10 SA Celebs Who Are Also DJs
10 SA Celebs Who Are Also DJs. It goes without saying that the entertainment industry is very versatile. With the right talent, one can do just about anything. Speaking of which, many of our celebrities are now becoming DJs. They are not just doing it for fun, these individuals are busy and booked because of their amazing talent. Check out some of them from the list below.
1. Pearl Thusi
In February this year, Pearl officially launched herself as a DJ. This is a dream come true for Pearl, as she has been aspiring to be a DJ for years. The celebrate media personality, actress and entrepreneur has been getting all the relevant gigs, and the sky is the limit.
2. Mbalenhle Mavimbela
Is there anything she can’t do. Mbali is well known as an award winning actress. He role on The Wife as Hlomu, showcased the kind of talent she has. Spreading her wins, she recently became a DJ, and constantly shares herself playing at various gigs.
3. Dineo Ranaka
In 2019, Dineo announced that she was now officially available for bookings as a DJ. The media personality and entrepreneur is now one of the best DJ’s in the country. In 2022, Dineo On Decks was announced as number two best DJ in Africa by DJane.
4. Thuli Phongolo
Another female DJ, who is always booked has to be be Thuli Phongolo. The talented actress was mentored by the late Khombela Nhleko, popularly known as DJ Khomza, who has also mentored the successful DJ Shimza. Thuli has been bagging so many gigs of recent, which can only mean that she is among the best we have
5. Lerato Kganyago
Lerato Kganyago has worked hard to be where she is as a DJ. She started from humble beginnings performing at small establishments, now LKG, performs in big stages. She is well known in the Big Brother House,, and has had international gigs.
6. Eva Modika
The entertainer started her career as a news anchor for Sedibeng FM in 2013. Eva then moved to Johannesburg where she rose to prominence as an events host when she started hosting in popular clubs and elite events between 2016 and 2017. She is now an influencer, reality show star and entrepreneur. Eva is now exploring the world of deejaying. She did her disk jockey lessons in 2018, but took a break after only a year. Beginning of 2023, she decided to continue with her lessons, and now she is a qualified DJ.
7. Thando Thabethe
Thando has done almost everything in the industry. She started off as an actress, and went on to be a TV and radio presenter. Thando also has her won reality show, and owns a cool lingerie and shapewear business. She is also a DJ, who is busy and booked.
8. Vyno Miller
He made a name for himself as a contestant in the Big Brother Mzansi Season III house. Before then though, Vyno Miller was into music. Now the reality show star is making waves as a DJ, and he is quite a big deal. His social media is full of packed gigs.
9. Sol Phenduka
Sol started his radio career as an intern at YFM. He later joined 5FM on its new breakfast show at the time with DJ Fresh on “Fresh at 5”. After a suspension at 5FM, he joined Macgyver Mukwevho on Podcast and Chill with MacG YouTube podcast where he was subsequently hired by Kaya FM to co-host the breakfast show with Dineo Ranaka. Sol is also a DJ, as well as a musician.
10. Hazel Mahazard
Hazel ventured her ways into deejaying back in 2017 when she enrolled in Boston Media College for a DJ course. She got inspired by Lamiez Holworthy, one of the forces in the industry. Hazel is also a podcast host, and an entrepreneur.