As the celebration of Woman's Month (August) came to an end, Joy House Entertainment feels the need to continue to celebrate a few (out of many) of these amazing women who are contributing to the growth of Reggae in South Africa. It is well within our responsibility as Joy House Entertainment to promote these women and make sure that the world knows about them and the roles they play in the growth of this beautiful genre of music.
THE QUEENS
NAME:
Rirhandzu Chauke AKA Dj Rhaa
TITLE: DJ/SHELEKTOR
BIO: DJ
Rhaa (RHA) - The first three letters of her name with an added 'A', combine it
with the first letter of her name, you get the word 'Ra' - which means the 'SUN GOD' in
ancient kermet, ancient Egypt, RULER OF DAY, she is the sun-goddess, thats how
she came up with her djing name.
Born
Rirhandzu Chauke, she is her mother's first born child, she grew up All over
Soweto, from Chiawelo to Diepkloof to Protea etc. Matriculated in 2001 at Vaal
Christian School. 5 years later she went to study for a Media Diploma at Boston
Media House in Sandton and that is when she met a good friend, Thembeka
Hamilton who gave her an opportunity to do something she loves professionaly,
"DJYING!" Peter Stuyvesant Cigarettes was looking for female djs and
she happened to be at the right place at the right time, they got trained on
how to use turntables and how to mix music, they mastered the art and started
playing at Peter Stuyvesant Cigarettes' promo gigs playing House and Dancehall.
This was all in 2007 and here she is in 2013 and still growing. Playing good
music and seeing people dancing and enjoying her set brings a huge smile to DJ
Rhaa.
CONTACT:
FACEBOOK: Rhaa Rha Rhaa
Email: murhandziwa@facebook.com
Cell: 072 381 6517
Source: DJ Rhaa
NAME:
QUEENSOULVIBES SA
TITLE:
EVENT COORDINATORS/ARTIST MANAGERS
BIO: QueenSoulVibes consists of Twin Sisters born
in Sebokeng,Vaal, South Africa. Born Mamokgethi Sekano aka SoulSista and
Maserame Sekano aka KhosiQueen. The Love and appreciation of music started from
home, Mom and Dad are avid fans of Jazz, Soul, Blues, choral music,and Reggae
so they were exposed to a lot of Judy Boucher, Lionel Richie, Chicco Twala, Ali
Kat, Brenda Fassie, Dobbie Gray, Peter Tosh, Bob Marley and Lucky Dube, just to
mention a few.
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| KhosiQueen & SoulSista |
In High School they formed a group with another friend, where they imitated groups such as Salt 'n Pepa and they would perform mostly during school functions. They would also attend hip hop shows at Le Club, Jhb CBD which was the place to be in that era.
In the 90's they moved to Johannesburg to study where they studied Sound Engineering, Travel and Tourism Management. During those days they met 'Lasbon Shatta' through mutual friends, and he would tell them about this club that hosts reggae shows on Thursdays. They went once, and that was the beginning of their journey with Reggae and Dancehall.
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| KhosiQueen & SoulSista |
Throughout the years they would attend shows and would help Promoters push their shows through social media, they would also take photos and post on fb, that part grew popular to a point where people would 'harass' them for the photos or demand that they bring the camera to events. And that made them realise that they have the ability to do their own promotions so that's when QueenSoulVibes was born.
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| KhosiQueen & SoulSista |
QueenSoulVibes is a promotions & artist management platform. Their first promotional work was with 'People of the sun Productions' when they hosted 'Reggae Against Rape and Abuse' concert in Newtown, by the Grace of the Most High, that's where they discovered a talented young artist from the East Rand district known as JEREMIAH FYAH ISES who is currently making waves within the Reggae scene and they are managing him and doing promotional work for him currently.
Our Mission is to expose more South African Reggae Artists to the Reggae World.
CONTACT:
FACEBOOK: QueenSoulVibe_SA
Twitter: QueenSoulVibes
Email: queensoulvibesa@gmail.com
"Positive Vibes we are Promote"
SOURCE:
QueenSoulVibe SA
NAME:
Noluthando Rotwane AKA Dj Teedo Love
TITLE:
DJ/SHELEKTOR
BIO: In 2006, she fell in
love with Dj'ing after a friend introduced her to playing by asking her
to stand in for her for 10 minutes at a gig, with no previous experience and a
crash course she managed to play a few tracks that day and sadly she never had any
practice after that but the yearning remained. Then in April 2007 I entered was a competition
hosted by flames of fire sound system, asked a house Dj friend of mine to help
me with my mixing he was a great mentor, he helped I won my 1stcompetition
then things took off from then.
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| DJ Teedo |
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| Dj Teedo & Queen Ifrica |
Joined another clash in 2010 took 1st place and She has been holding the tittle since then and her career in Dj’ing flourished even more after that clash.
Achievements
- Was resident DJ for African Storm hosted by JahSeed and Admiral Bassline.
- Performed @ the 2011 Castle Lite Spring Fiesta @ The Wild Waters, Boksburg, sharing the stage with Black Coffee, DJ fresh, the Soul Candi Team (Played at the Metro fm stage)
- Performing @ an international event, South African Reggae Splash for the Twinkle Brothers in October 2011
- Currently resident DJ at House of Tandoor in Yoeville, the birth place of the reggae and dancehall movement in SA.
- Played an opening set for International Act 'Massicker' from Boston, USA.
- Played at Kitcheners (Braamfontein) Stones (Melville) Shikisha (Newtown) Cappelos ( Carlton centre) Northern Cape, Venda and Bloemfontein just to name a few.
- Champion of 3 SA Dancehall DJ Clash titles (2007, 2010, and 2011 to date.)
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| DJ Teedo |
CONTACT:
CELL: +27 78 198 9416
E-mail: nrotwane@yahoo.com
Facebook: Djteedo.Love (Dj-Teedo Love-Infinity)
Twitter: @djteedoinfinity
BBM pin: 2957CF43
SOURCE: Dj Teedo
NAME:
Fikile Makhalemele
TITLE:
Managing Director & Owner (Lioness Productions SA)
BIO:
Fikile Makhalemele is an action-oriented professional, who is passionate about
reggae music, marketing, events organizing, and management, brands and
branding. Established Lioness Productions SA in 2011, a 100% black owned, youth
driven, dynamic Marketing, Entertainment, Event Organizers and Management
Company with vested interests in empowerment and skills development in the
reggae/dancehall live events sector – focused on Reggae/Dancehall music events
and promotions but not limited – which is a culmination of a vision spanning
over many years.
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| Fikz & Capleton |
Born and
bred in Soweto – she completed her matric in year 2000 and 2001 she studied
music theory and took acoustic guitar lessons at Funda Community College. She
then in 2002 enrolled at the University of Johannesburg and studied a Diploma
in Public Relations Management which she completed in 2005. She immediately
joined the corporate world as marketing and communications consultant and while
working she enrolled to study part time on a mission to further her studies and
obtain a Degree in Communication Science.
Fikile
come from a Christian family; respectable and humble with very strict values.
She is the youngest of the two and the only daughter. Happily married and have
two wonderful kids, a son and a daughter. She was exposed to reggae music at an
early age through a reggae music collection that belonged to her uncle, an
activist; who was unfortunately brutally murdered by the apartheid government.
It did not end up there, reggae kept following her – while she and her friends
were out clubbing religiously every Saturday at a Hip Hop joint, Lee Club she
again got exposed to reggae music and was introduced to Dancehall music.
Furthermore, 3 years later she dated a reggae/dancehall selector. Her family
have been very supportive, lending an extra hand dating back to 1999, whenever
she was assisting Dj Fanta and Terry with their late night dance sessions - her
mom will make and package nuts while Fanta’s mom prepare the Ital – The
encouragement and support received from her family, friends and in-laws played
a major role in the formulation of Lioness Productions SA.
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| Fikz & Jah Thunder |
Lioness
Productions SA first international event was in June 2011 (Lutan Fyah and Jah
Mason) in partnership with Milla Communications. A lot of required experience
was gained from this first event which helped them shape and stir their brand
to the right direction and further strengthened their abilities as a young
reggae/dancehall events company. After the post-mortem and carefully studying
the market; they seek the advice and assistance of other well established
productions to assist in the planning, organizing and marketing of their next
event. In March 2012 Lioness Productions SA hosted a memorable international
event (Anthony B & BornFire Band) supported by our local reggae artists and
selectors Colbert Mukwevho, Nkulee Dube, Percy Mukwevho, Nathi B, Tidal Waves
Band, Blak Kalamawi, Badda Badda, Dj Fanta, Admiral & JahSeed and Dj Pepe.
In maintaining and contributing in the building and growing of the
reggae/dancehall culture, Lioness Productions and a group of selectors started
a monthly club even at OST, Newtown in April 2012 – hosted Every First Friday
of the month. The club event is now a home to a number of local artists and
selectors where they showcase their skills and talent – and it has attracted
artists and selectors not only from Johannesburg but from other cities,
provinces and neighbouring countries (Cape Town, Durban, Limpopo, North West
and Zimbabwe). The 08th December 2012 marks the highlight
of the
international
events hosted by Lioness Productions – history was made as a dream of many
reggae fans came through, Capleton aka King Shango performed Live in Johannesburg, South
Africa – and the expectations were met. The event was one of the biggest, well
attended reggae concerts thus far.
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| Fikz & Tony Rebel |
After the successful events and the excitement from the December 2012 event, the reggae fans were anticipating about which next international reggae star will grace our shores – Lioness Productions shifted the gear and hosted a 100% Local Reggae Event "CatchAFire’ on the 06th July 2013. It was the first of its kind and well attended by reggae fans from near and far. The "CatchAFire" is said to be an annual event.
Jah
willing 2014 will be another great year for the SA reggae scene
Lioness Productions SA is focused on curbing cultural isolation and exposing reggae across all borders by organizing live music experiences where local and international reggae acts share their knowledge and talents on one stage. Working with the most talented, resourceful, loyal and creative people in an open and trusting environment – to provide events that will be remembered as a "unique experience". Lioness Productions raise the bar in the creation, development, promotion and presentation of reggae music.
"The message in the music is the key…you are communication to everyone – don’t let them with their wicked intentions destroy the human race" – Bob Marley
Apart from hosting their own reggae/dancehall events - Lioness Productions SA extend their expertise by offering the following services to reggae promoters, artists, DJs and individual investors
Marketing Communications and Creative, Concept & Graphic Design
EVENTING
· Understanding our Clients
· Conceptualising of Project
· Design of all elements including Presentations (Video/Multimedia)
· Co-ordination and Management of the entire Project
· Media Liaison
· Promotions
· Branding
· Social media marketing
· Marketing and Awareness
· Promotional Staff
· Sourcing of Venues and Venue Liaison
· Travel & Accommodation requirements
· Budgetary Control
· Post Project Analysis
Lioness Productions SA is focused on curbing cultural isolation and exposing reggae across all borders by organizing live music experiences where local and international reggae acts share their knowledge and talents on one stage. Working with the most talented, resourceful, loyal and creative people in an open and trusting environment – to provide events that will be remembered as a "unique experience". Lioness Productions raise the bar in the creation, development, promotion and presentation of reggae music.
"The message in the music is the key…you are communication to everyone – don’t let them with their wicked intentions destroy the human race" – Bob Marley
Apart from hosting their own reggae/dancehall events - Lioness Productions SA extend their expertise by offering the following services to reggae promoters, artists, DJs and individual investors
Marketing Communications and Creative, Concept & Graphic Design
EVENTING
· Understanding our Clients
· Conceptualising of Project
· Design of all elements including Presentations (Video/Multimedia)
· Co-ordination and Management of the entire Project
· Media Liaison
· Promotions
· Branding
· Social media marketing
· Marketing and Awareness
· Promotional Staff
· Sourcing of Venues and Venue Liaison
· Travel & Accommodation requirements
· Budgetary Control
· Post Project Analysis
CONTACT:
Email: info@lionessproductionssa.com
Website: www.lionessproductionssa.com
Facebook: Lioness Productions SA
Twitter: @LionessProdSA @SAReggaeRising
Website: www.lionessproductionssa.com
Facebook: Lioness Productions SA
Twitter: @LionessProdSA @SAReggaeRising
NAME:
Mystikal Ebony
TITLE:
DJ/SHELEKTOR
BIO: This 20somthing, out going
and fun loving DJ from South Africa started out in 2004, initially playing at
poetry sessions and Sunday reggae sessions. She then, later on that year, moved
to producing and hosting her own reggae show on Voice of Wits (VOW) which went
off air late 2005. In 2005, she entered a Dancehall DJ competition, hosted by
Flames of Fire sound systems and she took second place. From then on her
popularity, has risen in the alternative culture circles of Johannesburg and
Cape Town. Even opening up for international reggae artists like Lucianio in
2012. After two years of exclusively playing reggae she decided to incorporate
hip hop, tribal, dub, drum and bass, raga dub step, and fusion into her set.
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| Mystikal Ebony |
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| Mystikal Ebony |
SOURCE: Mystikal Ebony
