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Uncle Waffles celebrates 2 years of stardom

by Dideka Njemla
Picture: Instagram

The 23-year-old Swati born amapiano deejay and record producer, Lungelihle Zwane, professionally known as Uncle Waffles has had a striking career transformation since her first debut video took to TikTok. Following the video going viral, there has been no turning back for the star.

 

 

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This deejay not only became a rising star, but, she became a media sensation after the world witnessed her notable mixing skills alongside her exceptional dancing ability. Since then, Uncle Waffles has been a force to be reckoned with as she has achieved many national and international achievements.  

 

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Having secured these major accomplishments, she has now been declared as the ‘Princess of Amapiano,’ highlighting that she is now deemed as one of the leaders within the amapiano movement.  

 

 

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A few of the awards and nominations that Uncle Waffles has attained this year are not only inclusive to Song of the Year, African DJ of the Year, Best Southern African Artist of the Year. 

 

 

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To high point her ongoing career, here are a few of the of her greatest accomplishments within the past 2 years:  

 

  • Collaborating with  international artists such as Drake, Ciara, Kehlani and many more.

 

 

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  • First amapiano artist to play at the Coachella. 

 

 

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  • First amapiano artist to appear on the cover of Forbes Africa. 

 

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  • Tanzania featured on Renaissance tour.  

 

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  • Reached multi-platinum status.  

 

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  • Partnered with KFC.

 

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We celebrate Uncle Waffles for her huge accomplishments and all that she has obtained. Amapiano fans are rooting for her as she continues to grace the rest of the world with her exceptional skills and talents.  

 

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Also see: Gallery: Meet the Springboks wives

 

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