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 and afro tech with gqom.
Zindlovu came to prominence subsequent to producing Babes Wodumo's "Umngan'wami" taken from his 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.
His single "AmaGear" with Zee Nxumalo, Funky Qla, featuring MK Productions released on 5 July 2024. The song debuted number 5 on Local Streaming Top 10.
Discography Permanent Music (2020) Permanent Music 2 (2021) Summer Banger (with Funky Qla) (2021) Finally Famous (2022) Permanent Music 3 (2023) 031 Studio Camp (2024) Finally Famous Too (2024) 031 Studio Camp 2.0 (2025) MAYVIS (2025)
Singles As lead artist + List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications AlbumZA "Classic" (featuring Sizwe Ntuli)2020— "Phuze" (featuring Zaba)2021—RiSA: Gold "Overtone" (Kususa, Dlala Thukzin) — "Phuze Remix" (featuring Zaba, Sir Trill, Mpura, Rascoe Kaos)—RiSA: 2x platinum "iStofu" (Zaba, Dlala Thukzin) — "Inkinga (2023 Remastered Version)" (Kvy-ix, Dlala Thukzin)2023— "Danki Bawo" (Dlala Thukzin, Sykes)— "C&C" — "Hey Sister" (DJ Bongz, Dlala Thukzin, Funky Qla) — "FOMO" (Goldmax, Dlala Thukzin, Funky Qla featuring Zee Nxumalo, Beast Rsa)2024— "Fire Dance" — "031 Studio Camp" (Dlala Thukzin, Funky Qla) "Ama Gear" (Dlala Thukzin, Funky Qla, Zee Nxumalo featuring Mk Productions) 5Finally Famous Too "Nkosi" (Darque, Kabza De Small, Dlala Thukzin, Sino Msolo) — "Awe Mah" (Zee Nxumalo, Dlala Thukzin featuring Shakes & Les, MK Productions, Funky Qla) 2026— "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Other charted and certified songs + List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications AlbumZA"Sohlala Sisonke" (Dlala Thukzin, featuring Zeh McGeba, MK Productions) 2024 6Finally Famous Too "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Awards and nominations
Dlala Thukzin leads the 2023 South African Dance Music Awards nomination list with four nominations, alongside Kabza de Small and Skye Wanda.
YearAward ceremonyCategoryRecipient/Nominated workResults2022South African Music AwardsBest Gqom AlbumBest Music Video of the Year2024Best Dance Album Permanent Music 3 Best Collaboration "iPlan" 2024All Africa Music AwardsBest Male Southern Africa2024 Dstv Content Creator Awards Song of the Year "iPlan" 2024 South African Dance Music AwardsBest Dance Best Male DJHerself Best Live Act Best Dance Album Permanent Music 3 2025 Metro FM Music Awards Best Dance Song"Sohlala Sisonke" Best Male Artist Himself Best Produced AlbumFinally Famous Too BET Awards Best New International ActHimself
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