DJ Shimza, whose real name Ashley Raphala is an South African DJ. He is also a well-known personality in the entertainment industry of South Africa, His first album, Shimizu, released in 2005 is his most popular work.
DJ Shimza is one of South Africa’s richest DJs, he also has a huge fan base on the social media. He has performed with other South African DJs, such as Black Coffee.
DJ Shimza Age
He was born on the 15th May 1984 in Tembisa. Shimza will be 38 in 2022. He celebrates his birthday every May 15th.
Career
Raphala developed an interest in House Music and became a DJ. His enthusiasm and passion in this field led him to win the Red Square Dj Competition in 2006.
Raphala won the South African Music Conference Spin off DJ Competition in addition to the Red Square DJ Competition 2006.
Raphala won the 2011 Gauteng carnival DJ Competition. Raphala’s most important win was winning the 2011 Gauteng Carnival DJ Competition. It gave him much-needed exposure and provided necessary start-up gear to launch his career.
Raphala has been hosting the annual festival DJ Shimza One Man Show since its inception.
This event was created by this music producer to give back to society and raise awareness about his contributions.
Ashley performed at the first annual Spring Festival alongside talented South African DJs like Black Coffee.
Raphala performs at the biggest concerts in South Africa, including Spring Fiesta as well as YFM, alongside DJ Fresh and Black Coffee.
Attend his events if you wish to hear DJ Shimza African Woman or any DJ Shimza mix. This is your best chance to see the 35-year old perform the most memorable performance of all time.
Albums
- Eminence, 2019
- Taches Time Traveler Chapter 4, 2019
- Shimuzic, 2015
EPs
- Tchamayka, 2015
- One Man Show 2016
Songs
Shimuzic Track List
- Friends With Benefits feat. Cuebur feat. Reason & Ginger Breadman)
- Nzima Remix by DJ Shimza
- Looking For Love (feat. Afrikan Roots, Lu)
- All The Way feat. Zano)
- African Woman (feat. Mishka)
- Lolo (feat. Heavy K, S’dudla Ma 1000)
- Akulalwa (feat. DR MALINGA
- Igama Lami (feat. SoulstaR)
- Bayethe feat. Bk feat. Reason & Ginger Breadman)
- No Lie (feat. King Jay)
- SoulstaR) – You’ve got me singing (feat. SoulstaR)
- The One Man Show
- Let The World Dance
Eminence Tracklist
- Eminence
- Dancefloor Keeper
- Warrant of Arrest
- Kunye
- MSC
- Mirrors
Taches Time Traveler Chapter 4 Track List
- La Paz (Xique-Xique Remix)
- I’m just a shadow of myself (Rapossa remix)
- Pewunguen (Coss & Iorie Remix)
- Y Bot
- Adir
- Clerka (Chambord Remix)
- Konnichiwa
- How Could I forget You? How Could I Forget You?
- The Eclipse
- All Alone
- Abidjan
- Monkey Flute
- Iro
DJ Shimza Girlfriend
Shimza does not have a partner at the moment. He dated K Naomi before after they met on Instagram. They ended their relationship in 2018.
Shimza revealed that K Naomi was not the only celebrity he dated, but did not reveal the names.
Award-Winning Businesses
- Red Square DJ Competition in 2006
- The Best Male DJ of 2019 South African Dance Music Awards
- One Man Show wins Best Festival at 2019 South African Dance Music Awards
Net Worth
As a DJ, he earned an estimated $1 to $5 million in net worth.