Dlala Thukzin
Thuthuka Wandile Zindlovu, prominently known as Dlala Thukzin is a South African DJ and record producer born and bred in Lamontville, KwaZulu-Natal. He is famous for his versatility of blending amapiano, afro tech, and gqom.
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| Born | Thuthuka Wandile Zindlovu May 1997 (age 26) Lamontville, Durban, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
| Awards | Full list |
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| Also known as | Uncle Dlala |
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| Labels | Dlala Records |
| Website | iG.com/dlalathukzin |
Zindlovu came to prominence subsequent to producing Babes Wodumo's "Umngan'wami" taken from her 2016 studio album Gqom Queen, Vol. 1.
In 2021, Thukzin released "Phuze" and "Phuze Remix" with guest appearances from Zaba, Mpura, Sir Trill and Rascoe Kaos, the prior and latter certified Gold and Platinum respectively by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA). In 2023, he released "iPlan" from his extended play (EP) Permanent Music 3 (2023), which peaked at number one on Local Streaming Chart Top 10 of The Official South African Charts, number one on Local & International Streaming Chart Top 10, and number one Billboard South Africa songs. In addition the song was certified 2× Platinum in South Africa.