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 and afro tech with gqom.
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. In 2023, he released "iPlan" from his extended play Permanent Music 3, 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 Permanent Music 2 Summer Banger Finally Famous Permanent Music 3 031 Studio Camp Finally Famous Too 031 Studio Camp 2.0
  • ''MAYVIS''

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 workResults
2022South African Music AwardsBest Gqom AlbumSummer BangerNomitated
2022South African Music AwardsBest Music Video of the Year"Yini Sdakwa"Nomitated
2024South African Music AwardsBest Dance AlbumPermanent Music 3
2024South African Music AwardsBest Collaboration"iPlan"
2024All Africa Music AwardsBest Male Southern AfricaHimself
2024Dstv Content Creator AwardsSong of the Year"iPlan"
2024South African Dance Music AwardsBest Dance"iPlan"
2024South African Dance Music AwardsBest Male DJHerself
2024South African Dance Music AwardsBest Live ActHerself
2024South African Dance Music AwardsBest Dance AlbumPermanent Music 3
2025Metro FM Music AwardsBest Dance Song"Sohlala Sisonke"
2025Metro FM Music AwardsBest Male ArtistHimself
2025Metro FM Music AwardsBest Produced AlbumFinally Famous Too
2025BET AwardsBest New International ActHimself