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DJ Speedsta

South African DJ, presenter and TV personality

Lesego Nkaiseng (born 4 May 1992), better known as DJ Speedsta, is a South African DJ and TV personality from Johannesburg, South Africa. He is best known for his hit single, "Mayo".

01Early life

Lesego Nkaiseng was born in the Vaal Triangle and later based in Johannesburg; he began DJing while in his teens and gained a reputation in the local club and radio scenes before moving into national broadcast roles.

02Career

Music

In April 2015, he joined YFM to host two shows includes: The Hip Hop Floor and Hot 9Nine, Hip Hop. In 2017, he also joined Metro FM to host Absolute Hip Hop alongside Luthando Shosha. On January 25, 2019, his debut studio album Bottlebrush Street was released. The album features Zoocci Coke Dope, Casper Nyovest and Riky Rick. At the 2019 DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards he was nominated for Favourite DJ. Following year at the 2020 South Africa Hip Hop Awards, he was nominated for Best DJ.

On July 9, 2021, he co-host SABC 1 music show Live Amp alongside with DJ Lamiez.

On August 13, 2021, his single "Pardon My French" featuring Zoocci Coke Dope & Lucasraps was released. Speedsta received a nomination for DJ of the Year at the 2021 South African Hip Hop Awards.

Radio and television

Speedsta has hosted hip-hop shows on major South African youth stations. In 2015 he joined YFM where he presented programmes such as *The Hip Hop Floor* and related shows. In 2017 he was announced as co-host of *Absolute Hip Hop* on Metro FM alongside Luthando "LootLove" Shosha.

In 2021 he joined SABC1 music television programming, co-hosting the revived season of *Live Amp* with DJ Lamiez and later co-hosting the talent show *1's and 2's*.

In March 2022 Speedsta publicly announced his departure from Metro FM after several years at the station.

03Discography

Studio albums

  • Bottlebrush Street (2019)

Mixtapes

Mixtape Title Mixtape Details
The Guy: Episode 1 - Season 23

04Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2018-present Live Amp Himself Host
1's and 2's Himself Co-host

05Awards and nominations

Year Award Ceremony Prize Work/Recipient Result
2014 South African Hip Hop Awards 2014 DJ of the Year Himself Nominated
2015 South African Hip Hop Awards 2015 Best Collabo Special Somebody (featuring Cassper Nyovest, Riky Rick and Anatii) Nominated
DJ of the Year Himself Nominated
Video of the Year Special Somebody (featuring Cassper Nyovest, Riky Rick and Anatii) Nominated
2016 South African Hip Hop Awards 2016 DJ of the Year Himself Won
2017 16th Metro FM Music Awards Best Collaboration Mayo (featuring Yung Swiss, Tellaman, Shane Eagle and Frank Casino) Nominated
Best Hit Single Mayo (featuring Yung Swiss, Tellaman, Shane Eagle, and Frank Casino) Nominated
Watch videos about DJ SpeedstaExplainers and documentaries on YouTube (opens in a new tab)

Sources and credits

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