DJ Zinhle

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DJ Zinhle
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Zinhle in 2023
Born
Ntombezinhle Jiyane

(1982-12-30) 30 December 1982 (age 41)
Dannhauser, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Other namesHer Majesty
Education University of Johannesburg
Occupations
  • DJ
  • producer
  • media personality
  • businesswoman
Years active2002–present
Partners
Children2, including Kairo Forbes
Awards Namibian Annual Music Award (Pan African Artist of the Year — 2020)
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
Labels
Website erabydjzinhle.com OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

Ntombezinhle Jiyane (born 30 December 1983), known professionally as DJ Zinhle, is a South African DJ, producer, media personality and businesswoman.

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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.

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

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

YearTitleRoleNotes
Jika MajikaHerselfResident DJ
2011eKasi: Our StoriesThuliSupporting role
Rhythm CityFaniswa
It's OK We're FamilyHerself
2012Tropika IslandHerselfJudge
Idols South AfricaGuest Judge
Turn It Out
20211's and 2'sJudge
2021DJ Zinhle- TheUnexpectedHerself Her ShowMain character

Accolades

Awards and nominations

YearAward CeremonyPrizeRecipient/Nominated workResultRef.
2019Dance Music Awards South AfricaBest Female DJHerselfNominated [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 YearHerselfWon [30]
2022Global Music Awards AfricaDJ of the YearPending [31]
2024 Basadi in Music Awards Won [32] [33]
Collaboration of the YearDJ Zinhle and Basetsana – "Mdali"Won
DJ Zinhle and Cici – "Thula"Nominated
Music Video of the YearNominated
Trailblazer AwardHerselfWon [34]
African Entertainment Awards USABest DJPending [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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