DJ Tira (born 24 August 1976) whose real name is Mthokozi Khathi is a South African Disk Jockey, record producer, and a Durban kwaito artist.
He is the founder of a record label Afrotainment. He’s best known for introducing artists such as DJ C’ndo, Big Nuz, and DJ Fisherman through his record label Afrotainment.
DJ Tira is a graduate of the University of Natal where he studied Human Resources.
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| Full Name | Mthokozi Khathi |
| Date of Birth | 24 August 1976 (age 47 years old) |
| Gender | Male |
| Spouse | Gugu Khathi |
| Occupation | Disk Jockey, record producer |
| Nationality | South African |
| Net Worth | $550,000 |
DJ Tira Age
He was born on the 24th of August 1976 in KwaHlabisa, a village in the Northern parts of KwaZulu Natal. As of 2023, he is 47 years old and celebrates his birthday on August 24 every year.
Dj Tira Wife
Tira is married to Gugu Khathi. In October 2016, he and his wife, Gugu Khathi, hosted an Umabo ceremony at his home in KwaHlabisa, in KwaZulu-Natal.
The Umabo is a traditional Zulu ceremony where a bride gets formally introduced to her husband’s ancestors in a cow slaughtering ritual and celebration.
It normally takes place after the white wedding, and it is believed that one is not fully married until after the Umabo ceremony in Zulu culture.
DJ Tira Children
He has two sons with his wife who are Junior and Chase Khathi. Both have followed in their father’s musical footsteps.
Junior is dropping a hip-hop single soon and Chase loves spinning the decks.
Album
- Ezase Afro Vol:1
- Ezase Afro Vol:2
- Real Makoya (with DJ Khabzela)
- Durban’s Finest Vol:1 (with Sox)
- Durban’s Finest Vol:2 (with Sox)
Songs
- Malume – 2017
- No Rush – 2018
- No Rush Remix – 2018
- Ngisemathandweni – 2014
- Sobuye Sibonane – 2017
- Amaphara – 2016
- Sfuna Abo Chomi – 2016
- Ungesabi – 2013
- 4000 – 2013
- Solomzi – 2016
- Summertime – 2013
- IData Endlini Ka Tira – 2016
- Single Guys – 2016
- Finest Things – 2016
- Umsindo – 2016
- Believe in Me – 2016
- Nginqobile – 2016
- Mad in Love – 2016
- Dangerous – 2013
- Kuyavela Ngalapho – 2016
- Hayi Hayi – 2016
- Eternity – 2016
- S’philela Ubumnandi – 2013
- Ngathi Uyahamba – 2016
- Thank You Mom – 2013
- Champagne – 2015
- Top Celeb – 2016
- Konke Kuhamba Kahle – 2016
- Samba Nabahambayo – 2013
- Bakhuluma Futhi – 2016
- Run Free – 2016
- Havaiki E (feat. Ma’ara Maeva, Tangata Junior Tangata) [The Ancestral Land]
- E He’e Te Va’a (feat. Ma’ara Maeva, Tangata Junior Tangata) [The Tahitian Canoe Sets Sail]
- Fakateretere (feat. Ma’ara Maeva, Tangata Junior Tangata) [Sailing]
- Himene Tatarahapa (feat. Ma’ara Maeva, Tangata Junior Tangata) [Reconciliation Himene]
- No Rush
- Te Pua No’a No’a (feat. Tangata Junior Tangata) [The Fragrant Flowers]
- No Rush Remix
- A Rutu (146BPM) Drumming [Moderate Tempo]
Dj Tira Awards
- 2010: South African Music Award Song of the Year – Umlilo Big Nuz feat. Tira
- 2010: Channel O Video of the Year Award – Party 101 Teargas feat. Tira.
- 2010: South African Music Award Song of the Year – Umlilo Big Nuz feat. Tira
- 2008: Mzansi Star Best Club Dj Award.
- 2005: Metro FM Best Best Compilation – Durban’s Finest
- 2004: Metro FM Best Best Compilation – Durban’s Finest
DJ Tira Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of five hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($550,000). DJ Tira is one of the richest DJs in South Africa.
DJ Tira Contact Details
Tira Khathi Director
Tel: +27 31 309 4643
E-mail: djtira@afrotainment.co.za
Website: www.afrotainment.co.za
