DJ Tira (Age: 47 years old) is a South African disc jockey and record producer who gained fame in the entertainment industry and beyond due to his charisma and impeccable talent. He has been active since 2000, and he has numerous achievements to show for his activeness behind the turntable.
Ever since DJ Tira entered the spotlight, he has toured and played several gigs across the country. He is equally a social media sensation with a huge fan base on platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Besides fame, he has made a fortune from his DJing career and other endeavors.
Summary of DJ Tira’s Personal Profile
- Real Name: Mthokozi Khathi
- Stage Name: DJ Tira
- Date of Birth: August 24, 1976
- Age: 47 years old
- Place of Birth: KwaHlabisa, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Occupation: Disc Jockey, Record Producer, Kwaito Artist
- Best Known as: The founder of the record label Afrotainment.
- Education: University of KwaZulu-Natal
Contrary To Popular Belief, DJ Tira Is Not A Native Of Durban
DJ Tira is often mistakenly assumed to be an indigene of Durban, but his real hometown is KwaHlabisa, a well-known village in KwaZulu-Natal province. He was born in the town on August 24, 1976. DJ Tira’s real name is Mthkozi Khathi while the name of his mother is Abigail Khathi. Information about his father is missing in the picture.
The South African music mogul relocated to Durban three years after his birth. He graduated from Mlokothwa High School, as well as the University of KwaZulu-Natal (formerly the University of Natal). DJ Tira majored in human resources following his admission into the institution in the year 1995.
He Is From Zulu Clan
The Zulu clan, a Bantu ethnic group of Southern Africa, is famous for having a staggeringly high concentration of talented entertainers and DJ Tira is one of them. The Zulus are mostly found in KwaZulu-Natal province in South Africa. They are one of the largest ethnic tribes in the country, numbering about 10-12 million.
DJ Tira is always proud of his clan; he speaks highly of them and also pays homage to them through most of the things he does.
DJ Tira’s Djing Career Began Way Back In The Mid-90s
DJ Tira developed a keen interest in DJing just one year after he joined the University of KwaZulu-Natal. At some point, as a student, he was able to lay his hands on some DJing gadgets and began showing off his skills at places, including Durban Youth Radio (DYR). He was popular among radio listeners at that time.
The KwaZulu-Natal-born recorder’s career got a major boost in 2001 when he released his first compilation album titled: Real Makoya. He collaborated with the late renowned South Africa DJ Khabzel on the album.
