Miss Pru DJ

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Miss Pru
Born
Prudence Sebalo

(1994-04-16) 16 April 1994 (age 29)
Vaal Triangle, South Africa
NationalityFlag of South Africa.svg  South African
Occupations
  • Disc jockey
  • Record producer
Years active2012–present
Awards South African Music Award ( Best Music Video of the Year. 2021)
Musical career
Also known asMiss Pru the DJ
Genres
Instruments
Labels Ambitiouz Entertainment (formerly)
Website iG.com/missprudj

Prudence Sebalo (born 16 April 1985), is a South African DJ and record producer prominently known under the alias of Miss Pru DJ (or simply Miss Pru). She gained recognition subsequent to the release of her single "Ameni" with guest appearances from Sjava, Emtee, Saudi, A-Reece, Fifi Cooper and B3nchmarQ. [1]

Contents

She signed a recording deal with Ambitiouz Entertainment in 2015 and made her departure after 7 years in late 2022. [2] [3] [4] In 2021 Miss Pru became the first female DJ to take home a SAMA award.[ citation needed ]

"Price to Pay" together with Blaq Diamond and Malome Vector was released on 8 May 2020. The song was certified double platinum in South Africa. [5]

Awards and nominations

YearAward ceremonyCategoryRecipient/Nominated workResultsRef.
2021 27th SAMAs Best Music Video of the Year "Price to Pay"Won [1]
Record of the YearNominated
2020 SAHHA Song of the YearNominated
2016SAHHABest Collabo"Ameni"Won [6]
Best Musiv VideoWon [7]

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References

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