Dj Zihle, The Hottest Dj on & off the Turntables

"Dj Zinhle"It truly is a world for women’s lib these days and we are all the better off for it. One woman who’s doing it for herself, big time, is 24-year old Zinhle Jiyane, better known as DJ Zinhle, who is making waves as far a field as the UK.She entered the scene in 2004 and has gone from strength to strength rocking crowds in clubs, at fashion shows, corporate functions, cool bashes, and even the odd private party in SA. Currently, she is the resident DJ for SABC 1’s hip and happening dance show Jika MaJika and has a permanent slot on YfmMixing it up comes naturally to DJ Zinhle. She started out doing all her mixes from the trusted old Vinyls in 2004, still a favourite amongst some DJ’s. She has since moved on to incorporate CD mixing and now both CD and Vinyl is her forte. “I love what I do and the Lord has blessed me because DJying loves me back. I always try and apply care to my work so that I deliver to exceed people’s expectations.” she saysIt’s true, her love and commitment to her profession is what gives her the edge and makes her successful. No wonder she has been dubbed the hottest DJ on and off the turntables by fans and fellow artists. “I’m simply expressing my love for music and I want to share it with others,” she adds.DJ Zinhle has earned her stars and is in with the right bunch of people. She jammed away in the UK at gigs in Bradford and London last year for the Youth Day celebrations - gracing the stage with SA counterparts DJ S’bu, Vinny Da Vinci, Christos and Oskido. Together they brought a bit of home to the ex-pats living in the UK.In a male dominated profession she is making her mark and assisting other female DJ’s to do the same. The Feminine Touch is DJ Zinhle’s brand and is testimony to all that she is. Her permanent slot also called The Feminine Touch, on Oskido’s Church Grooves show on Yfm every Saturday between 16:00 and 16:30 is growing in popularity not just with other females but the male community too.Oskido says, “DJ Zinhle is very dedicated to what she does. Many people enter the music industry for the wrong reasons but not her. She carries herself well in the industry and gives 100% to every gig and performance. We work well together and I value her commitment to our Saturday slot.”She is hard at work getting The Feminine Touch and DJ Zinhle out there and passionate about previewing young female talent. “Once a month on the show I invite a new upcoming youngster as a guest to mix on air.” In so doing she adds to the proliferation of female DJs in the market. In light of this she also spoke at the 2007 SA Music Conference in Durban, inspiring female DJs to survive in this industry. She says with joy that having a female DJ do a gig is a current trend and she hopes to contribute to this even further. Her view is: “If you don't inspire anyone, why do it?”Keep your eyes and ears peeled for DJ Zinhle’s first House mix CD to be released in May this year called The Feminine Touch Vol 1

King and Queen Of kwaito Buddies again

Kwaito king Arthur Mafokate has finally swallowed his pride and opened the doors of reconciliation to his former girlfriend, Afro-pop star Queen Sesoko. Sunday World has it on good authority that the former lovebirds are now on speaking terms. Sesoko is the mother of Mafokate’s daughter, Owami. But she was allegedly barred from visiting their child after she moved out of Mafokate’s mansion in Midrand after their love fizzled out. Sesoko confirmed on Friday that she and her former beau have made friends. She says: “I am happy that we’ve finally resolved our differences. We now talk almost daily about our daughter and her progress. “The fact that Arthur has poured his heart out and we have started afresh means a lot to me. I now understand what he went through. “I hope that Owami will soon be visiting me frequently.” Sesoko says she is tired of the negative coverage that she has been receiving in the media. “The media has portrayed me as a bad and irresponsible mother. “My daughter is growing up and people will tell her those things. ” Sesoko also revealed that she is releasing her new album, Sweet Little Things, with a new record company. And her first single Umafavuke will be sampled on radio stations next week. “I was never fired from my previous record company but I resigned in January this year because I wasn’t happy with some things I won’t mention. “But at the same time I needed a fresh start.” Sesoko says she is excited about her new album and she hopes to reclaim her crown in the music industry. “It’s a dance album and has something new. I know people will enjoy it,” she adds. Mafokate confirms he and his ex are now talking more than before. He says: “We are now talking for our daughter’s sake.” The self-proclaimed king of kwaito adds that he is excited that Sesoko has a new album. He says: “I know she is a strong person with great talent. “She is here to stay, despite what she has gone through in her life.”

What’s that smell? - DJ Cleo ‘flipped his wig’ at scent of his protege

No-nonsense producer DJ Cleo has fired his recalcitrant protegé Mavo for stealing his luxury perfume. News of Mavo’s dismissal from DJ Cleo’s Will of Steel Productions company came to light after it was announced on the SABC1 music show Live last Friday that Mavo had joined Chicco Twala’s stable. It is alleged that Mavo sneaked into Cleo’s bathroom in his Welgehuewel house west of Jozi, bathed and helped himself to his luxury perfume. It is believed that on smelling his perfume on the muso, Cleo flipped his wig and confronted him about it. Mavo rattled Cleo’s cage when he crocheted a story that he wore the perfume to ward off the pong he had on him after picking up bricks scattered in the yard of the wizard vinyl spinner. “This angered DJ Cleo because at that time there were no bricks in his yard and apart from that, Mavo had no right to sneak into Cleo's bedroom and help himself to his stuff. “DJ Cleo has a wife and children. What if Mavo had found Cleo’s wife bathing in the buff?” asks a source. Cleo will not deny or confirm the perfume incident. “No comment on that one,” he said when quizzed by Sunday World. But the award-winning producer confirms – refering to a story published in our newspaper about his dog being raped – that he fired Mavo for, among other things, spreading lies about his company. “The aim is not to discredit him, but Will of Steel Productions is a reputable company. We have a code of conduct which he violated,” Cleo says. Mavo confirms that he had a tiff with Cleo over the perfume. “I was sweating after picking up the bricks which were scattered in his yard. “I then went to his bathroom, bathed and used his perfume. He then got angry. But that was not the only reason we drifted apart. He had problems with my work ethics and fired me,” says Mavo.

DJ Tira ties the knot

The wedding cost a cool R200 000 with the wedding dress and evening gown totalling R20 000! The Stars of Mzansi award-winning Durban vinyl- spinner DJ Tira, real name aka Mthokozisi Khathi, and his gorgeous bride had a celebritydom of famous guests too including DJ Fresh, L’vovo, Oskido and DJ Bongz amongst the 130 witnesses at the Izulu Hotel in Ballito, on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast.Afro Souls, the new Afro-pop groups signed by the couple’s entertainment company – Afrotainment – made sure everyone danced well into the night. The celebrity couple are currently honeymooning in the beautiful Bahamas and have confirmed to Sunday World that there are no plans, for at least the next year, to produce baby TiraLales.

Rihanna’s nipples get plastered

Rihanna’s nipples get plastered

It’s a cover-up
Umbrella singer, Rihanna, says she loves plasters.
Not only do they cover up nail mishaps and ease the pain of shoe blisters but she also has a more efficient use for them. She says a wardrobe malfunction is not laughing matter when you're striding down the red carpet for all the world to see. How many times have we seen that happen? To avoid any unintentional flashing, Rihanna sticks plasters over her nipples. Rihanna obviously doesn’t like the world press getting a boobie-shot. Good for her, nice that we have a respectable star for kids to look up to.

Man claims Generations

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07 April : Man claims Generations star is his love-child

A 60 year old man from Potchefstroom is claiming to be Connie Masilo-Ferguson's father. The old-timer, George Molahlegi Tau, who is a musical composer says that he was quite the “love rat” when he was a teen. He went into exile a while ago but returned in 1991 only to discover from his “sympathisers” that he had fathered the famous face. Tau is demanding a paternity test from Ferguson: “All I want is a paternity test to be done so I can move on with my life,” he says. The Generations star is all too familiar with strangers claiming she is their birthright. The actress encountered a similar situation a few years. Ferguson had a young man turn up on the SABC’s front door claiming to be her son. Ferguson is refusing the paternity test, just as she denied the motherhood claims from the young Rustenburg man.“I was born in Kimberley and my parents are in Botswana. If I were to take these people seriously I’d end up mad.” Says the actress.

TIRA'S NEW GROUP

You know DJ Tira as a top DJ, but he's also a label head and producer. The fruits of his labour will be visible this weekend when his projects Big Nuz and Afro Soul are released. Afro Soul are an Afro Pop group signed to Afrotainment Records, Bug Nuz are on a kwaito tip on their album that features heavy hitting production talent like Black Coffee, DJ Bongz and of course DJ Tira. Why the name for this Durban Kwaito crew, Tira explains, “ Big Nuz comes from Big because they doing big things and NUZ represents the township they from Umlazi next to Durban. Nuz is the number plate for cars from Umlazi. “ Big Nuz is made up of 3 guys Jojo aka Mampintsha, Mzi aka Danger and Sbu aka R Mashesha. Tira continues “The group was formed 2002 when they moved from Durban to Joburg to hustle for a record deal. It’s been a rough road trying to release an album; there is no studio in Joburg they don’t know since they went knocking in all the doors.” Some of the work they’ve since done includes “A jingle for Backstage on e-tv when the sopie was relocating to Joburg in 2002, they then got a chance to perform on Backstage. They continued their hustling in 2003 working with Koloi Lebone and Beatmaker doing songs that were never released. In 2004 Ishmael featured them on a song called Boom Boom. 2006 they release their debut album called “Zozo” under Gallo Records working with the late Kid Mokoena for Why Not Entertainment.” in 2007 I called them back home to work with me. They did a hit track for Durbans Finest called ‘Uyoysholo Wena’ which is still on high rotation on some radio stations. They finally got it right at Afrotainment, Big Nuz dubbed the best lyricists in country their single “Ubala” should continue where Tzozo En Professor, Lvovo left off… 2008 is the year for Big Nuz.” Tira promises, “ Their album 2nd Round Knockout is packed with upbeat grooves to make you dance anytime. “ No wonder Tira’s confident, the album features production by DJ Tira, Shota of Shana, Professor, DJ Clock, DJ Fhiso, Blackcoffee and DJ Bongs. Durban’s house masters even provide rhymes! Tzozo, DJ Sox, Tira feature on the songs