Dlala Thukzin | |
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Born | Thuthuka Wandile Zindlovu May 1997 (age 27)
Lamontville,
Durban, South Africa |
Nationality | South African |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2016–present |
Awards | Full list |
Musical career | |
Also known as | Uncle Dlala |
Genres | |
Instrument(s) | |
Labels | Dlala Records |
Website | iG.com/dlalathukzin |
Thuthuka Wandile Zindlovu, prominently known as Dlala Thukzin is a South African DJ and record producer born and bred in Lamontville, KwaZulu-Natal. [1] He is famous for his versatility of blending amapiano and afro tech with gqom. [2] [3] [4]
Zindlovu came to prominence subsequent to producing Babes Wodumo's "Umngan'wami" taken from her 2016 studio album Gqom Queen, Vol. 1. [2]
In 2021, Thukzin released " Phuze" and " Phuze Remix" with guest appearances from Zaba, Mpura, Sir Trill and Rascoe Kaos, the prior and latter certified Gold and Platinum respectively by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA). [5] In 2023, he released " iPlan" from his extended play (EP) Permanent Music 3 (2023), [6] which peaked at number one on Local Streaming Chart Top 10 of The Official South African Charts, [7] number one on Local & International Streaming Chart Top 10, [8] and number one Billboard South Africa songs. [9] In addition the song was certified 2× Platinum in South Africa. [10]
Dlala Thukzin leads the 2023 South African Dance Music Awards nomination list with four nominations, alongside Kabza de Small and Skye Wanda. [11]
Year | Award ceremony | Category | Recipient/Nominated work | Results | Ref. |
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2022 | South African Music Awards | Best Gqom Album | Summer Banger
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Nominated | [12] |
Best Music Video of the Year | "
Yini Sdakwa"
|
Nominated | |||
2024 | All Africa Music Awards | Best Male Southern Africa | Himself
|
Pending | [13] |
Dlala Thukzin | |
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Born | Thuthuka Wandile Zindlovu May 1997 (age 27)
Lamontville,
Durban, South Africa |
Nationality | South African |
Occupations |
|
Years active | 2016–present |
Awards | Full list |
Musical career | |
Also known as | Uncle Dlala |
Genres | |
Instrument(s) | |
Labels | Dlala Records |
Website | iG.com/dlalathukzin |
Thuthuka Wandile Zindlovu, prominently known as Dlala Thukzin is a South African DJ and record producer born and bred in Lamontville, KwaZulu-Natal. [1] He is famous for his versatility of blending amapiano and afro tech with gqom. [2] [3] [4]
Zindlovu came to prominence subsequent to producing Babes Wodumo's "Umngan'wami" taken from her 2016 studio album Gqom Queen, Vol. 1. [2]
In 2021, Thukzin released " Phuze" and " Phuze Remix" with guest appearances from Zaba, Mpura, Sir Trill and Rascoe Kaos, the prior and latter certified Gold and Platinum respectively by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA). [5] In 2023, he released " iPlan" from his extended play (EP) Permanent Music 3 (2023), [6] which peaked at number one on Local Streaming Chart Top 10 of The Official South African Charts, [7] number one on Local & International Streaming Chart Top 10, [8] and number one Billboard South Africa songs. [9] In addition the song was certified 2× Platinum in South Africa. [10]
Dlala Thukzin leads the 2023 South African Dance Music Awards nomination list with four nominations, alongside Kabza de Small and Skye Wanda. [11]
Year | Award ceremony | Category | Recipient/Nominated work | Results | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 | South African Music Awards | Best Gqom Album | Summer Banger
|
Nominated | [12] |
Best Music Video of the Year | "
Yini Sdakwa"
|
Nominated | |||
2024 | All Africa Music Awards | Best Male Southern Africa | Himself
|
Pending | [13] |