Cape Town – Uncle Waffles, the Swazi-born DJ, has been a hot topic on social media recently, as fans celebrated her birthday.
Despite her rising fame, she has managed to keep her private life mysterious, prompting speculation about her age.
However, she recently revealed on Instagram that she is 24 years old, born on March 30, 2000, in Eswatini.
View this post on Instagram
This announcement sparked thousands of reactions from fans and celebrities alike.
Known as the ‘princess of amapiano,’ Uncle Waffles has quickly risen to prominence in the music scene, becoming one of the most sought-after DJs. She learned to DJ during the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, practicing eight hours daily.
Her breakthrough came with a viral video of her dancing to Young Stunna’s “Adiwele” at Zone 6 nightclub in Soweto.
Since then, she has released successful singles and EPs, earning accolades such as being named one of the top breakthrough DJs by Maximag and receiving multiple award nominations.
View this post on Instagram
She has also performed at prestigious events like the Global Citizen Festival and has been featured on BBC Radio 1.
Uncle Waffles’ achievements include reaching Platinum status with her single “Tanzania” and winning awards like the GQ Men of the Year Awards and Best DJ Africa. Her EP “Asylum” garnered significant acclaim, with her hit song “Yahyuppuyah” achieving RISA 4xPlatinum status. Despite her success, details about her birthday celebration remain unknown.
Follow African Insider on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Instagram/@unclewaffles_
For more African news, visit Africaninsider.com
Compiled by Betha Madhomu
