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(The Post News)- DJ and businesswoman Ntombezinhle Jiyane, better known as DJ Zinhle, celebrated 20 years in the entertainment industry this Women’s Day weekend as she staged her first ever festival.
Zee Nation Fest saw the gathering of DJ Zinhle fans and Mzansi’s hottest music acts at the Johannesburg Expo Centre at Nasrec on Friday, 9 August, with Somizi Mhlongo and Nomuzi Mabena serving as MCs.
In true Women’s Day style, the lineup was packed with some of the county’s biggest female artists, including CiCi, Lady Du, Nkosazana Daughter, Pabi Cooper, Rethabile Khumalo, and so many more. On the decks, DJ Zinhle was joined by Miss Pru, TxC, Ayanda MVP, DBN Gogo, and more ladies that killed it on the turntables.
The gents were well represented by the likes of Young Stunna, Focalistic, Cassper Nyovest, Kabza De Small, and DJ Tira, who brought the heat as well. Fashion was the other order of the day, as DJ Zinhle gave the crowd five vibrant and striking outfit changes from designers such as Fabrosanz and House of Cairo.
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The audience did not disappoint, as they also came out in droves to support and enjoy the show at their festival’s best. She took to her Instagram with a post expressing her gratitude towards everyone who attended and confirmed that there will be a second edition of The Zee Nation Fest next year.
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The jubilation did not end there, as DJ Zinhle went on to have an even bigger night at the Basadi in Music Awards (BIMA), where she not only was the second most nominated artist, but she also took home three awards.
She received awards for DJ of the Year and Collaboration of the Year for her song ‘Mdali’ featuring Basetsana, and she was honored with an award for Trailblazer of the Year.
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