Dlala Thukzin

South African DJ and record producer

Thuthuka 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, afrotech, and gqom.[2][3]

Zindlovu came to prominence subsequent to producing Babes Wodumo's "Umngan'wami" taken from her 2016 studio album Gqom Queen, Vol. 1.[4]

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]

## Awards and nominations[edit]

Dlala Thukzin leads the 2023 South African Dance Music Awards nomination list with four nominations, alongside Kabza de Small and Skye Wanda.[10]

Year  | Award ceremony  | Category  | Recipient/Nominated work  | Results  | Ref.

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2022 | South African Music Awards | Best Gqom Album  | Summer Banger | Nominated  | [11]
Best Music Video of the Year | "Yini Sdakwa"  | Nominated
2024  | All Africa Music Awards | Best Male Southern Africa  | Himself  | Pending  | [12]

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Dlala Thukzin's 'one-man concert' is one not to be missed". 19 April 2022. Archived from the original on 17 May 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
2. ^ "Whose genre is it anyway? Shimza sparks amapiano vs gqom debate". thesouthafrican.com. 27 August 2021. Archived from the original on 15 September 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
3. ^ Zuma, Mbalenhle (15 May 2023). "Dlala Thukzin takes gqom, amapiano wars a notch higher". Sunday World. Archived from the original on 22 May 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
4. ^ "These are the most exciting gqom producers right now". DJMag.com. 27 March 2023. Archived from the original on 29 October 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
5. ^ "Certifications 2023". www.risa.org.za. Archived from the original on 30 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
6. ^ "Dlala Thukzin is taking the music industry by storm". Independent Online. 6 October 2023. Archived from the original on 14 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
7. ^ "Charts". TOSAC. Archived from the original on 6 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
8. ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 10 Week 44-2023". TOSAC. Archived from the original on 6 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
9. ^ Cusson, Michael (15 February 2022). "South Africa Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
10. ^ "Dlala Thukzin, Kabza De Small, and Skye Wanda lead 2023 SA Dance Music Awards nominations". Independent Online. 14 August 2023. Archived from the original on 16 August 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
11. ^ Zwane, Nokuthula. "SAMA28: See all the nominees here". Life. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
12. ^ Naile, Siso (14 October 2022). "Dlala Thukzin appreciates fans for international nomination". The South African. Archived from the original on 5 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.

## External links[edit]

* Dlala Thukzin on Instagram

*[Ref.]: References