Shimza (DJ)

Kholofelo Ashley Raphala,^[1] professionally known as Shimza is South African DJ and music producer. Born and raised in Tembisa, Shimza developed musical interest at the age of 15,^[2] signed recording deal with Soulistic Music and release his debut studio album Shimuzic, in 2015.^[3]

Discography

Studio albums

Shimuzic (2015)
One Man Show (2016)
Eminence (2019)
Kimberly (2021)

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title	Year	Peak chart positions	Certifications	Album
Title	Year	ZA	Certifications	Album
"Higher" (featuring Nobuhle)	2022	—		Non-album single
"Darling" (with Aloe Blacc)	2024	—		Non-album single
"Parachute" (featuring Rachel Chinouriri)	2024	—		Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Achievements

DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards


Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result	Ref.
2017	Himself	Favourite DJ	Nominated
2022	Himself	Favourite DJ	Won	^[4]

South African Dance Music Awards


Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result	Ref.
2019	Himself	Best Male DJ	Won	^[5]^[6]^[7]
2019	One Man Show	Best Festival	Won	^[5]^[6]^[7]

References

^ Sithole, Bongiwe (October 8, 2014). "DJ Shimza sticks to what he knows". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
^ Rizzello, Luca (August 20, 2022). "Shimza Proves his Status as a Leading Afro-House DJ with a Defected Mix". Grayarea. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
^ "SHIMZA GOES INTERNATIONAL - MAKING BEATS, CREATING JOBS AND GIVING BACK". The Insider South Africa. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
^ Vikilahle, Luthando (2022-06-25). "Here is the full list of the DSTV MVCA winners". GQ. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
^ Zeeman, Kyle (October 4, 2019). "Shimza, Black Coffee and Prince Kaybee win big at Dance Music Awards". TshisaLIVE. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
^ "All the winners of the 2019 Dance Music South Africa Awards". BIZ Community. October 4, 2019.
^ "Congrats! Shimza Bags Two Major Awards At The DMASA19". SA Music Magazine. Retrieved 2024-06-06.

[1] Sithole, Bongiwe (October 8, 2014). "DJ Shimza sticks to what he knows". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 2024-06-06.

[2] Rizzello, Luca (August 20, 2022). "Shimza Proves his Status as a Leading Afro-House DJ with a Defected Mix". Grayarea. Retrieved 2024-06-06.

[3] "SHIMZA GOES INTERNATIONAL - MAKING BEATS, CREATING JOBS AND GIVING BACK". The Insider South Africa. Retrieved 2024-06-06.

[4] Vikilahle, Luthando (2022-06-25). "Here is the full list of the DSTV MVCA winners". GQ. Retrieved 2024-06-06.

[5] Zeeman, Kyle (October 4, 2019). "Shimza, Black Coffee and Prince Kaybee win big at Dance Music Awards". TshisaLIVE. Retrieved 2024-06-06.

[6] "All the winners of the 2019 Dance Music South Africa Awards". BIZ Community. October 4, 2019.

[7] "Congrats! Shimza Bags Two Major Awards At The DMASA19". SA Music Magazine. Retrieved 2024-06-06.

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