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DJ Zinhle, born Ntombezinhle Jiyane, is a South African DJ, record producer, businesswoman and television personality. She is best known for her music production and as the co–owner and founder of her record label, “Era by DJ Zinhle“. She has released several albums and singles, including her debut album “My Story“ (2005) and her most successful single “Umlilo“ (2015).
Age
DJ Zinhle is 39 years old and was born on 30 December 1982.
Early life
DJ Zinhle was born in Durban, South Africa, and grew up in Pietermaritzburg. She was exposed to various music genres from a young age, including Afro–pop, hip–hop, jazz, and R&B. She was inspired by Madonna, Michael Jackson, and TLC.
Education
DJ Zinhle did her matric at Siyamukela High School in Emadadeni, Newcastle. After passing her matric with flying colours, Zinhle enrolled in tertiary education. She wanted to be a DJ, but her mother wanted her to have a professional certificate in education. Zinhle pursued a Bachelor of Marketing degree to please her mother at the University of Johannesburg.
Following her graduation with her degree in Marketing, Zinhle pursued yet another degree in Arts from the University of Witwatersrand, marking the beginning of her career in the entertainment world. Since she debuted in the entertainment world, Zinhle has made waves in her career, showing no signs of slowing down.
Career
DJ Zinhle started her career as a DJ in 2001 and soon released her debut single, “Umlilo“, in 2005. She began to gain recognition in South Africa and started to be invited to perform at major music festivals. She also began to collaborate with other artists, including Black Coffee, Mafikizolo, and Euphonik. In 2008, she released her second single, “My Name Is“, which was well-received by the public. She then released her debut album “My Story“ in 2011 and won several awards, including the South African Music Award for “Best Dance Album“. In 2015, she released her most successful single, “Umlilo“, which topped the South African music charts and made her an international star.
Relationships
DJ Zinhle was previously in a relationship with the late South African rapper AKA, with whom she has a daughter, Kairo. The two split up in 2017. After splitting with award-winning rapper, DJ Zinhle found love in the arms of Murdah Bongz. The two have been serving Mzansi with a couple of goals, and they have a daughter Asante together.
Children
DJ Zinhle has two beautiful daughters, Kairo Owethu Forbes and Asante.
Cars
DJ Zinhle has a thing for first-class cars and owns a million-dollar garage, including a BMW X6, a BMW M4, a Mercedes–Benz G–Class, and a Range Rover Evoque. She also holds a custom–built Bentley Continental GT with a pink interior.
Houses
DJ Zinhle owns a few homes, including a luxurious mansion in Johannesburg, South Africa. She also holds a penthouse in Cape Town and a beach house in Durban. DJ Zinhle’s homes are decorated with designer furniture and top–of–the–line electronics. She also owns a private jet, a yacht, and other luxury items. DJ Zinhle has built a successful career and proves hard work and dedication pay off. She inspires aspiring entrepreneurs, and her luxurious lifestyle reminds her of what can be achieved with dedication and hard work.
Net Worth
DJ Zinhle has an estimated net worth of $14 million. DJ Zinhle has earned most of her wealth from her successful DJ and record producer career. She has performed at some of the biggest music festivals in the world, such as Coachella and Ultra Music Festival, and has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the industry, such as David Guetta, Calvin Harris and Tiësto.
She has also released several singles and albums and collaborated with various artists, including AKA Cassper Nyovest and Mafikizolo. In addition to her music career, DJ Zinhle has ventured into the business world, launching her own “Inhliziyo” jewellery brand and owning a beauty salon, nail bar, and spa.
Controversy
DJ Zinhle was involved in a controversy in 2017 when she posted a picture of herself and her daughter in bikinis on social media. She was criticized for the post, but she defended the post and said that she was teaching her daughter to be comfortable in her skin.
Businesses
DJ Zinhle is the co–owner and founder of her record label, “Era by DJ Zinhle“. The label has released several successful singles and albums, including DJ Zinhle’s debut album “My Story“. She also owns a production company, “Era Productions“, and a clothing line, “Era Apparel“.
