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Shimza

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Kholofelo Ashley Raphala,[1] professionally known as Shimza, is a South African DJ and music producer. Born and raised in Tembisa, Shimza developed a musical interest at the age of 15,[2] and signed a recording deal with Soulistic Music and released his debut studio album Shimuzic, in 2015.[3]

In February 2020, Shimza appeared on a collaboration "Uwrongo" with Black Motion, Prince Kaybee, and Ami Faku.[4] The song debuted No. 1 on Radiomonitor Charts and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa.[5]

Shimza released extended play Sunset in Pretoria, on June 19, 2026.[6]

Discography

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Studio albums

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

Extended plays

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  • Dreaming (2024)
  • Sunset in Pretoria (2026)

As lead artist

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List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
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"Higher" (featuring Nobuhle) 2022 — Non-album single
"Darling" (with Aloe Blacc) 2024 — Non-album single
"Parachute" (featuring Rachel Chinouriri) — Non-album single
"Bado" (Shimza, CamelPhat, Idd Aziz) — Non-album single
"Citadelle" (Shimza, Maline Aura) — Non-album single
"Skill of Love" (Alex Wann, Shimza) 2025 — Non-album single
"Fire Fire" (Shimza, AR/CO, Kasango) — Non-album single
"Falling" (Shimza, Elderbrook) 2026 — Non-album single
"No Shape Without You" (Shimza, LevyM) — Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Achievements

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DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2017 Himself Favourite DJ Nominated
2022 Won [7]

Miami Electronic Dance Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2026 "Fire Fire" Song of the Year Won [8]

Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 "Uwrongo" - Prince Kaybee, Shimza, Black Motion, Ami Faku Best Collaboration Nominated [9]
Most Voted Song Nominated

South African Dance Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2019 Himself Best Male DJ Won [10][11][12]
One Man Show Best Festival Won

References

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  1. ↑ Sithole, Bongiwe (October 8, 2014). "DJ Shimza sticks to what he knows". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  2. ↑ Rizzello, Luca (August 20, 2022). "Shimza Proves his Status as a Leading Afro-House DJ with a Defected Mix". Grayarea. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  3. ↑ "SHIMZA GOES INTERNATIONAL - MAKING BEATS, CREATING JOBS AND GIVING BACK". The Insider South Africa. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  4. ↑ Seroto, Butchie (2020-02-05). "Top SA artists join forces on Uwrongo | Music In Africa". Music in Africa. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
  5. ↑ Shumba, Ano (2024-07-03). "Uwrongo goes gold in SA | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  6. ↑ Rampai, Moletsane A. (2026-06-24). "SA: Shimza releases three-track Sunset in Pretoria EP". Music in Africa. Retrieved 2026-06-25.
  7. ↑ Vikilahle, Luthando (2022-06-25). "Here is the full list of the DSTV MVCA winners". GQ. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  8. ↑ Heffler, Jason (2026-03-23). "Martin Garrix, Dom Dolla, ILLENIUM and More Win 2026 EDMAs: See the Full List of Winners". Retrieved 2026-03-27.
  9. ↑ Shumba, Ano (2021-12-02). "Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards 2021: All the winners | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
  10. ↑ Zeeman, Kyle (October 4, 2019). "Shimza, Black Coffee and Prince Kaybee win big at Dance Music Awards". TshisaLIVE. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  11. ↑ "All the winners of the 2019 Dance Music South Africa Awards". BIZ Community. October 4, 2019.
  12. ↑ "Congrats! Shimza Bags Two Major Awards At The DMASA19". SA Music Magazine. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
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