Dlala Thukzin

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Dlala Thukzin
Born
Thuthuka Wandile Zindlovu

Lamontville, Durban, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Occupations
  • DJ
  • record producer
Years active2016–present
Awards Full list
Musical career
Also known asUncle Dlala
Genres
Instruments
LabelsDlala Records
Website iG.com/dlalathukzin

Thuthuka Wandile Zindlovu, prominently known as Dlala Thukzin is a South African DJ and record producer born and bred in Lamontville, KwaZulu-Natal. [1] He is famous for his versatility of blending amapiano and afro tech with gqom. [2] [3] [4]

Contents

Zindlovu came to prominence subsequent to producing Babes Wodumo's "Umngan'wami" taken from her 2016 studio album Gqom Queen, Vol. 1. [2]

In 2021, Thukzin released "Phuze" and "Phuze Remix" with guest appearances from Zaba, Mpura, Sir Trill and Rascoe Kaos, the prior and latter certified Gold and Platinum respectively by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA). [5] In 2023, he released "iPlan" from his extended play (EP) Permanent Music 3 (2023), [6] which peaked at number one on Local Streaming Chart Top 10 of The Official South African Charts, [7] number one on Local & International Streaming Chart Top 10, [8] and number one Billboard South Africa songs. [9] In addition the song was certified 2× Platinum in South Africa. [10]

His single "AmaGear" with Zee Nxumalo, Funky Qla, featuring MK Productions released on 5 July 2024. The song debuted number 5 on Local Streaming Top 10. [11]

Discography

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
ZA
"Classic" (featuring Sizwe Ntuli)2020
"Phuze" (featuring Zaba)2021
"Overtone" (Kususa, Dlala Thukzin)
"Phuze Remix" (featuring Zaba, Sir Trill, Mpura, Rascoe Kaos)
"iStofu" (Zaba, Dlala Thukzin)
"Inkinga (2023 Remastered Version)" (Kvy-ix, Dlala Thukzin)2023
"Danki Bawo" (Dlala Thukzin, Sykes)
"C&C"
"Hey Sister" (DJ Bongz, Dlala Thukzin, Funky Qla)
"FOMO" (Goldmax, Dlala Thukzin, Funky Qla featuring Zee Nxumalo, Beast Rsa)2024
"Fire Dance"
"031 Studio Camp" (Dlala Thukzin, Funky Qla)
"Ama Gear" (Dlala Thukzin, Funky Qla, Zee Nxumalo featuring Mk Productions)5 [11] Finally Famous Too
"Nkosi" (Darque, Kabza De Small, Dlala Thukzin, Sino Msolo)Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Other charted and certified songs

List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
ZA
"Sohlala Sisonke" (Dlala Thukzin, featuring Zeh McGeba, MK Productions)20246 [12] Finally Famous Too
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations

Dlala Thukzin leads the 2023 South African Dance Music Awards nomination list with four nominations, alongside Kabza de Small and Skye Wanda. [13]

YearAward ceremonyCategoryRecipient/Nominated workResultsRef.
2022 South African Music Awards Best Gqom Album
Summer Banger
Nominated [14]
Best Music Video of the Year Nominated
2024Best Dance AlbumPermanent Music 3Pending [15]
Best Collaboration"iPlan"Pending
2024 All Africa Music Awards Best Male Southern Africa
Himself
Pending [16]
2024Dstv Content Creator AwardsSong of the Year"iPlan"Pending [17]
2024South African Dance Music AwardsBest DancePending
Best Male DJHerselfPending
Best Live ActPending
Best Dance AlbumPermanent Music 3Pending

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