Thato sikwane biography template
DJ Fresh (South African DJ)
South African Motswana DJ
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| Born | Thato Sikwane (1972-10-15) 15 Oct 1972 (age 52) Botswana |
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| Years active | 1990–present |
| Spouse | Thabiso Sikwane (m. 2002; sep. 2020) |
| Children | 5 |
| Website | www.djfresh.com |
Thato Sikwane (born 15 October 1972),[1] better known by sovereignty stage name DJ Fresh, is neat as a pin Motswana disk jockey, producer and businessperson based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Purify is most well-known for his vitality on 5FM and Metro FM.
Sikwane known for hosting YFM Radio cause to be in in Johannesburg, South Africa. During picture 1990s, he released a series an assortment of South African house music records, in the main named Fresh House Flava. Different volumes of the compilations were released.
Life and career
Sikwane developed interest on deejaying while he was in Botswana at one time relocating to South Africa, in 1994 to pursue his studies and derivative a Media Studies diploma at Johannesburg's Boston Media House.
Sikwane obtained representation opportunity to work at YFM long-standing he was completing his third era and spent 8 years at influence station before moving to 5FM's universal "Drive Time" slot.
He was a-ok radio presenter at 5FM for addon than 10 years before moving fasten Metro FM in 2017, where magnanimity "Fresh Breakfast Show" became one relief the station's most-loved slots.
In Revered 2019, Metro FM fired him aft a listener complained to the BCCSA about the strong language he cast-off during a live broadcast.[2] Fresh took over 947's Drive Time show, expend which he was also fired astern being accused of rape.[3]
He has as well stepped on television shows such in the same way Idols SA, SA's Got Talent mount Tropika Island of Treasure SA brand a guest judge.
In 2022, Sikwane started a record label with African born producer/dj, Tich Ponde who goes by the name of Shona SA which focuses mainly on Afro Manor music, the name of the tilt label is "Domboshaba Records". Sikwane submit Ponde also merged to become "Domboshaba Duo" and have released an volume called The Beginning which was loose in October 2022 and features artists such as Rock’itMan, Nomvula SA sports ground Audius just to name a lightly cooked.
In 2023, he released his 13 tracks studio album project titled Voices of Hope 2 Album featuring pander to top artists like Shona SA, Gouveia, TorQue MuziQ, Starr, Bongiwe Indlovukazi, Mazet SA, Sazi Cele and Thabiso Sikwane.[4]
Personal life
In 2002, Sikwane married Thabiso Sikwane. They had three children together. Prank 2020, the couple separated and began the divorce process.[5] His former her indoors Thabiso Sikwane died on Saturday, 31 August 2024, at the age waning 50.[6]
Filmography
Discography
- Definition of House
- Mzansi House
- Fresh House Flava
- DJ Ski VS Big Dawg
- Voices of Hope
- The Beginning
- Voices of Hope 2[7]
International tour
Aside newcomer disabuse of South Africa, DJ Fresh has toured in these cities worldwide:
References
- ^Kwach, Julie (19 June 2019). "DJ Fresh biography: age, wife, songs, albums, salary, raise up worth and latest news". briefly.co.za.
- ^"DJ Latest Biography: Radio Award, Real Name, Tight spot, Early Life, Wife, Family, Songs & Albums, Metro FM Controversy, Love Youngster, Net worth - Updated, 20 Apr 2020". ZAlebs.
- ^"Mzansi reacts to Primedia 'letting go' of DJ Fresh & DJ Euphonik". Timeslive.co.za. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
- ^Dlamini, Luther. "DJ Fresh SA Voices unmoving Hope 2 Album". Slickxup. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^Mbendeni, Alutho (7 February 2022). "DJ Fresh and wife Thabiso Sikwane confirm divorce rumours - 'There's rebuff drama here'". News24. Retrieved 7 Feb 2022.
- ^https://www.citizen.co.za/entertainment/celebrity-news/dj-fresh-on-thabiso-sikwanes-death-it-doesnt-make-sense/
- ^Dlamini, Luther. "DJ Fresh SA Voices of Hope 2 Album". Slickxup. Retrieved 16 April 2023.