Cape Town based DJ Mr Thela (born as Simphiwe Sihawu) has made history by winning the prestigious Metro Award for Best Gqom/Kwaito artist, a testament to his exceptional talent and dedication to his craft. This achievement is a milestone not only for Mr Thela but also for the Gqom and Kwaito genres, which have long […]
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Dubbed as the pioneer of Cape Town Gqom, Mr Thela has taken the local music scene by storm. Branching into a genre that is widely popular in Kwa Zulu Natal, the Cape Town born music producer and DJ, has given new life to a genre that has been on a steady decline across the country. […]
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Cape Town-based DJ and record producer Simphiwe Sihawu popularly known as Mr Thela signs a new deal with Universal Music Group (UMG). Mr Thela is one of the most prominent DJs in Cape Town, before signing with UMG – the world’s leading music company – he was signed under the Shaya Records which is based […]
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South African producer and DJ, Mr Thela, is set to release his highly-anticipated follow-up album, ‘Tronics Land Series 2’ on Friday 17 November 2023, ahead of the festive season. In a statement shared with African Insider, the album is a follow-up to his first-ever solo project of the same name, which was released one year […]
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Congratulations are in order for gqom DJ Simphiwe Sihawu better known as Mr. Thela as he recently completed the recording of his first ever live session at Kogelbaai Beach in Cape Town. The Samora Machel star is definitely going higher as he continues to make boss moves in the music industry. This live recording session […]
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Cape Town Gqom DJ, Simphiwe Sihawu popularly known by his stage name, Mr Thela will be playing at his first international gig in South Korea, this March. This gig landed on his lap just three months after releasing his 1st solo project ‘Tronics Land Series 1’ in November 2022. On this great milestone, the DJ […]
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