Shimza Takes One Man Show To Paris

Maintained dreams can take you to the lights

By Mutondwa Nemurangoni | 22.06.2020 | DJ Shimza | Uncategorized Last Updated On 03.07.2026

Shimza Takes One Man Show To Paris
The talented DJ and producer Shimza is taking his one-man show to international shores. Shimza, whose real name is Ashley Raphala is proof that the grind should never cease.

Taking to Twitter to announce this incredible achievement he showed humility and gratitude for what he has managed to achieve in the last decade.

Unquestionably one of Mzansi’s youngest and brightest stars the house DJ is setting his sights on brighter horizons after conquering the SA market with incredible hits like Makhe with fellow beat mixer extraordinaire  DJ Mamphorisa, Akulalwa feat Dr Malinga and All Alone with Argento Dust.

Paris may have seemed light years away when he first started back in 2009 when his dream was to take his one-man show all over the country with the heart to set the afro house scene ablaze. The hitmaker has been able to gradually advance his career, his one-man show has grown in popularity and over the years has featured some of SA’s most talented musos including Cassper Nyovest, AKA, Black Coffee and Black Motion to name but a few. 

Shimza’s one-man show has also helped the artist further his benevolent nature by sponsoring a uniform and stationary drive for underprivileged kids in the DJ’s hometown of Tembisa.
Enjoy the bright lights of the city of lights, Shimza.

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Main Image Credit: Instagram/Dj Shimza

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Mutondwa Nemurangoni is a contributor at ZAlebs, covering beauty, wellness and everyday lifestyle. With a sharp eye for the stories South Africa is talking about, Mutondwa delivers timely, well-sourced reporting and features that keep readers close to the action.

Published on 22.06.2020
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