DJ set filmed by Boiler Room in Johannesburg for the tenth anniversary of the Ballantine’s True Music series, on the Allstars stage. Hailing from Thembisa, South African producer and DJ Shimza is one of the most recognised international ambassadors of afro house and South African house, known for his sunlit sets and local initiatives. In this live capture, he strings together round percussion, warm basslines and airy vocals, letting township energy converse with global club culture. The Boiler Room camera, in the heart of the Johannesburg crowd, catches the fervour of a captivated audience and the DJ’s precise gestures behind the decks. This filmed live performance illustrates the vitality of the African electronic scene in 2024 and the role of platforms like Boiler Room in spreading it. An immersive document, ideal for discovering afro house in its original context, carried by one of its most influential artists, between hypnotic groove and collective emotion on the South African dancefloor.
Personnel & credits
- Shimza — DJ
