Lungelihle Zwane, popularly known as Uncle Waffles, is a South African female DJ making waves in the music industry. Born and raised in Swaziland, has always been passionate about music. From a young age, she loved singing and dancing along to her favorite songs on the radio. As she grew older, this desire turned into a love for mixing and creating new sounds.
After completing high school, Zwane enrolled at the University of KwaZulu-Natal to study information technology. However, she soon realised that her true passion was music. She dropped out of university and began to focus on her DJing career.
Uncle Waffles has quickly become one of the most popular DJs in South Africa. She is known for her high-energy sets and her ability to get any crowd moving. Her unique style has earned her a loyal following among clubgoers and music lovers alike.
In addition to her DJing career, Uncle Waffles is also a successful businesswoman. She is the owner of Uncle Waffles Music, a record label and production company. Through her company, she has released several mix tapes and singles. She also runs a popular blog, which features interviews with top South African DJs and producers.
Background
She revealed in her blog that she grew up with her grandma and only learned about her mother later in life. Lungelihle was nine years old when she reconciled with her mother after her parents rejected her on the day she was born.
“Growing up, I didn’t understand why I didn’t live with my mother or father; as a kid, the only reason you think of is the only thing that would make sense. That they didn’t want you, so, unfortunately, that’s where the foundation started, I moved back with my mom at nine, and I felt I didn’t know her, so it was hard getting used to that, and with that came a lot of silent struggles, till the beginning of this year.”
She Took Time To Master Her Craft
Uncle Waffles documented her DJing career on her Instagram page. She worked widely to perfect her craft before becoming an internet sensation. With all the all the fame, success and recognition that she has received, it’s hard to imagine that she has been a DJ for only one year!
Television Presenter
Uncle Waffles was a presenter on Studio1, a Swazi television show. Along with Siybonga Nsibande and DJ Stunner, the 21-year-old hosted the music and entertainment show.
Uncle Waffles Personal Life
Uncle Waffle’s personal life is unknown, but she is thought to be in a relationship that has not been made public. Little is known about her relationship because the young entertainer is more concerned with growing her career and winning awards.
DJ Uncle Waffles Salary
Uncle Waffles has a net worth of around $150,000 dollars and is fast becoming one of the most fully booked DJ’s not only here in Mzanzi but also across borders. She has even caught the attention of one of the biggest internationals musicians in the game – Drake. There is clearly no stopping her now.
