DJs

"Now he took the music of like Mandrill, like "Fencewalk", certain disco records that had funky percussion breaks like The Incredible Bongo Band when they came out with "Apache" and he just kept that beat going. It might be that certain part of the record that everybody waits for ]]— they just let their inner self go and get wild. The next thing you know the singer comes back in and you'd be mad."

"Herc really slipped up. With the monstrous power he had he couldn't mix too well. He was playing little breaks but it would sound so sloppy. I noticed that the mixer he was using was a GLI 3800. It was a very popular mixer at that time. It's a scarcity today but it's still one of the best mixers GLI ever made. At the time he wasn't using no queueing. In other words, the hole was there for a headphone to go in but I remember he never had headphones over his ears. All of a sudden, Herc had headphones but I guess he was so used to dropping the needle down by eyesight and trying to mix it that from the audio part of it he couldn't get into it too well."

"The opportunity to perform my music for billions of people around the globe will be the greatest highlight of my life, I am honoured to be part of the biggest sports event in the world."

"I integrate music from all over the world in my sets, harmony is what my music and life are built upon."

"No more hellfires and please no more gunfire"

"Bump techno by DJ Tiësto"

"Girl I put you in a trance like Tiësto"

"If you listen to a song on the radio you can definitely tell whose music it is. When you listen to my music you can tell it is Basshunter."

"I'm very proud of this whole thing - the new single and album. I was given more time to work on it, so I've been able to add little touches. There's been more time to think and listen. All the songs are very special and I'm very, very satisfied with it."

"I don't want to change my music, but I like to play around with my style of music. I've always been a big fan of guitars. The beats are still quite hard and the riffs are still Basshunter, but I wanted to do something special. The lyrics are from a true story as well. It's based on me dating a girl who I thought was the one, but it didn't work out. I woke up one morning and she was doing something in the kitchen and then came through with a cup of coffee for me. I just went, 'Wow! I have to write a song now!'"

"There's a track called 'Why' that I really like. It's in the rock style again and I'm very satisfied with the lyrics. I wrote it after looking at a painting which had lots of things going on at the same time. Another song I really like is called 'I Still Love', because it's a little bit harder than the other ones."

"I'm here touring with my latest record, Bass Generation. I produced and wrote all the songs, and I was really focused and wrote all the lyrics from the bottom of my heart. Each song is different, but if people listen they'll know it's a Basshunter song."

"This new album, it’s basically, I’m trying to satisfy everyone with this new album. Because when you release a new album you can choose either to be mainstream or go old school, but for this album I’m pretty much both of it."

"We are putting in a lot of extra work into the tracks, and we are looking at least 16-17 tracks in the album. So instead of having these 12 track albums with two remixes it’s going to be like a total of maybe 19-20, so it’s going to be interesting to listen to."

"The album is very different from the all the other albums today. First of all, the album was one year delayed because I wasn’t happy and every time I did an album it was unofficially finished. I had some time to listen to some new songs and plug into some music programs and discovered this new song and delayed the release for a month, because I wanted to update the new tracks to these new sounds I found... so then when I did that all the other songs sounded like crap compared to the new ones! So I said f*** this I need to reproduce the other ones as well. Then I scrapped a few songs and produced new ones. So to produce this album I pretty much produced maybe about 50 tracks and picked out the best of them. You know when you buy an album from a producer/artist, you kind of hear the same sound repeating in each song, you hear the same sound repeating, but this album is like every song is individual. Like you wont find two songs which have the same sound. Each song is completely different which I think kind of represents what I do because I produce everything and I love producing everything. Sometimes I’m in the mood to produce you know a dance song, sometimes I’m in the mood to produce an R&B song, it’s just interesting because I just want to show people that I can deliver to all ears."

"I know that I want to make sure that I do everything I can to get justice for those people, and it’s beyond justice now. I’m looking at a full-on reform if it’s the last thing I do."

"The same future that they say is in the hands of the leaders of tomorrow, but what we have tomorrow are recycled leaders of today who have failed to provide an enabling environment for young leaders to thrive and contribute. But they chose, instead to kill us all off one by one."

"Our leaders are afraid; it is as simple as that. They are afraid of a thinking, innovative, and collaborative working Nigeria. They are afraid of every young Nigerian who, against all odds, has made it for themselves."

"The Nigerian Minister for Information, our very own spin doctor, his first name is ‘Lie’."

"The Nigerian Army called the shooting fake and I had made the whole thing up with a green screen. Yes, I have plans of going to Hollywood after this speech."

"You and l are most likely to die before these our leaders. With all the money that they’ve stolen, these leaders have access to the best medical care, but what can you and l brag of?"

"What started as a protest against police brutality, especially the unit called SARS, unfortunately just degenerated into something I still find it hard to reconcile within my heart."

"The best thing we can do if people can't make it home, we will sit still, don't do anything, don't move, we will sit still and would sleep over till night. It was at the toll gate."

"We got information that the Governor wanted to see me and six other people. And I remember saying to them that we have no leader if the governor wanted to speak to us, he should kindly come to the tollgate and address Nigerians because we've been out for over 11 days."

"Another member that was standing behind me came up to me and said someone is taking out the cameras from the toll gate. And I said: do you recognize who, because we had, I think, the real heart of Nigerians there. We did not destroy anything. Except for Graffiti. We did not take anything, we did not take anything from the toll gate we cleaned up after ourselves. So we wanted to be sure it wasn't happening, it wasn't a protester that was doing that. And then we found out that it was one of their staff, you know, we have the LCC uniform. Those are the people that manage the toll gate. We took a picture just to keep and to sort of use as proof that we didn't destroy or take anything. And then we realized that the big billboard that is over the toll gate had been turned off. And so just before 7, it was like to 7, maybe a quarter to 7 not sure of the exact time but 7. We had gunshots coming from behind. At first, it was chaotic as we didn't know where the gunshots were coming from. We didn't know what the gunshots were about. And then the lights went off. I think the rest of that is just the most tragic thing."

"For years young Nigerians like myself with interesting hairstyles, ripped jeans, iPhones, nice cars have been harassed, extorted, illegally detained, tortured, raped, and killed by the Nigerian police. Specifically, a unit of the Nigerian police called SARS."

"SARS stands for Special Anti-Robbery Squad. Trust me, it's truly a special bunch. A special breed of armed robbers in uniform. A special group and gang of rapists in the badge. A special crowd of murderers with a license to carry a gun."

"I couldn't go home to where I lived because we got reports of strange men lurking around my apartment complex."

"I witnessed protesters collaborating and helping each other protesters, giving food and water to the same police who's been killing us off every day. Others provided security, another group provided funds that were donated to them I mean in the hundreds of thousands of dollars for legal and medical attention to protesters who needed it. This is the real Nigeria."

"Lia called the shooting 'a fabrication of a massacre without bodies'. He said I was a Purveyor of fake news with the intent of tarnishing the nation's image, that I'm a terrorist."

"Corruption, tyranny, abuse of power, do not go on a break."

"Fela likens the Nigerian military to mindless zombies following idiotic orders. It was relevant then. It is relevant today. And it most likely will be relevant tomorrow in the future."

"Nigeria is home to over 200 million brothers and sisters with different cultures and tribes and faiths and beliefs; things and differences that the government has used for the longest time to pit us against each other. But the ENDSARS movement swept that away even if it was just for time being."

"I strongly believe that we all have a part to contribute to making the world better. I’m committed to using my platform and resources to help provide the much-needed health care, facilities, and education especially for our African children and people living with disabilities so they are equipped to live comfortably and compete on a global level."

"I really think I have to find a partner that compliments me but still pushes me and is better at some things than I am, so they can inspire me to improve myself as a person."

"So many guys don’t want me, they want my dad. I dated a guy, and he was like; when is he going to meet my dad. I want someone to love the shit out of me and like to be happy and not my dad."

""I’m excited not only to play music but showcase the vast array of talented artists cultivating the music scene on the continent.”"

"So Neo-Afrobeats is basically a fusion of Afrobeats with different elements. So it can be Hip Hop, it can be House, it can be Pop."

"Africa is endowed with an array of diverse talents and creatives that are excellent in their fields. Music lovers from all over the world have begun to see how phenomenal Afrobeat is and have been captivated by our unique sound. There’s been a spin and the spotlight is on us now."

"I’ve had quite a number of career highlights for which I feel truly blessed that my hard work has met with success. I’m so proud of my African heritage and always have a sense of fulfillment when I’m given the opportunity to serve."

""The show represents a journey from West to East and North to South, but importantly a narrative of Africa then to Africa now.”"

"100 per cent. London was the focal point for me, going to university in London allowed me to fall even more in love with nightlife and allowed me to create a space that was kind of transatlantic."

"Covid-19 definitely threw a wrench in plans made for 2020. Nobody envisaged a pandemic of this magnitude when setting goals for the year. The need to limit all forms of physical contact has definitely shifted the perspective. We’ve had to adjust to the current reality and shift solely to virtual gatherings."

"I’ve grown from being a young girl with dreams to a woman with a global vision. My talent is a platform for more things to come and everyday the Cuppy mission gets even bigger. I have the most supportive fans, friends and family rooting for me and I’m very determined not to let them down. Their love spurs me on and motivates me to keep pushing no matter how rough or tough things get."

"I was like 15, 16 and I walked into a club in Lagos, underaged, and I fell in love with the fact that the DJ had so much power."

"With dating you have to be open-minded; I actually enjoy dating. When you go on a date, it is about talking and getting to know each other. I am ‘super open’, I want to be dating and that is why I met the bus driver."

"Well, Cuppy comes from cupcakes. I was obsessed with baking when I was younger and let’s just say, I had cheeks like cupcakes. I was really cheerful and I just loved anything sugary so people used to call me cupcake."

"So I feel like I’m a bit of a, you know, oxymoron in my environment, I feel like I’m a contradiction. And so for me, it was about finding a name that represented me going against the grain."

"Inspiration behind the Original Copy debut album (20 November 2020)"

"Best believe Tobi IS going to school and the @CuppyFoundation will provide EVERY she needs until she graduates!"

"https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2025/05/04/dj-cuppy-betrayed-they-used-me-to-get-to-my-dad/ PMnewsnigeria"

"Female DJs, perfect your art… don’t give them a reason to disrespect your work. Practice makes perfect. With that said, wear whatever you wanna wear & dance if it’s your thing… They are talking because you’re shaking the industry. It’s our time."

"Being empowered is a choice; it is a daily decision that defines who we are and it is accessible to everyone. Meeting Your Power is a reminder that power is inside all of us, and that your journey to empowerment begins with you! - MEETING YOUR POWER – DJ Zinhle & Nokubonga Mbanga"

"You’re going to make a difference. A lot of times it won’t be huge, it won’t be visible even. But it will matter just the same."

"My Definition Of Success | Success is about setting goal and reaching those goals, they could be personal or professional goals. Success is personal and should never be driven by other people’s measures of success but your own and that is how the definition of success has changed for the over the year, just understanding that my definition and measure of success won’t be the same as that of the next person."

"Lessons I Have Learnt | Family is number one, you can have all the success in the world but without love, you will not be happy."

"The DJ and entrepreneur has not only committed to producing high-quality wigs at an affordable price but is also set on elevating women with her business."

"She says she hopes to largely employ women and help create an avenue for independence for them."

"The people seemed quite happy, having lots of fun, but at a certain point, I got confused, it was the first time I even used professional software. I must say, although I was sacred, it was an amazing experience. I drowned in mixed feelings."

"It was one of the worst moments of my life. I literally saw people’s morale sink the moment they set their eyes on me. They didn’t know me, and weren’t ready to even trust that I would do a great job. Some people even sat down—they were bored. That’s the time I thought maybe it wasn’t something for me. I wanted to quit."

"Being recognized at this level gives me the motivation to push even further, elevate my craft and inspire others who dream of being DJs. This is not just a win for me, it’s a milestone in my journey and a reminder that music truly connects us all."

"I never thought I could be recognized on such a big level, but it's a sign that we're slowly getting there. I can't wait to land in Ghana and represent my country."

"I understand that there have been debates about my dress code at the closing concert and I appreciate the feedback and opinions from my fans and the general public. As an artist, I strive to express myself through various means, including my fashion choices."

"I want to assure all my fans that my intention is always to bring creativity and uniqueness to my performances, while respecting the event and its audience."

"Ultimately, my goal is to create memorable and impactful experiences for my fans, and I will always strive to strike a balance between my artistic expression and the expectations of my audience."

"I’m starting to feel like myself again, Yoh I went through it. Taking care of your mental health should be a priority, not a lot of people will get it, but zinakekele"

"Satan is taking advantage of the situations we find ourselves in. There's a demonic spirit going around taking our children who are coming with better things for the future of our country"

"Something is going on in the spiritual world. We need to stand up. We stood up and fought apartheid and many other ills that make us fight, let this be one of them"

"One thing about me, I am not shy to express how I feel. I have checked myself into a mental health wellness facility. I haven’t been OK for the past few months. I have been so depressed. I have decided to fight this by taking a break and dealing with this one on on"

"I am excited about the future;Venturing[out] independently after being in a label that took care of everything for me was a bit scary,but I'm ready and prepared to conquer what's ahead"

"i decided to leave because I felt it was time.I've learnt from being at the label,not just as my brand [as]Miss Pru,but I learned more about the business industry.Its time to leave the nest."

"Polygamy needs people who have money. In fact to keep a single woman, you need money or stay the hell away from women"

"PLEASE!!! Stop chasing people’s children, saying you love them / get married but lack the responsibility of being a man"

"And this question of the girl ‘what are you bringing to the table?’ haibo thixo, you brought yourself to ME…unprovoked…what table now"

"The reason my marriage is suffering is because of the abuse I have suffered at the hands of my husband. I do not like talking about my private life, nonetheless it is true that I have opened a case against him"

"I was the type of girl who will go to school and come back home to do her chores. I didn't even have a boyfriend until I was in varsity"

"I did all this while I was a student at DUT studying drama and production. I have enjoyed every part of my journey. Molao O Reng is the first project I’m doing as a 'TV host'. I’ve only been a radio host and actress and I’m humbled and thankful to Moja Love for believing in my capabilities"

"I wouldn’t say challenges. I catch on environments easily — I’m used to cameras when acting. The difference with TV presenting is you need to look directly at the camera, while in acting it’s the opposite. I just took my radio presenting experience and put it on camera"

"Molao O Reng viewers can expect raw or real life experiences from different cases that will be revealed on the show every Thursday. We discuss issues I’m sure affect 99% of South Africans in every household, one way or the other. They will also get advice from the panel of lawyers or advocates I have on the show to give guidance in the cases"

"At 3 000m up, this incredible world above the clouds was the stage set for a dream. Any young kid from Africa can only dream of experiencing momentsCape Argus"

"A lot of the time, the people in the industry will promise them jobs or whatever it is and be like you know what? If you sleep with me I will give you a job.' Women even laugh about it. It wasn't like a serious thing. I was like: 'Are you guys serious? There's so many ways that you can go about it, why would you sleep with someone"

"In this industry, it is one thing that is still going on. It is not like the beginning when we were all shocked. I feel it is so normal that females are even laughing about it. It is still happening"

"It was so touching being there. Skeem Saam is an educational show and highlights some of the issues these children face. So, it was great to see them response to us. I really enjoyed motivating and giving back to my community"

"I would tell young actresses to do things the right way and to be patient. A lot of the time people are so hungry for fame that they do not give themselves enough time. Just be patient because your break is coming. Don't let someone have power over you"

"At first, women were not given the big roles on screen but that is changing. We are starting to see more female heroes and women leading films. The thing is, women are overlooked when they can do the job just as well or better (than men)"

"Women are always seen as part of the makeup or wardrobe team only. It is time that more women step into directing or producing. Of course, it is happening but it is happening slowly and more needs to be done. The time for women to be in the background is over"

"I thought to myself that one day I’d like to venture into business, but I didn’t know what kind of business, so for many years I carried on singing and acting while figuring it out."

"It was worth the experience. It was so nice to see South Africa taking an interest in boxing. And I posted afterwards that this man (Nyovest) got the whole continent watching boxing"

"We aren’t friends, but there is no need to disrespect each other, we’re cool,"

"I think my personality was shaped by those contrasting families. I had a normal upbringing, played, went to school, followed the rules and broke them, learned morals and Values, then discovered myself."

"I am who I am today because of that young girl who grew up knowing there’s more to offer and fearlessly pursued her dreams"

"It’s awesome! Levi’s® has been around for years and has always maintained a brand that represents quality and growth within the market, so to be associated with it means I’m doing something right!"

"It makes me so proud to be the face of a range that considers a broader market that wasn’t necessarily thought of before!"

"I actually enjoy my body!"

"My whole life, I’ve been tested in all that I do"

"I’ve always dared to put myself through numerous tests again, knowing it’s worth a try because I’ve learned more from my failures than my wins"

"You need to dive into the unknown to discover your full potential"

"In a world where everything seems structured and perfect, people appreciate engaging with someone who portrays the truths of life"

"it’s always liberating to know you’re not alone"

"Your impact on people generates influence"

"it’s easier to market to an audience that believes you!"

"Acting is a job for me and, trust me, there’s nothing glamorous about it behind the scenes"

"every job requires discipline, professionalism and a sense of enthusiasm to perform at your best!"

"I’ve learned acting is somewhat spiritual; you’re as real or believable as the amount of Commitment you invest in it"

"Beauty is seen as a commodity in society"

"Music has always been the heartbeat of everything I do"

"I want to relay a story of owning your power, your being and success as a woman in a sassy, vibrant yet soulful way"

"Letting go of perfection and trusting my instincts was the hardest part, but also the most freeing."

"I have always felt challenged before because I was never prepared and just went with the flow of the character"

"It’s amazing what happens when you apply yourself."

"I have been put in rooms where I felt like I didn’t belong. For the longest time I didn’t realise I actually grew up in this industry because I was just going through it"

"Don’t fight people’s battle in the industry. I’m not saying be mute to any injustices of the industry, because if you are an actor in the industry those are your battles"

"But people’s battles that don’t involve you, stay out of them. When you are young in the industry your heart is so open and you just speak up even when it’s not your place. You wonder why the adults are quiet"

"Life has no synopsis; I stand here today as a cervical cancer survivor. It’s not about my ingenuity but God’s Grace and Mercy. I was diagnosed in time. I am begging men to remind their wives and spouses to go for regular checkups for cervical cancer"

"When men support their wives, it would mean that a disease like cancer would soon be a thing of the past. Cervical cancer is the only cancer treatable through vaccine. Let’s open up on our problems in every space that we’re in. For us to be able to overcome these problems let’s learn to forgive and forget"

"The past couple of years have been mainly consumed by serious health challenges and grief, which slowed me down professionally, but I have grown immensely spiritually and mentally"

"Apart from living with stage four endometriosis, I was diagnosed with early-stage cervical cancer and my father passed away amid much disharmony within our family"

"These things completely discombobulated me just at a time I was back at the top of my game in my acting and radio broadcasting careers"

"The egg business is back to rising profits again with a focus on distribution at the wholesale level"

"My flourishing entrepreneurial journey with my egg business, Mazai KwaTino, and my footwear label, Famba Tino Famba, also took a hammering because they are still both hands-on enterprises and need me physically to steer their growth"

"Business is growing steadily too. I employ 12 women in the shoe production chain. I’m focused. I know I will win. It’s all part of God’s promise and His plan for me."

"But I had to put my physical and mental health first, I had to deliberately take a step back from everything and focus on treatment, healing and restoration of my mind and body."

"Fast forward to 2024, I can safely say I am back on the rise again all around, except now, I am 100 percent more mature in my approach to everything. I’m still on my cancer healing and restoration journey and it’s coming along very well"

"I learnt a lot through the cancer scare and being a person of action and empowerment of others, I have become a cervical cancer awareness advocate."

"In branding myself ‘Tinopona — the Accidental Advocate’, I use my extensive social media platforms to spearhead cancer awareness campaigns for women in Zimbabwe."

"My main focus is in spreading the gospel of ‘early detection saves lives’ because if the doctors had not discovered the cancer early, I don’t think I would have beaten it."

"In sharing my cancer journey publicly, I speak as a patient, not as a celebrity, politician economist, or anything, but just a Zimbabwean citizen who has gone through this difficult experience."

"I have been able to use my brand to pull together resources and companies in the health sector to facilitate periodic free cervical and prostate cancer screening days across the country."

"I’m currently in the process of putting together a free screening day for women of Mashonaland East Province in September at Murehwa Centre"