DJ Shimza

DJ and Entrepreneur Ashley Raphala aka DJ Shimza was born in Tembisa and grew up with the love of music particularly House Music.

He debut into the industry as a House music DJ began in 2003 where he won the Red Square DJ competition.

His success in the House Music Arena have been achieved by his appearances at the South African Music Conference’s DJ Spin offs Competition, VO National Betrams “the next big thing and the Gauteng Carnival DJ Competition.

DJ Shimza studied at Soul Candi Music and later formed his own production company, to assist and manage new and talented artists within South Africa, SHIMUZIC PRODUCTIONS.

Shimza has travelled in several countries. His latest achievements have include the releasing of two CD compilations “SA House Charts” and “The Next Big Thing”, hosting the annual “Dj Shimza’s One Man show 1,2 & 3” and further playing in concerts such as Spring Fiesta, Oh Ship and Yfm events alongside Fresh and Oskido. This young DJ is definitely set to become one of the greatest House DJs in South Africa

Catch him on YTKO every Friday evening at 6pm on Yfm