DJ Zinhle
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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 Jiyane (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'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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Television
[edit]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 |
Accolades
[edit]- SAMA 19 and 12th Metro FM Awards Song of the Year nominee.
- Named one of South Africa's Top 10 most influential women in Bona magazine.[citation needed]
- Named one of 21 Most powerful African women by Oprah magazine.[19]
- Channel 24 named her as the 4th most powerful celebrity in South Africa.[20]
- Glamour magazine's Woman of the Year.[21]
- Launched the women empowerment TV series It Takes a Village.[22]
- In late 2019, she was named as the Top Female DJ in Africa for the 2nd year in a row.[23][24][25]
- On 7 March 2020, she won the Forbes Woman Africa Entertainer Award.[26][27]
- She was announced as Africas number 1 female DJ on DjaneTop list of 2021.[28]
Awards and nominations
[edit]Year | Award Ceremony | Prize | Recipient/Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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2019 | Dance Music Awards South Africa | Best Female DJ | Herself | Nominated | [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 Year | Herself | Won | [30] |
2022 | Global Music Awards Africa | DJ of the Year | Pending | [31] | |
2024 | Basadi in Music Awards | Won | [32][33] | ||
Collaboration of the Year | DJ Zinhle and Basetsana – "Mdali" | Won | |||
DJ Zinhle and Cici – "Thula" | Nominated | ||||
Music Video of the Year | Nominated | ||||
Trailblazer Award | Herself | Won | [34] |
Personal life
[edit]DJ Zinhle was in an on and off relationship with South African rapper AKA, until their split in January 2020.[1][35] She and AKA have one daughter together.[36] In 2021, she gave birth to a baby girl with her husband Bongani, also known as Murdah Bongz.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Zinhle on her relationship with aka this are easier this time". timeslive.co.za. 25 November 2019. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ "Dj zinhle and aka break up again". sundayworld.co.za. Retrieved 18 February 2020.[dead link]
- ^ a b Mpapu, Hopewell (10 September 2021). "DJ Zinhle gives birth to a baby girl | Truelove". News24. South Africa.
- ^ "Dj Zinhle on family — celebrity life after 15 years of music". press.news24.com. 7 April 2019. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
- ^ "Dj zinhles supersonic rise to stardom and finding herself in a male dominated industry". Channel24.co.za. 8 February 2019. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- ^ "Dj Zinhle and Amanda Black to head sisters with soul concert". justnje.com. Retrieved 17 January 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Maliba, Amanda (26 November 2017). "DJ Zinhle, Spikiri win big at Mzansi Kwaito & House Music Awards". Independent Online.
- ^ "Dj Zinhle Headlines 2019 Zimfest Live". allafrica.com. 30 July 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Dj Zinhle & Kwesta Set to Headline Lifestyle and Music Festival". musicmagsa. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
- ^ "Here's how Dj zinhle — Rethabile mvzzles hit song umlilo came". timeslive. 2 December 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "DJ Zinhle celebrates 'Umlilo' going 3× platinum".
- ^ "Dj Zinhle On winning Song of the year — God told me 2020 is my year". timeslive.co.za. Archived from the original on 2 January 2020. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
- ^ "Dj Zinhle headlines inaugural Res Bull Music experience". 247.africa. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- ^ "TOSAC Streaming – International and Local". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ Mkhize, Lesego (27 September 2018). "DJ Zinhle to judge on SABC 1's talent show 1's and 2's". News24. South Africa.
- ^ Maimela, Lerato. "'Unexpected': DJ Zinhle's baby number two and reality TV show". The Citizen. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
- ^ Magagula, Nompumelelo. "DJ Zinhle and Cici's viral hit heals hearts". City Press. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ Tebele, Mbali (28 August 2023). ""So happy I could cry": DJ Zinhle and Cici's 'Thula' tops Metro FM chart". Briefly. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "Our Artist Dj Zinhle named one of 21 most powerful african women — Oprah Magazine". rocka.co.za. Retrieved 18 January 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Meet The 10 Most Powerful Celebs in SA". channel24.co.za. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ "Glamour Woman Of The Year Dj Zinhle". Glamour.co.za. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
- ^ "Reality Tv — Dj Zinhle on her new reality show — It Takes A Village". Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ "Dj Zinhle Named Top Female Dj In Africa For the 2nd year". msn.com. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ "Year Review Dj Zinhle All Bags Secured — Success". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 17 January 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Lifestyle Entertainment — Zinhle is still africa female Dj". dailyvoice.co.za. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ "Halala! Dj Zinhle bags Forbes woman Africa entertainer award - MSN". msn.com. 7 March 2020. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- ^ "Zinhle wins Forbes woman africa entertainer award". briefly.co.za. 7 March 2020. Retrieved 8 March 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "DJ Zinhle is Africas number 1 female DJ on DjaneTop list of 2021". Ikenaija.com. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ "Dance Music Awards South Africa 2019: All the winners". Music in Africa. 4 October 2019. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- ^ "DJ Zinhle celebrates Namibian Annual Music Award win: 'This means a lot to me'". Channel 24. 19 October 2020. Archived from the original on 20 October 2020. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
- ^ Shumba, Ano (26 January 2022). "Global Music Awards Africa 2022: All the nominees | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
- ^ Shumba, Ano (27 June 2024). "Basadi in Music Awards 2024: All the nominees". Music in Africa. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ Seemela, Masego (11 August 2024). "Double delight as DJ Zinhle toasts 20 years in showbiz". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ Simelan, Nomonde (8 August 2023). "DJ Zinhle honoured with Trailblazer Award at Basadi in Music Awardsby". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ "Dj zinhle and aka break up again". Sunday World. Retrieved 18 February 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Dj Zinhle — Baby Kairo". zalebs. Archived from the original on 29 December 2019. Retrieved 17 January 2020.