South African House DJs have not only made a mark in their home country but also abroad the likes of Culoe De Song and Black Coffee have had the pleasure of traveling around the world and spreading that South African sound.
In recent years we’ve seen South African DJs receiving large amounts of money to play a set at a gig, we’re talking about hundreds of thousands of rands for a one hour set.
Here’s the list of the highest paid DJ’s in South Africa.
1. DJ Black Coffee
If you head over to Black Coffee’s Instagram account you will see that the man hardly spends a week in one place, he is always globetrotting and performing at gigs all across the world. The DJ and record producer makes his money in more ways than one, but it is his love for music that has taken him this far.
DJ Black Coffee was born on the 11th of March 1976 in Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal but raised in the Eastern Cape. By the time he was a young man he returned to KZN to pursue his studies in music, and as the saying would go, the rest is history.
Black Coffee has not only collaborated with local musicians but has successfully made music with many international stars as well such as Kelly Rowland, Usher, and David Guetta.
The public also got to know about how much the DJ charges to play a set at your wedding. This news became public knowledge after Somizi revealed how much they had to pay the DJ to play at their wedding. The DJ charges a whooping R1 million and the DJ charges in US dollars.
Net worth – $60 million
2. DJ Euphonik
Besides music, Euphonik also has a great interest in property and has a few of his own properties that he rents out to students.
Euphonik has shared many times how he does not want to be rich, but wealthy and to be able to create generational wealth for his offsprings. With that his investments i property seem to be going well as the DJ once said, that’s the greatest wealth generation tool anyone can use.
Net worth – $3 million
3. DJ Sbu
Everyone knew all along that he was the famous Mzekemzeke. The DJ has managed to produce hit after hit that have kept people on the dance floor till the AMs.
He does not only have a successful career in the media world, but he’s also the savy businessman. He is the founder of the energy drink, Mofaya, which is several parts of South Africa.
DJ Sbu is also a successful author, who published the books ‘The Art of Hustling’ and ‘Billionaires Under Construction’. DJ Sbu is passionate about empowering young black South Africans on how to go out there and try and make ends meet.
Net worth – $2.6 million
4. DJ Oskido
Oskido also has a radio show on Metro FM called I Believe with Oskido that airs every Saturday afternoon.
He is an entrepreneur as well and is responsible for the careers of many other young DJ’s and Kwaito artists in South Africa.
Net worth – $2.5 million
5. Culoe De Song
He was also associated with DJ Black Coffee’s record label – Soulistic Music.
Net worth $2.2 million
6. DJ Shimza
From winning a number of DJ Competitions to successfully hosting his annual One Man Show, Shimza has seen his brand grow from strength to strength. Shimza is also known to perform across the world and has shared the stage with many other prominent DJs like Black Coffee.
The DJ is also known for knowing how to bring the fun to the people and let’s just say with the country on lockdown his online parties have been keeping many entertained.
Net Worth – $2 million
7. DJ Fresh
DJ, Fresh is also a businessman who has his own company called Big Dawg Productions. The studio and record label has been successfully operating for many years now. Fresh also has a joint venture with DJ Euphonik called F.Eu.
His key to financial security is saving. DJ Fresh says he has been saving 20% to 30% of his salary for years.
8. DJ Tira
The DJ recently signed the Qwabe twins and their first single was a massive hit.
Net worth – $2.2 million
8. DJ Maphorisa
He has worked with musicians all over the world, including Drake, Wizkid and Mlindo the Vocalist. DJ Maphorisa started his career at an early age. He comes from a musical family.
He got his first big hit when he was a member of Uhuru. The group featured on Mafikizolo’s 2013 smash hit, Khona. DJ Maphorisa was a co-producer on the track.
DJ Maphorisa is one of the top DJs and producers in Africa. His booking fee reportedly starts at around R120 000.
Net Worth: $6 million
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