1. Dj Waxxy
Dj Waxxy started disc jockeying in 1990, na ameshawahi kufanya kazi
katika redio stations mbali mbali kama Ray Power 100.5, Rhythm 93.7 ,
Yfm 99.3 and Metro fm kabla ya kuamia South Africa. He is currently a
Vj with Channel O, Africa magic And SAA Flight Entertainment. Dj Waxxy
ameshafanya kazi na international artist kama Missy,Jay sean,
Akon,Omarion, Marcus Houston, Sean Paul, Blu Cantre, Junior Reed, Brick n
lace, Bow Wow, Busta rhymes, P Sqaure, Mo Hit Allstars and many more.
He is currently working on his mix tape and also on world tour.
2.Black Coffee
Nathi Maphumulo alias “Black Coffee” ni Dj anayetoka kwenye mikoa ya
Mashariki ya Afrika Kusini, Kwazula Natal na the Eastern Cape, akiwa
mmoja wa watu wanatangaza utambuzi wa matukio ya kitamaduni ili kuleta
maendeleo na heshima kwa watu. Considering his meteoric rise to fame, it
would be easy to stereotype Black Coffee as just another black diamond,
a BEE beat magnet out to mine the insatiable upwardly mobile urban
house-party market.But as he proved on his South African Music
Award-winning album Home Brewed, this DJ and producer defies convention.
3. Dj Caise
Introducing one of UK’s most exciting and innovative Nigerian young
entertainers to ever grace the turntables,Pia ameshaweza kushinda tuzo
nyingi za UDj kwa kuweza kutumbuiza katika kwenye nightclubs za kifahari
za nchini Uingereza na Nigeria. Dj Caise ana mitindo ya kipekee katika
swala zima la UDj na ameshafanya kazi na wasanii kadhaa katika sekta ya
music kama Dbanj, the Mo hits All stars, P-Square, Styl-Plus, Olu
Maintain, Ikechukwu, Sasha P ,Sauce kid.
Dj Caise ana mvuto na miziki ya Hip hop, R’n'B, Funky house,
Bashment, Old school, nija jams.Trained at the world renowned point
blank london music college his style is very versatile and eclectic
unlikely to hear the same mix or repeat a song during a gig. Mixing
style varies from cutting to blending with a hint of scratching also
showcases his incredible skills and knowledge of the music every step of
the way.
4.Dj Jimmy Jatts
Jimmy Adewale Amu, popularly known as DJ Jimmy Jatt, one of Nigerian’s
hottest DJs, was born in Lagos Island. He grew up listening to a lot of
blues, soul, jazz and indigenous genres, like juju, apala, fuji,
highlife, funk, R&B, pop, disco and hip pop. He happened to collect a
lot of early rap albums from the 70′s and 80′s, and developed an
interest in hip-hop and rapping.
Jimmy Jatt alianza kazi ya Burudani kama rapa, akijulikana kwa jina la
Master J.Alianza kufanya kazi za Demos huku akiwa anatafuta studio ya
kuweza kurecord na matokeo yake hakufanikiwa kupata studio ndipo ndugu
zake walipomsaidia na kuanza kazi za UDJ. Ndugu zake hao pia walimsaidia
kupata studio iitwayo (JATT studio) and he eventually changed his stage
name to DJ Jimmy Jatt, in honour of his brothers, who were called
Jimmy, Amu, Tunde, and Tayo. The studio was located on strategic Odo
street, which helped him reach an eager audience who took to his
“deejaying” skills and hip-hop in general.
Dj Jimmy Jatt anaheshimiwa sana nchini Nigeria kwa kuweza kutangaza
muziki wa HIP HOP tangu alipoingia kwenye fani ya muziki kwenye miaka
ya 90 mpaka sasa .At a point in Nigeria the only accepted forum for hip
hop artistes to have themselves groomed, whilst engaging in lyrical
battle was the ROAD BLOCK street Canival pioneered by Dj Jimmy Jatt.
Setting up speakers, turntables, amplifiers and microphones, young lads
swarmed his studio like bees unto nectar begging for a life-line. The
likes of Junior and Pretty, Daddy Fresh, Daddy Showkey, DJ Abdullah, El
Cream, Ruff, Rugged and Raw and Aladin (Formerly known as Chuck Da
Bone), all grabbed the microphones, lighting up the stage, entertaining
the crowd and basically having fun. No one had the slightest idea that
Rap music was just on the brink of blowing up in Nigeria.
5.Dj Black
With a a BA in Mass Comm. (UG/G.I.J) ,a diploma in Public Admin (UG),
and the Host DJ for all major shows in Ghana including the Ghana Music
awards ; he is an ideal role model for the youth.He has won Rothmans
Best DJ in West Africa 2001, 2009 Red Carpet Awards Independent Artist
and DJ award winner.
DJ Black founded Blaqbone International together with partners
Schwarz Bless’on (Radio Cardiff) and Notse A. Amarteyfio in 2005 and
manage artistes and DJS such as Dretonio, Philo, E-dBle, etc.In 2010, DJ
Black formed TOONTOOM the brand. With Toontoom Agency Studios at
Kokomlemle, DJ Black has expanded the brand as a voice over artiste and a
mentor.In 2011, DJ Black performed on Big Brother Africa:Amplified and
won the Best Radio DJ in Ghana adding on to 2010′s Africa’s NO 2 Top
Radio DJ of the year and the 2010 Red Carpet award from Sniper Squad
DJS.
6. Dj Robbie Rob
Duma FM’s Hip Hop giant Robbie Rob larger than life persona is
unmistakable. This resident Gaborone News cafe DJ rocks every Friday and
Saturday nights alongside his long time friend DJ Shimrock.His
illustrious broadcasting career dates back to campus radio at the
University of Cape Town back in 1996.Between 1997 and 1999, Robbie Rob
built a name as one of Cape Town’s most devoted, most sought after DJs.
Over the years The Robster has played alongside the likes of DJ Fudge
and DJ Yass from France and American DJ/Producer Quentin Harris, one of
the most influential players on the House scene right now.In Botswana,
Robbie Rob enjoys cult status amongst party people all across the
country.No DJ on the Botswana scene at the moment can claim to have
enjoyed as much sustained success as Robbie Rob aka Double R.
The bookings came in quick upon Robbie Rob’s arrival in Botswana back
in 1999, and more than 10 years later they haven’t stopped.Robbie Rob
is one of Botswana’s bona fide international DJ talents, having
travelled as far as Malaysia and the United States on his travels as a
DJ.In June 2008, Robbie Rob’s first ever mixed House compilation was
released under internationally acclaimed label Soul Candi Records from
South Africa.Gorilla Grooves Volume 1 is Botswana’s first ever authentic
mixed House compilation.
7. Dj Malick
This is none other than the energetic, fun and super cool DJ Malick. The
talented Malawian is the host of Gowelo Beats and Crush Grooves on
Power101 FM and admits to sleeping, eating and breathing music.Whenever
he is on the one’s and two’s, he likes to keep the crowds on their feet
and all sweaty.According to his public relations office, the thing that
he enjoys most about his job is getting to mix at some of Malawi’s
hottest night clubs and entertainment joints.
8. Dj Kaytrixx
Award winning DJ Kaytrixx is one of the most successful DJs in the
country and also among the most paid when he performs at an event.
Having started DJ-ing about 3 years ago he is currently working at KTN
(Kenya Television Network) as a co-host and Live VDJ of an award winning
TV show called “STR8 UP LIVE” which airs every week day and at Homeboyz
Radio as a DJ and a Radio Presenter for his show called “THE HANGOVER”
,which airs every Saturday afternoon. You can also catch him on Clouds
FM in Tanzania every Friday evening,and on Contact Fm in Rwanda every
Friday evening.His former employer was Code RED entertainment limited.
9. Dj Fetty
The first lady of Tanzania’s deejaying scene, DJ Fetty is one great
Tanzanian deejay.Born Fatma Hassan, the musical lady started deejaying
in 2006 as an employee at Clouds Fm radio station in Dar-es-salaam on a
very popular afternoon show called ‘Dr Beat’.
She started out playing mostly hip hop, R&B, Bongo Fleva and a
little bit of pop. While on the show she joined Clouds FM DJ group
collectively known as Nyuki DJ’s as part of a phenomena show at the time
called ‘Saturday Night Live’. The show saw a group on Tanzania’s finest
including Mwanza, Tanga and Dodoma performing in different regions
every weekend. It was at this time that she started gaining popularity
as a force to be reckoned with.For three years in a row, DJ Fetty has
performed at the popular yearly musical event ‘Fiesta’ and she has also
previously been part of the MTV VJ search in Arusha.
10. Dj Crème De La Crème
Dj Crème de La Crème has been deejaying professionally for about 5
years,and has been able to master the science of entertainment. He has
been able to tap into the business spectrum of entertainment.His other
specialities are in Mceeing, Video Mixxing and Editing and Creative
Writing.
Source:Mtandao wa vibeweekly.com
