DJ Tira

Mthokozi Khathi (born August 24, 1976[1]) professionally known by his stage name DJ Tira, is a South African DJ, record producer and Kwaito artist from Durban, South Africa. He is the founder of the record label Afrotainment.[2][3] DJ Tira is known for introducing artists such as Big Nuz, DJ C'ndo, DJ Fisherman and Dladla Mshunqisi through his record label Afrotainment.[2] DJ Tira is part of the collective that discovered the Gqom music genre, which became popular around 2017.[4]

DJ Tira
Born
Mthokozi Khathi

(1976-08-24) 24 August 1976
KwaHlabisa, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Other namesMakoya
Occupation
  • DJ
  • record producer
  • businessman
Net worth$550,000[1]
Spouse(s)
Gugu Khathi
​
(m. 2013)​
Children3
Musical career
Genres
Years active2000–present
LabelsAfrotainment
Associated acts
Websitewww.afrotainment.com

Life and career

Mthokozi Khathi was born in KwaHlabisa Village, KwaZulu-Natal,[5] Tira relocated to Durban in 1979.He attended Mlokothwa High School[5] and in 1995, Khathi studied human resources at the University of Natal now known as UKZN.[1]

1996-2001:Career beginnings and DJ Tira

He developed an interest in being a DJ while he was still in varsity at which point he started playing as a DJ, In 1996.[2] Around 2001 he released his first record named Real Makoya,[1] which is a compilation album along with DJ Khabzela. In 2005, he was signed his record deal with Kalawa Jazzmee.[5] He performed under group named Tzozo En Professor and later formed Durbans Finest together with DJ Sox which also was under Kalawa Jazmee Records. He has history with Oskido as the one who signed him his first music contract, since then he became a star.[5] He established Ezase Afro which fell under Kalawa later being solo.[6] Tira and Sox together they released a series compilation albums named under Durbans Finest.

In 2007, He launched his recording studio Afrotainment and signed DJ Cndo as the first artist on his record label.[5] Since he was working at his own production, he became a music producer. Later the same year DJ Tira signed kwaito group Big Nuz after relocating from Johannesburg to their origin, Durban. In 2008, DJ Tira as a featured artist, he appeared on two tracks on urban radio charts and music shops charts alongside of Big Nuz's "Ubala Lolo" and DJ Clock's "Mahamba Yedwa".

2008:Ezase Afro Vol:1

In 2008, he released his first solo project under his record label named Ezase Afro Vol:1. Ncedo Mbundwini, from Mount Frere was the top producer of many hit songs on this album. The album is supported by the guest appearance of Bricks, Daddy, Big Nuz and Joocy of Afrosoul. Ezase Afro vol 1 became a hit album and did remarkable on the market as it sold more than 20 000 copies.[1]

Personal life

DJ Tira is married to Gugu Khathi and they have two sons and one daughter Junior, Chase and Chichi Khathi.[2] DJ Tira (born In October 2016 he and his wife hosted a Umabo ceremony at his home in KwaHlabisa, KwaZulu-Natal.[7] He is also a close friend of Zodwa Wabantu. Tira is no stranger in looking and grooming new talents. Recently, he found a new jam, in DJ Ronzela, better known as Ronnie.

Discography

List of studio albums
Album Title Album Details
Ezase Afro Vol:1
Ezase Afro Vol:2
  • Released: 2012
  • Label: Afrotainment
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
Ikhenani
21 Years Of DJ Tira

Compilation Albums
Album Title Album Details
Real Makoya (with DJ Khabzela)
  • Released: 2001
  • Formats: CD
Durbans Finest Vol:1 (with Sox and Ncedo M)
  • Released: 2004
  • Formats: CD
Durbans Finest Vol:2 (with Sox)
  • Released: 2005
  • Formats: CD

Awards and nominations
This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.
Year Award Ceremony Prize Work/Recipient Result Ref.
2004
 AMFMA Best Compilation album "Durbans Finest Vol:1" Won
2018
 DMASA Best Live Act Himself Nominated
2019 SAMA Record of the

Year

 Nominated [8]
2020 26th SAMA Best Kwaito/Gqom/Amapiano Nominated

References
  1. Julie Kwach (9 August 2019). "Dj Tira biography: age, wife, best songs, Instagram, cars, and net worth". briefly.co.za.
  2. Joseph Nkosi. "DJ Tira Biography, Age, Wife,Songs, Car, Contact Details, Wedding & Sons". thenation.co.za.
  3. "DJ Tira's biography". TVSA. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
  4. Huw Oliver (22 Jan 2016). "Gqom, the foot-stomping new sound of South Africa's townships". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 3 September 2018.
  5. "DJ Tira Biography: Age, Family, Education, Career, Awards, Wife, Controversy,Cars". zalebs.com. 11 April 2020.
  6. "Durban's finest music architect". IOL Entertainment. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
  7. Dayile, Qhama. "DJ Tira introduces wife to ancestors". Drum.
  8. Mathebula, Kwanele (May 31, 2019). "2019 SAMA Record of the Year nominees".
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