Hazel Mahazard is a Pretoria-based female DJ who traded her long days in the corporate world for long nights in clubs. The 27-year-old, whose real name is Hazel Kotu, told SunBuzz that consistency has kept her going. She said it was important that she created a solid brand.I am working on my YouTube channel, which will be all about music and entertainment.“I will have up-and-coming as well mainstream DJs and give my audience amazing content.“I don’t want to give away too much at this moment, but all will be revealed soon,” she said.
Hazel said being a DJ was not glamorous as it looks on social media. “I’ve worked hard in the past 12 months to build a name for myself on social media. I am at a point where Iwould like to play more than I post.“I believe in striking a balance and I’m yet to do that, but I am hoping for the best as things seem to slowly get back to normal,” she said.

Hazel said the male-dominated industry was characterised by negative stereotypes and perceptions.“Most of the time the presumption is that you don’t know what you’re doing.“You then have to prove them wrong, unlike a man who’s expected to kill it,” she said.