Shimza (DJ)

Kholofelo Ashley Raphala, professionally known as Shimza is South African DJ and music producer. Born and raised in Tembisa, Shimza developed musical interest at the age of 15, signed recording deal with Soulistic Music and release his debut studio album Shimuzic, in 2015.

In February 2020, Shimza appeared on a collaboration "Uwrongo" with Black Motion, Prince Kaybee, and Ami Faku. The song debuted No. 1 on Radiomonitor Charts and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa.

Studio albums

 * Shimuzic (2015)
 *  One Man Show (2016)
 * Eminence (2019)
 * Kimberly (2021)

DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards
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 * 2017
 * rowspan=2 |Himself
 * rowspan=2|Favourite DJ
 * Nominated
 * 2022
 * Won
 * 2022
 * Won
 * Won

Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards
! Ref.
 * rowspan="2"|2021
 * rowspan="2"| "Uwrongo" - Prince Kaybee, Shimza, Black Motion, Ami Faku
 * Best Collaboration
 * Nominated
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 * Most Voted Song
 * Nominated
 * Most Voted Song
 * Nominated

South African Dance Music Awards
!Ref.
 * rowspan=2|2019
 * |Himself
 * Best Male DJ
 * Won
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 * One Man Show
 * Best Festival
 * Won
 * Best Festival
 * Won