Sithelo Shozi's biography: Her age, family, career path, and more
Sithelo Shozi is a skilled South African DJ, musician, and influencer who has gathered recognition nationwide and is growing in fame globally. Although a widely known online figure, Sithelo is reaching new heights of success separate from her constantly growing online fanbase. This article discusses Sithelo's personal life and impressive professional endeavours in detail.
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Sithelo Shozi made headlines in July 2022 when she accused the father of her children of abuse against her. Since then, Sithelo has made headlines for more positive reasons, focusing on her ever-evolving career as an entertainer. Here is Sithelo Shozi’s profile summarised before we discuss details of her growing career, personal life away from the limelight, and abuse allegations.
Sithelo Shozi's bio summary
| Full name | Sithelo Shozi |
| Date of birth | April 17, 1994 |
| Age | 30 years old in 2024 |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Birthplace | Umkomaas, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Romantic orientation | Heterosexual |
| Religious beliefs | Christianity |
| Current nationality | South African |
| Marital status | Single |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Gender | Female |
| Height | 162 cm (most commonly reported) |
| Hair colour | Dark brown |
| Eye colour | Dark brown |
| Children | Three children |
| Profession | DJ, musician, and influencer |
| Education | The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) |
| Net worth | R12.7 million (most commonly reported) |
| Social media | InstagramX (Twitter)TikTok |
Who is Sithelo Shozi?
Sithelo first rose to prominence as a DJ but has evolved her musical career as a TV figure by appearing as a panellist on The Masked Singer South Africa since June 2023.
Sithelo Shozi's education
Sithelo attended the University of KwaZulu-Natal. She obtained a Bachelor's Certificate in Political Theory.
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Is Sithelo married?
Although there is much curiosity surrounding who Sithelo Shozi’s husband may be, she is legally single as of 2024. She has been previously linked to public figures Makhosini 'Lord Phil' Maseko and Andile Mpisane.
Legal woes
Sithelo Shozi and Andile Mpisane had had a reportedly tumultuous relationship, which came to a head when the former couple separated and began facing off in court regarding custody concerns. TimesLIVE wrote in May 2023 that Sithelo has been fighting for custody of one of their children since March 2022.
The influencer accused Andile and his mother, Shauwn Mkhize, of not returning her daughter to her after a visit to her father. TimesLIVE quoted a source as claiming:
'Andile appears unbothered and bored. The matter includes discussions around the children and the Mpisanes 'keeping them illegally' and not returning them to her.'
How many babies does Sithelo Shozi have?
Sithelo Shozi’s children include three: Makhosini Maseko (junior), Florence 'Flo', and Likuwe 'Coco' Mpisane. Two of Sithelo Shozi’s kids, Florence and Likuwe, are shared with her ex-partner, Andile Mpisane.
Fashion Snook reports that Sithelo's eldest child shares the same name as his father, Makhosini Maseko, also known by his nickname 'Lord Phil'. Makhosini was her former partner before Andile.
Sithelo Shozi’s parents
There is minimal information on her parents, with their names being undisclosed. The History reported that Sithelo 's mother is a politician serving as a minister, but no other reports confirm this claim.
The media figure faced backlash when it was reported that her mother has been struggling financially and Sithelo has been 'neglecting' her. The South African reported that Sithelo dismissed the claims, stating she 'does not clear nonsense' after being asked about the reports during a sit-down interview with MacG on Podcast and Chill.
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Sithelo Shozi’s sister
The local media figure has one sister named Zekhethelo Shozi, also known as Zè Shozi. The siblings are close-knit, and Ze has become a media celebrity in her own right, with 176K followers on her Instagram page. Her Instagram bio states she is an interior designer.
What does Sithelo Shozi do for a living?
Sithelo Shozi is a famous South African musician, DJ and influencer. One of her biggest hits is Forever, a song she released featuring Skyewanda. The song achieved commercial success since its release in 2020 and cemented Sithelo as a serious musician.
Sithelo has also taken her career to new heights by becoming a reality TV star. She joined The Masked Singer South Africa in June 2023 as a panellist and has participated in the show since.
Sithelo Shozi’s net worth
Multiple outlets have reported the entertainer's net worth differently. Savanna News reports the value as R2.4 million, while Bio Log states it is R13.8 million.
However, the most widely reported value is R12.7 million, as Hostziza and The History reported. It is important to note none of these reported values have been confirmed by an authority source.
Social media profiles
As of July 10, 2024, Sithelo Shozi’s Instagram has 1 million followers. Her X (Twitter) page has 66.1K followers, and Sithelo's TikTok profile has 59.6K followers.
Sithelo Shozi is a powerhouse DJ and musician whose career has gone from strength to strength since she entered the South African entertainment scene. Follow the talented entertainer on her social media profiles to see what exciting projects she will work on next.
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