Maphorisa Bags Best DJ In Africa Award. Maphorisa, is a South African DJ, record producer, singer, and songwriter. As a record producer with a blend of house music, amapiano and afropop, he has worked with and has received production credits from several notable artists, including Wizkid, Sizwe Alakine, Kwesta, Uhuru, Drake, Black Coffee, Major Lazer, Runtown, C4 Pedro, TRESOR, Kabza De Small , Era Istrefi Mpura Young Stunna Killer Kau.
Themba Sonnyboy Sekowe, better known as DJ Maphorisa, was named the best deejay in Africa at the 2023 edition of the Soundcity MVP Awards that took place on Saturday in Lagos, Nigeria.The Ba Straata hitmaker competed against nine other deejays from the continent, including locals Uncle Waffles and Black Coffee for the title of African DJ of the Year
Senegalese-American artist Akon was honoured with the Legend of the Year Award, while South Africans DJ Maphorisa and Costa Titch walked away with awards in the African DJ of the Year and Viewer’s Choice categories, respectively.
The winners for the 2023 edition of the Soundcity MVP Awards were announced at the weekend, with the event featuring performances from Gyakie, Arya Starr, Bad Boy Timz, Seyi Vibez, Ruger and Black Sherif at Eko Convention Centre in Lagos, Nigeria.
