiano wave still continues.
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Talent Card
Musician
Pretoria, South Africa
Composer, Dancing, Singer (Vocalist)
Dance, House
Clubs & Pubs, Festival, Public Event
Zulu, English
Awards and Recognition
Yamaha
2005
20 Seconds to Fame on Sabc 3
2004
School Dance Competition
2006
Pantsula Calabash
2005
Mmabatho Mbambe cultural Calabash
2003
Experience
Buckz Inn Gig
2021
Mckenzie Birthday @ Lentswe Pub
2013
Mdu Masilela Birthday @Taliban Garankuwa
2011
Lesuthu LSU Performance
2021
Stone Corner Pub Gig
2021
Da Avenue Performece/Gig
2021
Elvile Boiketlo Pub new years Eve Gic
2021
Gig at Mohamme pub Soshanguve
2020
Cheorgraoger and Performer at State Theatre
2006-2010
Valentine's Day HighSchool Bash
2004-2007
Mr and Mrs Mothotlung Performance
2005
Brits Show performance
2005
Lephalale Stadium
2012
Attridgeville 90's Festival
2018
Performed with Oskido at Harties
2012
Performed at African Chef
2015
Song list
- Amapiano
- Raba Tsena
- Witties n Monis
- Shuku Shuku
- Mali
- SPUMPYCARDI
- Sokoko
Requirements
- Performance and Rider Requirements
- Performance:
- 2x Mics
- Rider:
- x 24 Black Label
- x1 Jagermeister x 6 Redbull
- x 1 Gin x4 Tonic Water
- x1 Platter for 4
- x6 Water
Packages
Witties n Monis Performance + Dj
Duration:
Per Hour
Includes:
1hr Performance 10 set (30 min performance 30min Dj) Petrol only in Gauteng
No of sets:
10
Excludes:
Accommodation Petrol Outside of Gauteng Rider
Price
USD 651 /hour
Questions See more
How many people do you normally travel with?
3-4 People
How Long do you perform on stage
Maximum time Its an hour set (1hour)
Do you mind performing outside of South Africa? Do you Have a passport
Absolutely Not I would love to perform anywhere even if it is not in SA. Yes I do have a passport.
Does your fee include Accommodation
No our Fee does not include Accommodation