DJ Zinhle
South African DJ and producer (born 1982) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ntombezinhle Jiyane Mohosana (born 30 December 1982) known professionally as DJ Zinhle, is a South African DJ, producer, businesswomen, media personality. Zinhle has also pursued an acting career. She made her on-screen debut as judge in Jika MaJika, Idols South Africa, Turn It On, and 1's and 2's (2021) and appeared as a guest on the television series eKasi: Our Stories (2011), Play Your Part (2012), Tropika Island (2012), The Close Up, Rhythm City, and her own show, DJ Zinhle The Unexpected.
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| Born | Ntombezinhle Jiyane 30 December 1982 Dannhauser, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Other names | Her Majesty |
| Education | University of Johannesburg |
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| Years active | 2002–present |
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| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Namibian Annual Music Award (Pan African Artist of the Year — 2020) |
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| Website | erabydjzinhle |
Early life
Ntombezinhle Jiyane was born in Dannhauser, KwaZulu-Natal. After leaving Dannhauser, she went to stay in Newcastle, and studied at Siyamukela High School in Emadadeni, Newcastle.
Career
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Perspective
DJ Zinhle started her career around 2004.[4] Initially, she wanted to be a TV presenter and never had any aspirations of being a DJ, until her brother's passion for mixing vinyls rubbed off on her and her love and passion for being a DJ grew. She got her first break as a resident DJ on a youth dance show called Jika Majika that aired on SABC 1.[5]
She worked with South African music icon Boom Shaka on the album I Put It In, which featured other notable artists like Dr Malinga, Khanyi Mbau, Mphoza, and many more. She headlined the Sisters with Soul concert along with Amanda Black.[6] At the second ceremony of Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards, she won two awards including; Best House DJ and Best House Female Artist.[7] Zinhle also headlined the Zimfest 2019 live concert, a Zimbabwean festival held in England.[8][9] Her 2019 hit single "Umlilo" gained 5.1 million streams in just three months,[10] and certified 3× platinum by the Recording industry of South Africa (RISA)[11] and it was also voted as 2019's Song of The Year.[12] DJ Zinhle was chosen as the headline act for the inaugural Red Bull Music Experience in Cape Town.[13]
"Siyabonga" with Kabza De Small, Nokwazi, Black Motion was released on November 26, 2021. The song debuted number 24 on both Local and International streaming charts.[14]
In 2021, she co-hosted talent show competition on Sabc 1 called 1's and 2's alongside DJ Tira and DJ Speedsta.[15] Towards the end of 2021, she announced Unexpected her reality show which premiered on BET Africa.[16]
"Thula" by Zinhle and Cici was released on July 7, 2023. The song debuted number 3 in South Africa and charted number 1 on Metro FM Top 30 Countdown charts.[17][18]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| Jika Majika | Herself | Resident DJ | |
| 2011 | eKasi: Our Stories | Thuli | Supporting role |
| Rhythm City | Faniswa | ||
| It's OK We're Family | Herself | ||
| 2012 | Tropika Island | Herself | Judge |
| Idols South Africa | Guest Judge | ||
| Turn It Out | |||
| 2021 | 1's and 2's | Judge | |
| 2021 | DJ Zinhle- TheUnexpected | Herself Her Show | Main character |
Accolades
- SAMA 19 and 12th Metro FM Awards Song of the Year nominee.
- Named one of South Africa's Top 10 most influential women in Bona magazine.[citation needed]
- Named one of 21 Most powerful African women by Oprah magazine.[19]
- Channel 24 named her as the 4th most powerful celebrity in South Africa.[20]
- Glamour magazine's Woman of the Year.[21]
- Launched the women empowerment TV series It Takes a Village.[22]
- In late 2019, she was named as the Top Female DJ in Africa for the 2nd year in a row.[23][24][25]
- On 7 March 2020, she won the Forbes Woman Africa Entertainer Award.[26][27]
- She was announced as Africas number 1 female DJ on DjaneTop list of 2021.[28]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award Ceremony | Prize | Recipient/Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2019 | Dance Music Awards South Africa | Best Female DJ | Herself | Nominated | [29] |
| 2020 | South African Music Awards | Record of the Year (fan-voted) | "Umlilo" | Nominated | |
| 2021 | Best Music Video of the Year | Nominated | |||
| 2020 | Namibian Annual Music Awards | Pan African Artist of the Year | Herself | Won | [30] |
| 2022 | Global Music Awards Africa | DJ of the Year | Pending | [31] | |
| 2024 | Basadi in Music Awards | Won | [32][33] | ||
| Collaboration of the Year | DJ Zinhle and Basetsana – "Mdali" | Won | |||
| DJ Zinhle and Cici – "Thula" | Nominated | ||||
| Music Video of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| Trailblazer Award | Herself | Won | [34] | ||
| African Entertainment Awards USA | Best DJ | Pending | [35] |
Personal life
DJ Zinhle was in an on and off relationship with South African rapper AKA, until their split in January 2020.[1][36] She and AKA have one daughter together.[37] In 2021, she gave birth to a baby girl with her husband Bongani, also known as Murdah Bongz.[3]
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