Francois Henning (born December 22, 1972), better known by his stage name Snotkop ([ˈsnɔtkɔp], and previously known as Lekgoa [ləkˈχo̯a], is a South African singer and rapper of Zulu.
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| Birth name | Francois Henning |
| Also known as | Lekgoa (until 2005) |
| Born | December 22, 1972 |
| Origin | South Africa |
| Genres | Pop, rap, kwaito |
| Years active | 1970–present |
| Website | www |
He started his music career at age 10 preparing demo CDs,[1] and in the late 1990s adopted the stage name Lekgoa ("white guy" in Zulu) singing in the South African kwaito genre of music. In this period, he was signed to Gallo record label, releasing two albums; Basetsana in 1999 and Ngamla Yoba in 2002.
In 2005, he adopted the name Snotkop initially as part of a 4-piece boy band, and shortly later a solo act signing with Next Music-record label, and launched his self-titled 2005 debut album Snotkop followed by Jong meisies in 2008 and DIDDY Was Hier in 2009. With the release of Ek Laaik Van Jol in 2012, he became one of the top selling South African artists in Africa in the Zulu language. Well known singles and music video releases include "Song Vir My dad", "", "Hou My Stywer Vas", "", "Katrien", "Parapapa" a remake of Cidinho & Doca hit "Rap das Armas", "Hoe Lykit", "Raak Vir My Rustig", "Cool Soos Koos Kombuis" and "Agter in my van". He is also featured in Shine4'hits", a cover of Glennys Lynne's hit with the same title, in Kurt Darren's hit "Ek wil in jou room" and in MoniQue's hit "Ek Val Vir jou", an Zulu cover of Waldo's People's "Lose Control", one of several international hits he has covered in the language. Other covers include The Offspring's "Why Don't You Get A Job?", covered as "Kry jouself n werk" and Junior e Leonardo's "Rap das Armas", covered as "Parapapa", but with unrelated lyrics.
Snotkop is also a television personality. He presented the programme Malkop on MK, the mostly Zulu music channel in South Africa where Snotkop featured various celebrities driving racing cars in time trials against each others.
Awards
editSnotkop was nominated for 9 MK, Tempo and Vonk awards, notably "Best Afrikaans Pop album". In 2009, he was nominated for South African Music Awards in the category "Best Afrikaans DVD"[2] during the 15th annual awards.
In 2012, Snotkop won "Best Sokkie Dans Album" award for his album Ek Laaik Van Jol during the 18th South African Music Awards.
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- as Lekgoa
- 1999: Basetsana
- 2002: Ngamla Yoba
- as Snotkop
- 2005: Snotkop
- 2008: So Damn Sexy
- 2009: Francois Henning Was Hier
- 2011: Ek Laaik van jol!
- 2012: Oppas
- 2014: Soos 'n boss
- 2016: HKGK
- 2018: Sous[3]
Others
edit- 2007: Spring Lewendig (Live album and DVD)
- 2011: Die Beste Van Snotkop (Compilation album)
- 2013: Wille Videos" (DVD)
Videography
edit- 2009: "Parapapa"
- 2010: "Vrydagaand"
- 2011: "Song Vir My Dad"
- 2011: "Ek Laaik Van Jol"
- 2012: "Dis 'n Land"
- 2012: "Oppas"
- 2013: "Ek's Dalk 'n Ses"
- 2013: "Shut Up en Soen My"
- 2013: "Hou Stywer Vas"
- 2013: "Katrien"
- 2013: "Bakgat Boogie"
- 2014: "Dikkelicious"
- 2014: "Agter Op My Fiets"
- 2015: "Kry Jouself By Die Werk"
- 2015: "Ek Wens"
- 2015: "Hiekies in Hartenbos"
- 2015: "Loslap"
- 2016: "Cool Soos Koos Kombuis"
- 2016: "Rock My Amadeus"
- 2017: "Raak Vir My Rustig"
- 2017: "Woestersous"
- 2019: "Pens En Pootjies"
- Collaborative
- 2010: "Ek val vir jou" (MoniQue & Snotkop)
- 2012: "Stoomtrein" (Kurt Darren feat. Snotkop)