Pic! American Actor Idris Elba Shows Major League DJz Love. Born in Boston, USA, the twins moved to South Africa after the apartheid era. Major League twins were highly influenced by hip-hop and jazz music, which welcomed them to the entertainment industry while teenagers. In primary school, the duo used to play the piano, and after completing their high school, they started DJ and music production.
After working their way up the South African hip-hop ladder by creating alliances with the likes of rap heavy hitters Riky Rick, Cassper Nyovest and Nadia Nakai, they were among the most prominent hip-hop DJs in about 2017. A short while later, they realised that the landscape was changing and it was time to switch things up again. The stars have been representing and introducing amapiano genre to a much wider audience – globally. This has earned them a seat at the table with prominent people, including American actor Idris Elba who has recently attended one of their gigs showing them love.
Over the past decade, the twins have shown themselves to be skilled chameleons, equipped with an ability to shapeshift to make the most of what’s happening around them. After a successful stint hosting parties, they embarked on their DJ journey in 2009, right after high school. These events evolved into what’s known as Major League Gardens, a name which they adapted after the US arena, Madison Square Gardens.
“We wanted to do something that represents us and showcases the things we like, which also builds on the brand,” says Banele. “We wanted events that represent us because events, in general, are something we can do easily. We decided to do something that’s never been created, which is a social festival.”
