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 (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
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
DJ Zinhle embarked on her career in approximately 2004. Initially, her aspirations were focused on becoming a TV presenter rather than a DJ.
However, her brother’s passion for mixing vinyls influenced her, and her love and enthusiasm for being a DJ began to grow.
She received her first opportunity as a resident DJ on a popular youth dance show called Jika Majika, which was broadcasted on SABC 1.
Throughout her career, DJ Zinhle collaborated with renowned South African music icon Boom Shaka on the album “I Put It In.”
This album also featured other notable artists such as Dr Malinga, Khanyi Mbau, Mphoza, and many more. Additionally, she headlined the Sisters with Soul concert alongside Amanda Black.
At the second Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards, she achieved great success by winning two awards, including Best House DJ and Best House Female Artist.
Furthermore, she was chosen as the headline act for the Zimfest 2019 live concert, a Zimbabwean festival held in England.
Her hit single “Umlilo” from 2019 garnered an impressive 5.1 million streams within just three months.
It was certified 3× platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RISA) and was also voted as the Song of the Year for 2019.
DJ Zinhle was selected as the headline act for the inaugural Red Bull Music Experience in Cape Town.
In 2021, she co-hosted the talent show competition “1’s and 2’s” on SABC 1 alongside DJ Tira and DJ Speedsta.
Towards the end of the same year, she announced her upcoming reality show titled “Unexpected,” which will be premiered on BET Africa.
On July 7, 2023, Zinhle and Cici released their collaboration titled “Thula.” The song debuted at number 3 in South Africa and reached the number 1 spot on the Metro FM Top 30 Countdown charts.
Personal life
DJ Zinhle was in an on and off relationship with South African rapper AKA, until their split in January 2020.
She and AKA have one daughter together. In 2021, she gave birth to a baby girl with her husband Bongani, also known as Murdah Bongz.
Net Worth
The South African DJ has done extremely well for herself over the years. Her net worth has risen and is now believed to be over R20 Million.
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