Zulu Dj Tira

Birth nameMthokozi Khathi
Also known asMakoya
Born24 August 1976 (age 43)
Hlabisani, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
GenresGqom
Occupation(s)
  • Producer
Years active2000–present
LabelsAfrotainment
Associated acts
  • C'ndo
  • Bricks
  • Daddy
  • Naakmusiq
Websitewww.afrotainment.com

Mthokozi Khathi (born 24 August 1976) known by his stage nameDJ Tira, is a South AfricanDJ, record producer and Kwaito artist from Durban, South Africa. He is the founder of the record label Afrotainment.[1] DJ Tira is known for introducing artists such as Big Nuz, DJ C'ndo, DJ Fisherman and Dladla Mshunqisi through his record label Afrotainment. DJ Tira is part of the collective that discovered the Gqom music genre, which became popular around 2017.[2]

DJ Tira Age He was born on the 24th of August 1976 in KwaHlabisaa village located in the Northern parts of KwaZulu Natal. He is 43 years old as of 2019. Dj Tira Wife DJ Tira Wedding. Nov 03, 2019  Download Distruction Boyz ft. DJ Tira & KDot – Amaxoki Mp3 Download South African Gqom Masters, Distruction Boyz has released their collaborative LP titled ‘It Was All A Dream’, which houses 11-tracks. READ ALSO: Distruction Boyz – Ten Step Forward ft. DregaThe song “Amaxoki”. Featuring Tira and KDot. Is lifted from their recently released. Nov 12, 2019 Premiered Nov 12, 2019 This is a brand new one from the legend himself Dj Tira titled 'Woza Mshanami'. He features Dladla Mshunqisi and Campmasters. Woza Mshanami is taken from his latest album.

Earlier Life[edit]

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Mthokozi Khathi was born in KwaHlabisa Village located in KwaZulu-Natal. He moved from Hlabisa Village to Durban in 1979. He studied human resources at the University of Natal.[citation needed]

Music career[edit]

In 1996 DJ Nywana Tira developed an interest in being a DJ while he was still in varsity at which point he started playing as a DJ. Around 2001 he released his first record named Real Makoya, which is a compilation album along with DJ Khabzela. In 2005 he was signed by Oskido's Kalawa Jazzmee. He performed under group named Tzozo En Professor and later formed Durbans Finest together with Sox which also was under Kalawa Jazzme Records. Dj Tira has history with Oskido as he is the one who signed him his first music contract, since then Dj Tira became a star. He established Ezase Afro which fell under Kalawa later being solo.[3] Tira and Sox together they released a series compilation albums named under Durbans Finest. In 2007 DJ Tira launched his recording studio Afrotainment and signed DJ Cndo as the first artist under Afrotainment. Since he was working at his own production, he became a music producer. Later the same year DJ Tira signed kwaito group Big Nuz after relocating from Johannesburg to their origin, Durban. In 2008 DJ Tira as a featured artist, he appeared on two tracks on urban radio charts and music shops charts alongside of Big Nuz's 'Ubala Lolo' and DJ Clock's 'Mahamba Yedwa'.

Ezase Afro Vol:1[edit]

In 2008 DJ Tira released his first solo project under his record label named 'Ezase Afro Vol:1'. Ncedo Mbundwini, from Mount Frere was the top producer of many hit songs on this album. The album is supported by the guest appearance of Bricks, Daddy, Big Nuz and Joocy of Afrosoul. Ezase Afro vol 1 became a hit album and did remarkable on the market as it sold more than 20 000 copies.

Personal life[edit]

DJ Tira is married to Gugu Khathi and they have two sons and one daughter Junior, Chase and Chichi Khathi. In October 2016 he and his wife hosted a Umabo ceremony at his home in KwaHlabisa, KwaZulu-Natal. He is also a close friend of Zodwa Wabantu

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Discography[edit]

Studio Albums[edit]

Album TitleAlbum Details
Ezase Afro Vol:1
  • Released: 2008
  • Label: Afrotainment
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
Ezase Afro Vol:2
  • Released: 2012
  • Label: Afrotainment
  • Formats: CD, Digital download

Compilation Albums[edit]

Album TitleAlbum Details
Real Makoya (with DJ Khabzela)
  • Released: 2001
  • Formats: CD
Durbans Finest Vol:1 (with Sox and Ncedo M)
  • Released: 2004
  • Formats: CD
Durbans Finest Vol:2 (with Sox)
  • Released: 2005
  • Formats: CD

Awards and nominations[edit]

Zulu
YearAward CeremonyPrizeWork/RecipientResult
Metro FM Music AwardsBest Compilation album'Durbans Finest Vol:1'Won
2018
Dance Music Awards South AfricaBest Live ActHimselfNominated

References[edit]

  1. ^'DJ Tira's biography'. TVSA. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
  2. ^Huw Oliver (22 Jan 2016). 'Gqom, the foot-stomping new sound of South Africa's townships'. The Guardian.
  3. ^'Durban's finest music architect'. IOL Entertainment. Retrieved 18 April 2018.

External links[edit]

Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=DJ_Tira&oldid=951778730'

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