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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 |
Ntombezinhle Mohosana (born 30 December 1983), known professionally as DJ Zinhle, is a South African DJ, producer, media personality and businesswoman.
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 (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.
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.
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 upcoming reality show which will be 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]
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 |
Year | Award Ceremony | Prize | Recipient/Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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2019 | Dance Music Awards South Africa | Best Female DJ | Herself | Nominated | [30] |
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 | [31] |
2022 | Global Music Awards Africa | DJ of the Year | Pending | [32] | |
2024 | Basadi in Music Awards | Pending | [33] | ||
Collaboration of the Year | DJ Zinhle and Basetsana – "Mdali" | Pending | |||
DJ Zinhle and Cici – "Thula" | Pending | ||||
Music Video of the Year | Pending |
DJ Zinhle was in an on and off relationship with South African rapper AKA, until their split in January 2020. [1] [34] She and AKA have one daughter together. [35] In 2021, she gave birth to a baby girl with her husband Bongani, also known as Murdah Bongz. [3]
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