{"id":28287,"date":"2026-04-15T15:23:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T13:23:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=28287"},"modified":"2026-04-15T15:23:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T13:23:57","slug":"dj-shimza-takes-the-stage-a-tembisa-talent-lights-up-coachella","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/dj-shimza-takes-the-stage-a-tembisa-talent-lights-up-coachella\/","title":{"rendered":"DJ Shimza Takes the Stage: A Tembisa Talent Lights Up Coachella"},"content":{"rendered":"
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From Johannesburg to Los Angeles, DJ Shimza (full name Kholofelo Ashley Raphala) is proudly showcasing South Africa\u2019s music talent.<\/p>\n

The well-known producer and Kunye innovator recently made his debut on the stage of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, achieving a significant milestone in his international music career.<\/p>\n

Shimza shared the stage with celebrated Dutch DJ Afrojack (real name Nick van de Wall) during a back-to-back performance at the Quasar Stage at Coachella<\/a> 2026.<\/p>\n

Taking place annually at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, the festival is recognized for its desert environment, varied musical acts, and substantial art displays, drawing more than 100,000 visitors each day.<\/p>\n

After his performance, Shimza expressed his appreciation on Instagram.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201c🙏🏾❤️ beyond grateful @afrojack @coachella,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n

\u201cSometimes we think our stories need to be something we\u2019ve seen happen, trust me, it\u2019s not like that, every story has its own story, meaning and purpose 🙏🏾,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

His followers and fellow artists quickly flooded the comments with admiration.<\/p>\n

Lady Du remarked: \u201cWe are proud of you as a country.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tbo Touch noted: \u201cCome on Bro🔥🔥🔥🔥.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nandi Madida expressed: \u201cTo the top! 👏.\u201d<\/p>\n

@kavirmagan commented: \u201cSuper proud of you brother Ashley, from Tembisa to Coachella and the World. 2026 is yours. Day 1 ❤️🙌.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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This marked Shimza\u2019s first Coachella experience, where he was the sole representative from South Africa on the 2026 roster.<\/p>\n

Prior to the show, Afrojack took him in for two days, where they worked together in studio sessions to prepare for their performance.<\/p>\n

Shimza was accompanied by Victor and Junior RSA as part of his support team for the festival.<\/p>\n

Other African artists featured at Coachella 2026 included Davido, Wizkid, Tems, Adekunle Gold, and ECool.<\/p>\n

Festival tickets sold out in less than a week, with general admission prices ranging from $549 to $649 (approximately R9000 to R10, 700) and VIP tickets priced between $1,199 and $1,399 (around R20,000 to R23,000).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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