Net Worth: Top 10 Richest DJs In South Africa In 2023 (The Best, Famous & Highest-Paid DJ In SA)

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Who are the richest DJs in South Africa in 2023? Here is a list of the highest-paid South African DJs and their net worth.

Back in the nineteen century, people never believed that one could earn from disc jockeying. However, this is not the case today. People are earning hefty from this career, causing many people to venture into disc jockeying.

Most millennials in South Africa especially have ventured into disc jockeying. They have become very good at what they do and have consequently acquired massive wealth from being DJs.

Despite involving themselves in other activities, these South African DJs have accumulated so much wealth making many people speculate on who the richest DJ in South Africa is and how they impact the country’s entertainment business.

Top 10 richest DJs in South Africa

The SA DJs are countless. It is because most people continue to venture into the media entertainment business, particularly into the disc jockeying career. If you love to listen to South African jams, then you need to listen to the mixtapes of specific DJs who play the best South African House songs. In addition to House, they also play Afro tunes which will leave you shaking your body to the rhythm of the beat.

Below are big names when it comes to disc jockeying in South Africa – their achievements and their estimated net worth making them the richest ever DJs in SA…

10. Tbo Touch – $800,000

Net Worth: Top 10 Richest DJs In South Africa In 2022 (The Famous & Highest-Paid DJ In SA)

DJ Tbo Touch is a famous entrepreneur and rapper in South Africa. He is a host of several shows such as the second season of Flash.

There are multiple DJs in South Africa. The most famous DJs range from Black Coffee, DJ Tira, DJ SBU, and DJ Fresh, to TboTouch. All these DJs have a prominent names in the entertainment industry of South Africa. However, the richest DJ in South Africa is believed to be Black Coffee.

DJ Tbo Touch is one of the highest-paid and richest DJs in South Africa with an estimated net worth of $800,000.

9. Protoculture – $1.5 Million

Net Worth: Top 10 Richest DJs In South Africa In 2022 (The Famous & Highest-Paid DJ In SA)

Protoculture was born in Cape Town, South Africa by Nate Raubenheimer. He is a university graduate with a degree in Sound Engineering. He is famous for releasing about 66 mixtapes and several albums.

Protoculture is one of the richest DJs in South Africa with an estimated net worth of $1.5 million.

8. DJ Fresh – $2 Million

Net Worth: Top 10 Richest DJs In South Africa In 2022 (The Famous & Highest-Paid DJ In SA)

DJ Fresh is renowned for being one of the most acclaimed hosts on Metro FM. He was born on the 15th of October in 1972 in Botswana as Thato Sikwane. Metro FM has some of the most popular DJs, making most people speculate not only DJ Fresh net worth but also Metro Fm DJs’ salaries. Despite the speculations, fans are solid that the DJs have attractive salaries.

DJ Fresh is a legendary music producer, television producer, and entrepreneur. It is estimated that he has at least 32 records to date. Given his tracks, his supporters are curious to see what album he releases next.

DJ Fresh is one of the richest DJs in South Africa with an estimated net worth of $2 million earned from his body of work.

7. DJ Shimza – $2 Million

Net Worth: Top 10 Richest DJs In South Africa In 2022 (The Famous & Highest-Paid DJ In SA)

Shimza is another iconic face in the entertainment industry of SA. He was born in 1984 in Swaziland. Shimza became famous for his Shimizu album which he launched in 2015. He has shared the stage with other prominent DJs such as Back Coffee.

DJ Shimza is one of the richest and most successful DJs in South Africa with an estimated net worth of $2 million.

6. Culoe De Song – $2.2 Million

Culoe De Song was born in Culolethu Zulu and is a native of KwaZulu Natal. He became famous in 2007 and has retained his popularity to date.

He launched his A Giant Leap Album in 2009, his Elevation Album in 2011, and his Exodus Album which earned him the award of Best Male Artist during the 2014 Metro FM Awards.

DJ Culoe De Song is one of the highest-paid and richest DJs in South Africa with an estimated net worth of $2.2 million.

5. DJ Tira – $2.3 Million

Tira, whose birth name is Mthokozi Khathi, is another precious and favorite DJ in the country. Like Coffee, Tira was also born in the KwaZulu-Natal region in 1976.

He has made his trademark in Afrotainment, which is a company that he owns and manages. Tira has sold many mixtapes and has several albums in his gallery.

DJ Tira is one of the highest-paid and richest DJs in South Africa with an estimated net worth of $2.3 million.

4. DJ Oskido – $2.6 Million

The 54-year-old DJ was born in the northwest of South Africa as Bonginkosi Mdlongwa. He is famous for being a talented DJ who plays multiple genres, such as Kwaito, Afropop, and house music.

DJ Oskido is also renowned for being a vigorous entrepreneur and a record producer. He is well respected for being one of the founding members of Kalawa Jazmee Records.

DJ Oskido is one of the highest-paid and richest DJs in South Africa with an estimated net worth of $2.6 million.

3. DJ SBU – $2.7 Million

DJ SBU was born on the 28th of May in 1977 in Tembisa, South Africa. His birth name was Sibusiso Leope.

Leope is the founder of TS Records and is popular for being one of the most admired Kwaito artists and South African DJs. Leope is also the founder of the MoFaya energy drink and is famous for living a lavish lifestyle.

DJ SBU is one of the highest-paid and richest DJs in South Africa with an estimated net worth of $2.7 million.

2. DJ Euphonik – $3 Million

DJ Euphonik was born in 1983 in Mpumalanga as Themba Mbongeni Nkosi. Euphonik is famous for also being a radio presenter and a music producer.

He is renowned for the ‘Cool and Deadly’ album which was released in 2013 and featured Nyanda and DJ Fresh. The album was a banger and was named the best on the 5FM list of the Top 40 songs.

Over time, Euphonik has received multiple awards including the Best Compilation Album, an award under Metro FM Music Awards.

DJ Euphonik is one of the highest-paid and richest DJs in South Africa with an estimated net worth of $3 million.

1. Black Coffee – $62 Million

  • Real Name: Nkosinathi Innocent Sizwe Maphumulo
  • Birthday: March 11, 1976
  • Age: 46 years old
  • Occupation: DJ, Producer, and Songwriter
  • Birthplace: Durban, South Africa.
  • Spouse: Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa (m. 2011–2019)
  • Genre: Alternative/Indie.
  • Parents: Faith Dandala.
  • Albums: Subconsciously, The Rest Place Is the Mummy Case, Adagio, Africa Rising, Hazy Days, The Djoon Experience.
  • Children: Lilitha Maphumulo, Asante Maphumulo, Anesu Maphumulo, Esona Maphumulo

Who is the richest DJ in South Africa? DJ Black coffee is the richest DJ according to Forbes in South Africa and Africa as a whole. He is also one of the richest celebrities in South Africa follows comedian and “The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah whose net worth is $100 million.

Nkosinathi Innocent Sizwe Maphumulo, better known by his stage name Black Coffee, is a South African DJ, record producer, and songwriter. 

Black Coffee’s deejaying skills have earned him a spot as one of the most famous celebrities in South Africa. It has also helped him accumulate enough wealth to become one of the richest celebrities in South Africa.

He boasts a career of more than 20 years and performs in sold-out gigs around the world with deejay residencies in Las Vegas and Ibiza.

Besides his career behind the turntables, Black Coffee is also a businessman with investments in sectors like restaurants, cleaning, and healthcare solutions. He is also a brand ambassador for several multinational brands like AXE.

According to Forbes, Black Coffee’s net worth is estimated at $62 million, making him not just among the richest celebrities in South Africa but also among the richest artists in Africa.

He owns a mansion in Los Angeles where he spends most of his time and owns a fleet of luxury cars, including a Maserati.

Summary

Below is a recap of the top ten (10) successful, best, and richest South African DJs and their net worth in 2022…

1. DJ Black Coffee – $62 Million

2. DJ Euphonik – $3 Million

3. DJ SBU – $2.7 Million

4. DJ Oskido – $2.6 Million

5. DJ Tira – $2.3 Million

6. DJ Culoe De Song – $2.2 Million

7. DJ Shimza – $2 Million

8. DJ Fresh – $2 Million

9. DJ Protoculture – $1.5 Million

10. DJ Tbo Touch – $800,000

Meanwhile, according to rating agencies, Ntombezinhle Jiyane who is better known by her stage name DJ Zinhle is the Richest Female DJ in South Africa. DJ Zinhle (born 30 December 1983) is a South African DJ who served as the resident DJ on the SABC1 music show Jika Majika.