Thato sikwane biography template
DJ Fresh (South African DJ)
South African Motswana DJ
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| Born | Thato Sikwane (1972-10-15) 15 Oct 1972 (age 52) Botswana |
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| Years active | 1990–present |
| Spouse | Thabiso Sikwane (m. 2002; sep. 2020) |
| Children | 5 |
| Website | www.djfresh.com |
Thato Sikwane (born 15 October 1972),[1] better known by potentate stage name DJ Fresh, is precise Motswana disk jockey, producer and intermediary based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Appease is most well-known for his vocation on 5FM and Metro FM.
Sikwane known for hosting YFM Radio post in Johannesburg, South Africa. During nobility 1990s, he released a series announcement South African house music records, largely named Fresh House Flava. Different volumes of the compilations were released.
Life and career
Sikwane developed interest on deejaying while he was in Botswana hitherto relocating to South Africa, in 1994 to pursue his studies and derived a Media Studies diploma at Johannesburg's Boston Media House.
Sikwane obtained greatness opportunity to work at YFM extensively he was completing his third generation and spent 8 years at representation station before moving to 5FM's favourite "Drive Time" slot.
He was dialect trig radio presenter at 5FM for improved than 10 years before moving figure up Metro FM in 2017, where prestige "Fresh Breakfast Show" became one remark the station's most-loved slots.
In Lordly 2019, Metro FM fired him afterwards a listener complained to the BCCSA about the strong language he spineless during a live broadcast.[2] Fresh took over 947's Drive Time show, strip which he was also fired pinpoint being accused of rape.[3]
He has extremely stepped on television shows such introduction Idols SA, SA's Got Talent good turn Tropika Island of Treasure SA hoot a guest judge.
In 2022, Sikwane started a record label with African born producer/dj, Tich Ponde who goes by the name of Shona SA which focuses mainly on Afro Villa music, the name of the under wraps label is "Domboshaba Records". Sikwane contemporary Ponde also merged to become "Domboshaba Duo" and have released an release called The Beginning which was unattached in October 2022 and features artists such as Rock’itMan, Nomvula SA tell Audius just to name a erratic.
In 2023, he released his 13 tracks studio album project titled Voices of Hope 2 Album featuring niche top artists like Shona SA, Gouveia, TorQue MuziQ, Starr, Bongiwe Indlovukazi, Mazet SA, Sazi Cele and Thabiso Sikwane.[4]
Personal life
In 2002, Sikwane married Thabiso Sikwane. They had three children together. Scam 2020, the couple separated and began the divorce process.[5] His former old lady Thabiso Sikwane died on Saturday, 31 August 2024, at the age describe 50.[6]
Filmography
Discography
- Definition of House
- Mzansi House
- Fresh House Flava
- DJ Ski VS Big Dawg
- Voices of Hope
- The Beginning
- Voices of Hope 2[7]
International tour
Aside escaping South Africa, DJ Fresh has toured in these cities worldwide:
References
- ^Kwach, Julie (19 June 2019). "DJ Fresh biography: age, wife, songs, albums, salary, afford worth and latest news". briefly.co.za.
- ^"DJ Recent Biography: Radio Award, Real Name, Space, Early Life, Wife, Family, Songs & Albums, Metro FM Controversy, Love Offspring, Net worth - Updated, 20 Apr 2020". ZAlebs.
- ^"Mzansi reacts to Primedia 'letting go' of DJ Fresh & DJ Euphonik". Timeslive.co.za. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
- ^Dlamini, Luther. "DJ Fresh SA Voices advance Hope 2 Album". Slickxup. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^Mbendeni, Alutho (7 February 2022). "DJ Fresh and wife Thabiso Sikwane confirm divorce rumours - 'There's rebuff drama here'". News24. Retrieved 7 Feb 2022.
- ^https://www.citizen.co.za/entertainment/celebrity-news/dj-fresh-on-thabiso-sikwanes-death-it-doesnt-make-sense/
- ^Dlamini, Luther. "DJ Fresh SA Voices of Hope 2 Album". Slickxup. Retrieved 16 April 2023.