Benn Gilbert Kamoto, better known as Gemini Major, was born on June 14, 1990. He is a versatile personality in the music industry, recognized as a record producer and singer-songwriter, originally from Malawi but making a name for himself in South Africa.
FACTS ABOUT GEMINI MAJOR
- FULL NAME: Benn Gilbert Kamoto
- DATE OF BIRTH: June 14, 1990
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Malawi
- NATIONALITY: Malawian, South African
- OCCUPATIONS: Record Producer, Singer, Songwriter
- LABELS: Family Tree (former)
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Gemini Major found his niche with Family Tree Records, an independent label in South Africa founded by Cassper Nyovest.
Gemini Major, born on June 14, 1990, has ties to Malawi but is also a South African citizen by birth.
Details about his family background, specifically his parents, remain undisclosed to the public.
After graduating in I.T. in 2009, Gemini Major moved to Durban, South Africa, to pursue his music career as an artist and producer.
CAREER
He has collaborated with artists across multiple genres such as R&B, hip-hop, house, dancehall, pop, and gospel.
His work has been featured on popular TV shows like Gold Diggers, Forever Young, and Mo Love.
In 2013, he relocated to Johannesburg, where he connected with Cassper Nyovest and his team, leading to a collaboration with Family Tree.
His production on Nasty C’s “Juice Back” gained him recognition in the South African hip hop scene.
In 2015, he received a Producer of the Year nomination at the South African Hip Hop Awards.
Gemini Major released his single “Church” in September 2017, followed by his EP Slum Kid in November 2020.
The EP features collaborations with artists like Nasty C, Riky Rick, Tellaman, AKA, The Big Hash, and Emtee, showcasing his versatility as a producer.
PERSONAL LIFE
Despite the speculation that he is unmarried, little information is available about Gemini Major’s personal life.
Rumors of a romantic involvement with South African music artist Rowlene have intrigued fans and the media, yet neither Gemini Major nor Rowlene have confirmed or denied these speculations.