Khathu Litshani
27
Mix DJ / Comedian / Radio Producer / Record Label Owner / Music Producer
Firstly, what’s Khathu all about?
Khathu is about happiness and spreading good vibes, a very easy going kinda guy who works hard and gives life his all.
You’re known all over social media for your ‘Abuti Nice Time’ funny videos, how did you start the movement?
My videos began when I was promoting an event I was hosting. I uploaded a video inviting people to come party with me…The manner and accent in which I made the video was what got people talking, so from that first video people requested me to upload more videos, I gave in and from then on it has just been video after video and I’m loving it!
Your funny videos opened up some big doors, how did this come about?
My videos helped open up a lot of doors for me within the South African entertainment industry. I got deals from big companies wanting me to represent their brands, wanting to work with me and they also helped with growing my DJ career, as I started getting more bookings and traveling more. I started getting noticed by a lot of people and brands.
Being a DJ, what negative factors does the title come with?
Being a DJ isn’t easy, especially when it comes to relationships because there is a stigma attached to the career; which is that all DJs are players and cannot be trusted…which is not true. Besides that, there are not a lot of challenges, I enjoy my work!
How has your new single ‘Love Her Like She Ain’t Mine featuring Vugar M Beats and Kidd Nemo been received so far?
My single Love Her Like She Ain’t Mine has been received very well and is on a few charts and radio stations. Although I have not full on executed the PR and Marketing plan for it, the love is amazing. Ladies love it, the gents jam to it so I’m happy…I’ll be shooting a video for it in the next few weeks, it’s the second single from my upcoming EP that will drop on the 14th of August, which is also my birthday.
Any more music that your fans can expect soon?
2016 sees DJ Khathu dropping an EP with about eight tracks. So more hits, more timeless music and out of this world music videos.
You’re always making people laugh, what makes Khathu laugh?
As much as people see me as the funny guy and always wonder what makes me laugh, it really is just people, people are so special. I also always look on the bright side of any situation that gets presented to me.
A burger or pap?
As a proud Venda man, I have to say pap!
What are some of the goals you are working towards achieving?
I have a lot of goals set out for the future, but some of my 2016 goals are to grow my business, invest in some property, release more music and never stop gigging!
Follow Khathu!
Instagram: @djkhathu
Twitter: Dj_khathu
Facebook: Dj khathu / Khathu DjKhathu Litshani (Dj-khathu) / Khathu DjKhathu Litshani II
–Bridgette Makhela
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