Ggoldie to take over 2024!

 Influencer and Rising Star Ggoldie is a force to be reckoned with as a female DJ and producer

This year, she made it onto the Rising Stars of Southern Africa on Spotify and was described as one of Africa’s treasures. The year 2024 promises to be one of exciting, new breakthroughs for Female jock, Ggoldie, real name Ayabonga Zuma.

Inspired by her birthplace of Thembisa, Ggoldie’s single titled Asambe which was released in 2023 saw her career soar in the space of one year. While many call her an ‘Industry Plant’, she stands on business with her talent as ‘not just another female DJ’ but a force to be reckoned with. Ggoldie’s music career soared in 2021, making her intricate and well-thought-out sets stand out among the rest. 

Q&A with Ggoldie

Where does the name Ggoldie come from?

Growing up, I used to have brown, almost sun-kissed hair and my friend at school used to call me Goldy Locks from the children's book. That became my nickname and later when I grew up, I cut it short to Goldy and the spelling was just to add some spice to it.

When did you start making music?

 I have always loved music. But I never saw myself as a DJ. I have always been a social media influencer and I was tired of just doing campaigns and marketing brands only. I wanted to do something different, looking for a new challenge. A friend suggested that I take up DJing as a hobby. I was initially playing for fun – almost like how people do with sports. The fun then turned into a passion. I went to Mapentane Music Academy in Pretoria and I was there for a few months before I got confident enough to play in front of a crowd. Now, not only do I DJ but I co-produce my own music. There aren’t many female producers and I wanted to jump on that ship.

What is your sound?

 I play Amapiano but the type of music I play is determined by my audience. Like a true DJ, I plan sets, but when I arrive, it could change based on the audience. I look at the age group and the environment. So, I mix my sound and I choose not to categorise my style. 

Choosing music over farming

I am studying my final year in Business, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management in Pretoria where I am based. I initially wanted to do Farming and I applied at a farming school but changed my mind as the school was far away and it would restrict me from my music and my bookings. I loved farming because my dad is from Limpopo and he loved farming, so I learned a lot from him. He always wanted to be a farmer and I thought I could live his dream I didn’t do business studies and school and I chose the course at the moment, but I believe that it can still be beneficial in my career as an artist and DJ. 

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