About Shimza
Born 1984. Shimza is a South African disc jockey and record producer.
Kholofelo Ashley Raphala, 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, and signed a recording deal with Soulistic Music and released his debut studio album Shimuzic, in 2015.
In February 2020, Shimza appeared on a collaboration "Uwrongo" with Black Motion, Prince Kaybee, and Ami Faku. The song debuted No. 1 on Radiomonitor Charts and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa.
Shimza released extended play Sunset in Pretoria, on June 19, 2026.
Discography Studio albums Shimuzic (2015) One Man Show (2016) Eminence (2019) Kimberly (2021)
Extended plays Dreaming (2024) Sunset in Pretoria (2026)
As lead artist + List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications AlbumZA "Higher" (featuring Nobuhle) 2022 — "Darling" (with Aloe Blacc) 2024 — "Parachute" (featuring Rachel Chinouriri) — "Bado" (Shimza, CamelPhat, Idd Aziz) — "Citadelle" (Shimza, Maline Aura) — "Skill of Love" (Alex Wann, Shimza) 2025— "Fire Fire" (Shimza, AR/CO, Kasango) — "Falling" (Shimza, Elderbrook) 2026— "No Shape Without You" (Shimza, LevyM) — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Achievements
DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards 2017
2022 Miami Electronic Dance Music Awards 2026
Song of the Year Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards
Best Collaboration
Most Voted Song South African Dance Music Awards
Best Male DJ
One Man Show Best Festival
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Shimza?
South African DJ and music producer
When was Shimza born?
Shimza was born in 1984 in Thembisa.
What is Shimza's occupation?
Shimza is a disc jockey and record producer.
What nationality is Shimza?
Shimza is South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shimza. https://biography.guide/shimza/
MLA: "Shimza." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/shimza/.
Chicago: "Shimza." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/shimza/.
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