DJ Tira

Mthokozisi Khathi (born 24 August 1976) popularly known as DJ Tira, is a South African DJ, record producer, and businessman.

Early life Khathi was born in KwaHlabisa Village, KwaZulu-Natal, and his family relocated to Durban in 1979. Khathi attended Mlokothwa High School which is a compilation album with DJ Khabzela. In 2005, he was signed a record deal with Kalawa Jazzmee. Tira released Ikhenani on September 13, 2019. Ikhenani won Best Kwaito Album at the 26th ceremony of South African Music Awards.

On August 24, 2020, his fourth studio album 21 Years of DJ Tira was released in South Africa, celebrating a 21 years in music industry. The album was certified platinum by the Recording industry of South Africa (RiSA).

In March 2021, he co-hosted season 6 of the SABC 1 talent show competition, 1's and 2's.

On June 25, 2021, his fifth studio album Rockstar Forever was released in South Africa. The album features the Q Twins, Makhadzi, Western Boyz, Jumbo, Prince Bulo, Biza Wethu, Mampintsha, Joocy, Ntencane, Proffesor, Beast, Worst Behaviour, Dladla Mshunqisi, BlaQRythm, Mtebza & Khazozo. Rockstar Forever rank number 1 on iTunes charts South Africa.

Personal life DJ Tira is married to Gugu Khathi and they have one son and one daughter. DJ Tira and his wife hosted a Umabo (traditional Zulu ceremony) at his home in KwaHlabisa, KwaZulu-Natal.

Discography Studio albums Title Details Certifications Ezase Afro Vol:1 Released: 12 December 2013 Label: Afrotainment Format: CD, digital download Ezase Afro Vol:2 Released: 2012 Label: Afrotainment Format: CD, digital download Ikhenani Released: 13 September 2019 Label: Afrotaiment Format: digital download, CD 21 Years of DJ Tira Released: 24 August 2020 Label: Afrotaiment Format: digital download RiSA: Platinum Rockstar Forever Released: June 2021 Label: Afrotaiment Format: digital download, streaming Malume Way Released: 24 August 2023 Label: Afrotaiment Format: digital download, streaming

Compilation albums Title Details Real Makoya Released: 2001 Format: CD Durbans Finest Vol:1 Released: 2004 Format: CD Durbans Finest Vol:2 Released: 2005 Format: CD

As featured artist + List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications AlbumZA "Gibela" (Xowla featuring DJ Tira)2022 — RiSA: Gold "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations

Year Award Prize Nominee / work Result 2004 AMFMA Best Compilation Album Durbans Finest Vol:1 2018 DMASA Best Live Act Himself 2019 SAMA Record of the Year 2020 26th SAMA Best Kwaito/Gqom/Amapiano 1st KZN Entertainment Awards Special Achievement Award Himself 2023 Metro FM Music Awards Best Kwaito/Gqom Song "Sikilidi" Best Music Video