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Shimza
Kholofelo Ashley Raphala, professionally known as Shimza, is South African DJ and music producer. Born and raised in Tembisa, Shimza developed a musical interest at the age of 15, and signed a recording deal with Soulistic Music and released his debut studio album Shimuzic, in 2015. He is the founder of the annual One Man Show, launched in 2009 to raise funds for underprivileged children in Tembisa. Shimza has performed at international festivals and venues including Cercle, Tomorrowland, Burning Man and Ultra Music Festival. In Ibiza, he has held a residency at Chinois and has appeared at Privilege. He has also been a speaker at music industry panels such as the International Music Summit in Ibiza and Amsterdam Dance Event. In 2020, Shimza founded Kunye, a platform aimed at showcasing African electronic music and connecting it with global audiences. He has received nominations for the South African Music Awards and the Ibiza DJ Awards. His 2023 single *"Fire Fire"* received international support and was played at clubs and festivals worldwide . From Wikipedia (

Songs

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Fire Fire
Shimza
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Uwrongo (Edit)
Prince Kaybee
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Parachute (Extended Mix)
Shimza
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Makhe (feat. Moonchild Sanelly)
DJ Maphorisa
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Places
Elderbrook

Albums

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Fight to Love (feat. Maleh)

2021
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Shimuzic

2015

Singles & EPs

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Fire Fire

Single • 2025
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BADO

Single • 2024
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Darling (Extended Mix)

Single • 2024
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Skill Of Love

Single • 2025
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Places

Single • 2024
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Darling

Single • 2024
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Dreaming

EP • 2024
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Parachute

Single • 2024
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Citadelle

Single • 2024
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Parachute (Extended Mix)

Single • 2024

Videos

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African Woman (feat. Mishka)

Shimza • 781K views
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Congo Congo

Shimza • 17K views
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Igama Lami (feat. Soulstar)

Shimza • 10K views
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Akulalwa (feat. Dr Malinga)

Shimza • 1.5M views
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Champagne

Shimza • 162K views
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SHIMZA - Tidal Wave feat Kimosabe

Shimza • 6.7K views
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Looking For Love (feat. Afrikan Roots & Lú)

Shimza • 73K views
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Fatback

Shimza • 15K views

Featured on

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Afro-House Sensations

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Afro House 2025

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Afro-Electronic & Dance

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Africa’s Next Wave

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Chill Tracks 2025

Playlist • YouTube Music

Playlists by Shimza

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Karma Karma Radio with Shimza

Playlist • SHIMZA • 19K views

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