The DJ booth is no longer a boys’ club, as many African women are proving that every single weekend in parties and clubs across Africa.
The amazing thing is that these women aren’t just pressing play and giving us any type of mix. They are serving a mix of the best songs for the right mood. What they are doing is a sort of movement for a whole new generation of girls who will forever dream of becoming a DJ.
Be it platinum-certified hits, sold-out shows, or international awards, female DJs are showing that women can absolutely mix it as well as the men. 
Here are 10 African female DJs who are absolutely owning it:
1. Uncle Waffles
Lungelihle Zwane, popularly known as Uncle Waffles, shot to fame with her high-energy mixes and killer dance moves that went viral, quickly making her one of Africa’s most exciting amapiano stars. Hailing from Eswatini and now based in South Africa, she’s called the “Princess of Amapiano” and continues to sell out stages worldwide.
2. DJ Zinhle
DJ Zinhle is a South African DJ, producer, and entrepreneur who has been in the music industry for over 20 years. She has repeatedly ranked as Africa’s No. 1 female DJ, hosts her own festivals, and inspires a whole generation of women in the DJ industry.
3. DBN Gogo
Mandisa “DBN Gogo” Radebe brings the amapiano vibes to every set she plays. She is a platinum-certified artist and even has a law degree! She’s known for her crowd-pleasing tracks like “Khuza Gogo” and has represented Africa at big international shows.
4. Lady Amar
Lady Amar is one of South Africa’s trendsetting female DJs. Most of her mixes are perfect for parties and playlists. By mixing old-school rhythms with modern twists, she has carved out a name for herself in the amapiano DJ scene.
5. Lamiez Holworthy
Lamiez Holworthy is a South African DJ and TV personality who always brings the vibes to every party. Known for her smooth music transitions and stage presence, she is a regular on major music shows and festivals across the African continent.
6. Lerato Kganyago
Lerato Kganyago is a multi-talented DJ, actress, media personality, and businesswoman. After winning Miss Soweto, she expanded into entertainment and now lights up DJ decks with confident, crowd-pleasing sets.
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7. TxC
TxC is the dynamic DJ duo from South Africa, Tarryn Reid and Clairise Hefke, who have taken amapiano by storm with their vibrant sets and production skills. The women have even won international awards, proving African female DJs are commanding stages around the world.
8. Dope Caesar
Dope Caesar, whose real name is Sarah Oboh, is a Nigerian DJ who became popular in 2023 after her transition video from “Love Is Wicked” to “Soweto” went viral on social media.
She is known for her “multi-genre” mixing style, she incorporates Afrobeats, Amapiano, R&B, and Old School classics and she was influenced by her father, legendary producer Mighty Mouse.
She has headlined major events like Obi’s House, ART X Lagos, and Afronation, and released her debut single “Pop Sermon” featuring Fave and Ajebo Hustlers in late 2023.
9. DJ Lambo
She is one of Nigeria’s most celebrated female DJs, known for blending Afropop, hip-hop and electronic tunes into every set of hers. DJ Lambo has rocked parties from the Big Brother Naija events to various hit clubs across West Africa. She is a major influencer in the Nigerian DJ industry.
10. DJ Cuppy
Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, professionally known as DJ Cuppy or simply Cuppy, is a Nigerian disc jockey, musician and producer. DJ Cuppy was the resident DJ at the MTV Africa Music Awards in Durban in 2014. She is one of the biggest female DJs in Africa and has even played at the Tatler and Christie’s Art Ball in London.
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