DJ Maphorisa

Themba Sekowe, born 15 November 1987 and known by the stage name DJ Maphorisa, is a South African DJ, record producer, singer and songwriter. A producer blending house, gqom, amapiano and afropop, he has worked with many artists, including Wizkid, Sizwe Alakine, Kwesta, Uhuru, Drake, Black Coffee, Major Lazer, Runtown, C4 Pedro, TRESOR, Kabza De Small, Focalistic, Era Istrefi, Mpura, Young Stunna and Killer Kau, and he is credited as producer on their tracks. He was first signed to Kalawa Jazmee Records before founding his own label, BlaqBoy Music.

He rose to fame by producing several hit singles for artists across different musical genres, notably Uhuru (“Y-Tjukuta”), Kwesta (“Ngud'”), Busiswa (“Lahla”), DJ Zinhle (“My name Is”), Professor (“Jezebel”) and Shekinah (“Suited”).