DJ Zinhle, Image: Instagram
Renowned local music producer DJ Zinhle has been awarded the Forbes Woman Africa Entertainer Award, a tweet from the organisers said.
Forbes held the event to celebrate successful African women in their respective fields in KwaZulu-Natal on Friday, with Pabi Moloi as host.
Messages of support and congratulatory notes poured in for the Umlilo hit maker who accepted her award with daughter Kairo Owethu Forbes.
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— Forbes Africa (@forbesafrica)
One of her biggest supporters and cheerleaders, bestie Pearl Thusi, also gave her a shout-out.
“I’m so proud of you babe. This is big! You deserve all this and more. Always walking through the good and the challenging with grace, class and poise ... You’re definitely one of God’s favourites and I’m so honoured to be a part of your life,” Pearl wrote.
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According to the Citizen, other winners include former African Union chairperson, now the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, who won Forbes Woman Africa Legacy Award and Co-founder of Zamani Holdings Charmaine Mabuza, who won Forbes Woman Africa Social Impact Award.
DJ Zinhle launched her new brand, Jiyane Atelier, the home of contemporary and chic design last year.
In other news, DJ Zinhle also collaborated with skincare brand, Olay as the brand ambassador.
