Oratile Masedi Mashego (born 7 October 2003) known professionally as Coachella Randy, is a South African influencer and television personality. He is best known as a starring cast on the YouTube famous reality show Birth of Stars.
Early life Masedi was born in 2003, in Mamelodi, Pretoria, South Africa. He grew up in a household that was involved in South African entertainment history and he is the son of the iconic Jam Alley host Vinolia Mashego and the grandson of producer Collins Mashego. He adopted the nickname "Randy" from his grandfather at a young age and later added "Coachella" as a tribute to Beyoncé's 2018 performance. He used his family's legacy to build his own career as a digital creator after his mother's passing in 2020.
Career Masedi began his career in 2020 as a social media content creator where he gained recognition for his comedic skits, fashion and lifestyle content. His online presence led to his casting in the YouTube reality series Birth of Stars alongside Kamo WW and Kagiso Mogola in 2022, which focused on queer identity and storytelling. The show boosted his profile and established him into a notable digital creator. In 2024, he won the Trendsetter Award at the DStv Content Creator Awards. He collaborated Coca-Cola South Africa, where he was featured as part of the 2024 Coke Studio influencer squad to promote the brand’s campaign.
In 2025, Masedi won the Social Media Personality of the Year award at the South African Social Media Awards and dedicated the award to his late mother and his supporters.
Public image Masedi is defined by bold fashion and widely recognised as an openly LGBTQ digital personality in South Africa. He is known for embracing a gender fluid style and using his platform to challenge norms while promoting visibility and acceptance for queer individuals. Through his content and appearances, including on Birth of Stars, he has positioned himself as a voice for LGBTQ youth often highlightinh themes of identity. His influence as both a trendsetter and advocate has been acknowledged within the digital space, including recognition at the DStv Content Creator Awards and South African Social Media Awards.
Personal life Masedi identify as a queer, and uses he/him pronouns. He is the son of the late South African television presenter and actress, Vinolia "V-Mash" Mashego.
Filmography YearTitleRoleNotes 20222023 Birth of Stars Himself Main role 2022 Skeem Saam Himself Recurring role
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