(1987-11-15) 15 November 1987 (age 36)[2] Soshanguve, Pretoria, South Africa
Occupation(s)
DJ
record producer
vocalist
Years active
2008–present
Labels
Blaqboy Music (current)
Kalawa Jazmee (former)
Formerly of
Uhuru
Musical artist
Themba Sekowe (born 15 November 1987),[3] known professionally as DJ Maphorisa,[4] is a South African DJ, record producer, singer, and songwriter.[5][6] As a record producer with a blend of house music, amapiano and afropop, he has worked with and has received production credits from several notable artists, including Wizkid, Sizwe Alakine, Kwesta, Uhuru, Drake, Black Coffee, Major Lazer, Runtown, C4 Pedro, TRESOR, Kabza De Small , Era Istrefi, Mpura, Young Stunna and Killer Kau.[7][8] He was signed to Kalawa Jazmee Records prior to establishing his own record label, BlaqBoy Music.[9]
He rose to stardom after producing several hit singles for artists of multiple music genres, such as Uhuru ("Y-Tjukuta"), Kwesta ("Ngud'"), Busiswa ("Lahla"), DJ Zinhle ("My name Is"), Professor ("Jezebel") and Shekinah ("Suited").[10]
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^"Pic! Anathi Shares His Old High School Picture And His First Business". theyanos.co.za. 21 October 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
^Maako, Compiled by Keitumetse. "Dj Anathi wins best African DJ at Nigerian awards festival". Life. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
^"DJ Maphorisa's alter ego, Madumane, raps up a storm in 'Izolo' [watch]". thesouthafrican.com. 4 August 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
^Sefiso Hlongwane (6 April 2016). "Mzansi celebrates DJ Maphorisa's collaboration with Drake". Archived from the original on 10 June 2016. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
^"DJ Maphorisa Set on Africa". Channel O. 8 April 2016. Archived from the original on 22 August 2016. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
^Diep, Eric (12 April 2016). "MEET DJ MAPHORISA, THE SOUTH AFRICAN CO-PRODUCER OF DRAKE'S "ONE DANCE"". Genius. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
^Dayile, Qhama (13 May 2016). "Dj Maphorisa's chart topping production on Drake's album and his new house and car". DRUM. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
^Moganedi, Kgomotso (13 September 2013). "DJ MAPHORISA TO GO AT IT ALONE!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
^"7 songs you probably didn't know Maphorisa produced".
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and singer-songwriter Tumelo_za. It features guest appearances from DJMaphorisa, Nandipha808, Ceeka RSA and Tyron Dee as it was released on 28 April...
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the hit single "Emcimbini" which was produced by Kabza De Small and DJMaphorisa. He started out by singing at church and in high school, he formed his...
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single by South African singer-songwriter Ami Faku and record producers DJMaphorisa, and Kabza de Small. It was released on 12 November 2021 by Piano Hub...
covering a stripped-down version of DJMaphorisa song "Midnight Starring" went viral. After being discovered by DJMaphorisa on Twitter, he signed him to his...
a Left Winger who also plays Right Winger and Attacking Midfielder. DJMaphorisa and Kabza De Small's 2019 song, titled Lorch, was inspired by and named...
Elocin alongside DJMaphorisa and Kabza de Small which led an extended play Money Heist. In 2021 he released "Banyana" with DJMaphorisa which was certified...
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