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Shimza

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

In February 2020, Shimza appeared on a collaboration "Uwrongo" with Black Motion, Prince Kaybee, and Ami Faku. The song debuted No. 1 on Radiomonitor Charts and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa.

Discography

Studio albums

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

Extended plays

  • Dreaming (2024)

As lead artist

Achievements

DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards

! |- |2017 |rowspan=2 <div style="text-align: center";> |Himself |rowspan=2|Favourite DJ | | |- |2022 | |

Miami Electronic Dance Music Awards

! |- |2026 |div style="text-align: center";>|"Fire Fire" |Song of the Year | |

Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards

! |- | rowspan="2"|2021 | rowspan="2"| "Uwrongo" - | Best Collaboration | |rowspan="2"| |- |Most Voted Song |

South African Dance Music Awards

! |- |rowspan=2|2019 |<div style="text-align: center";> |Himself |Best Male DJ | |rowspan=2| |- |One Man Show |Best Festival |

References