Themba Sekowe (born c. 1988) popularly known by his stage name DJ Maphorisa, is a South African record producer, disk jockey who can sometimes feature vocals in songs. As a record producer with a blend of house music and afropop, he has worked with and has received production credits from several local and international notable artists including Wizkid, Kwesta, Uhuru, Drake, Black Coffee, and Runtown, C4 Pedro, among others. DJ Maphorisa is presently signed to his record label New Money Gang Records upon quitting Kalawa Jazmee Records.About
Producer and DJ who has become one of the most sought-after producers in popular African music, having worked with artists like Wizkid, C4 Pedro, and Black Coffee. He achieved a new level of international fame in 2016 when he produced the hit Drake single “One Dance.”
Before Fame
He first came to prominence as the leader of the group Uhuru.
Trivia
His song “One Dance” topped the U.K. Singles Chart for 15 consecutive weeks, tying it for the second-longest such streak in history.
Family Life
His real name is Themba Sekowe. He comes from a musical family.
Associated With
He has produced several Kwesta songs, including “Ngud,” “Mayibabo,” and “Afro Trap.”