Shimza stunned as Shakira shares his Coachella remix
In a significant milestone for his career, South African DJ Shimza delivered an impressive set at Coachella 2026.
The talented producer took to the international stage this past weekend, performing alongside Dutch DJ Afrojack, highlighting his expanding presence in the electronic music industry.
His performance quickly garnered attention on social media, with fans and fellow artists praising the moment as a significant victory for South African music.
In an exciting twist, international music icon Shakira recognized Shimza publicly.
The singer uploaded a clip from his Coachella performance to her Instagram Stories, showcasing a remix he created for her song.
“What a way to start my week. Listening to this awesome remix for ‘Aigo Tu’,” she wrote.
Clearly overjoyed by this acknowledgement, Shimza took to social media to share a screenshot of Shakira’s post, expressing his disbelief and excitement.
“Not Shakira sharing my Coachella video on her Instagram of me playing a remix I did for her,” he captioned.
Support from one of the music industry’s leading figures has amplified the significance of Shimza’s performance at Coachella, with many viewing it as an essential progression in his career.
Fans filled his social media profiles with congratulatory remarks, celebrating not only the performance but also the international acclaim.
Not Shakira sharing my Coachella video on her instagram of me playing a remix I did for her 🥹 pic.twitter.com/NIrmLVh4nk
— SHIMZA (@Shimza01) April 14, 2026
