DJ Speedsta | |
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Birth name | Lesego Nkaiseng |
Also known as | Speedy |
Born | Vaal Triangle, Gauteng, South Africa [1] | 4 May 1992
Origin | Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
Genres | Hip hop |
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Years active | 2008–present |
Website | www |
Lesego Nkaiseng (born 4 May 1992), better known as DJ Speedsta, is a South African DJ and TV personality from Johannesburg, South Africa. He is best known for his hit single, "Mayo". [2]
Lesego Nkaiseng was born in the Vaal Triangle and later based in Johannesburg; he began DJing while in his teens and gained a reputation in the local club and radio scenes before moving into national broadcast roles. [3]
In April 2015, he joined YFM to host two shows includes: The Hip Hop Floor and Hot 9Nine – Hip Hop. [4] In 2017, he also joined Metro FM to host Absolute Hip Hop alongside Luthando Shosha. [4] On January 25, 2019, his debut studio album Bottlebrush Street was released. [5] The album features Zoocci Coke Dope, Casper Nyovest and Riky Rick. [6] At the 2019 DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards he was nominated for Favourite DJ. [7] Following year at the 2020 South Africa Hip Hop Awards, he was nominated for Best DJ. [8]
On July 9, 2021, he co-host SABC 1 music show Live Amp alongside with DJ Lamiez. [9]
On August 13, 2021, his single "Pardon My French" featuring Zoocci Coke Dope & Lucasraps was released. [10] Speedsta received a nomination for DJ of the Year at the 2021 South African Hip Hop Awards. [11]
Speedsta has hosted hip-hop shows on major South African youth stations. In 2015 he joined YFM where he presented programmes such as *The Hip Hop Floor* and related shows. [12] In 2017 he was announced as co-host of *Absolute Hip Hop* on Metro FM alongside Luthando "LootLove" Shosha. [13]
In 2021 he joined SABC1 music television programming, co-hosting the revived season of *Live Amp* with DJ Lamiez and later co-hosting the talent show *1's and 2's*. [14]
In March 2022 Speedsta publicly announced his departure from Metro FM after several years at the station. [15]
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The Guy: Episode 1 - Season 23 [16] |
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Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2018–present | Live Amp | Himself | Host |
1's and 2's | Himself | Co-host |
Year | Award Ceremony | Prize | Work/Recipient | Result |
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2014 | South African Hip Hop Awards 2014 | DJ of the Year [17] | Himself | Nominated |
2015 | South African Hip Hop Awards 2015 | Best Collabo [18] [19] | Special Somebody (featuring Cassper Nyovest, Riky Rick and Anatii) | Nominated |
DJ of the Year [18] [19] | Himself | Nominated | ||
Video of the Year [18] [19] | Special Somebody (featuring Cassper Nyovest, Riky Rick and Anatii) | Nominated | ||
2016 | South African Hip Hop Awards 2016 | DJ of the Year [20] | Himself | Won |
2017 | 16th Metro FM Music Awards | Best Collaboration [21] | Mayo (featuring Yung Swiss, Tellaman, Shane Eagle and Frank Casino) | Nominated |
Best Hit Single [21] | Mayo (featuring Yung Swiss, Tellaman, Shane Eagle, and Frank Casino) | Nominated |