Biography
Ntombezinhle Jiyane (born 30 December 1983) is a South African disc jockey, producer, media personality, and businesswoman.
She is professionally known in the South African entertainment industry by her stage name DJ Zinhle.
She started out her career in 2004 and has been active ever since and getting better at releasing music hits for her fans and followers.
The popular DJ is actively involved in motivational programs aimed at helping at-risk young South African females.
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| Full Name: | Ntombezinhle Jiyane |
| Stage Name: | DJ Zinhle |
| Born: | 30 December 1983 (age 40 years old) |
| Birth Place: | Dannhauser |
| Baby Father: | AKA |
| Nationality: | South African |
| Daughter: | Kairo Owethu Forbes |
| Boyfriend • Husband: | AKA, Murdah Bongz & Brendon Naidoo (Exes) |
| Occupation: | Disc Jockey • Record Producer |
| Net Worth: | $800,000-$1,500,000 |
Early Life
DJ Zinhle was born on the 30th day of December in 1983. She was born and raised in Dannhauser, South Africa.
She has an elder brother who served as a great inspiration and motivation to her.
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She never aspired to be a disk jockey until her brother spoke to her, she stated this in an interview with a South African radio station.
Education
DJ Zinhle completed her primary school and secondary school education in South Africa.
Career
Her career in the industry dates back to around 2004, She planned to have a career in Television presenting but did not get enough opportunities. Her brother who had a passion for mixing vinyl influenced her into loving and switching to Deejaying and then her passion for it grew.
DJ Zinhle gained national fame as a Deejay on Jika Majika, a youth dance show in South Africa. Since then she has hit new milestones.
She has also collaborated with other top South African entertainers on different projects. She worked on the I Put It In music album with Boom Shaka. The album featured Dr. Malinga, Khanyi Mbau, Mphoza, and many other South African music stars.
Alongside Amanda Black, she led the Sisters with Soul concert. She also performed in the Zimfest 2019 live concert in Zimbabwe.
DJ Zinhle wowed music fans with her hit track, Umlilo and the song received 5.1 million streams in the space of three months and was voted as the Song of the Year in 2029.
Awards and Nominations
- She was nominated for the Song of the Year Award at SAMA 19 and 12th Metro FM Awards.
- Bona Magazine’s South Africa’s Top 10 most Influential women.
- Oprah Magazine’s list of 21 Most powerful African women.
- She was named the fourth most powerful celebrity in South Africa by Channel 24.
- Glamour Magazine’s Woman of the Year.
- Top Female DeeJay in Africa (2019)
- Forbes Woman Africa Entertainer Award (2020)
Personal Life
DJ Zinhle is not married but has a sweet 9-year-old daughter named Kairo Owethu Forbes. She had her baby with popular South African rapper, AKA.
She has been romantically involved with Murdah Bongz and Brendon Naidoo, but they all ended poorly.
She celebrates her birthday every year in her mansion.
Social Media
DJ Zinhle is active on different social media platforms. She has over 3.7 million followers on Instagram. Her Instagram and Twitter account handle is @djzinhle.
Net Worth
The South African talented disc jockey, DJ Zinhle has an estimated net worth of $800,000-$1,500,000.
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