DJ Shimza Shows Off More Pictures After Incredible Weight Loss: “All Smiles and Feeling Good”

• DJ Shimza is feeling as light as a feather since he debuted his new look, and he just can't help but show it off
• The DJ/ producer's incredible transformation after losing weight has been the talk of the town, and social media is loving the new him
• He shared some new pictures showing off his new physique, and received praise from fans and celebrity friends alike
• Briefly News got in touch with a fellow musician as well as a trusted fitness expert to discuss the benefits of staying fit

DJ Shimza is unrecognisable since he lost an incredible amount of weight, and has been flooding social media with pictures of his new look.

Taking to his Instagram page on 11 August 2025, the DJ/ producer shared new pictures posing and showing off his visibly smaller frame. Not only that, but he also posted a video of himself putting in work at the gym.

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Fitness expert and certified personal trainer Mothusi Maepa told Briefly News about Shimza's workout routine:

"What he is doing is called a dumbbell hammer curl. It's an isolation movement that primarily works on the biceps as well as the forearms. Additionally, this is used in an arm workout session."

This wouldn't be the first time Shimza gave followers a look at his transformation. Fans first noticed his weight loss after sharing a picture with Nigerian singer Rema, highlighting the striking difference in their sizes.

It's clear that his busy schedule demanded that he stay fit and ready to hit the road whenever an opportunity arose.

Briefly News reached out to a rising star named Tuche_SA, who explained the importance of staying fit as a musician:

"Regular exercise promotes mental clarity and overall well-being. It boosts one's energy, reduces stress levels, and also increases stamina. This contributes to better performances and a more successful career."

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Shimza joins a growing list of South African celebrities like Anatii and producer Prince Kaybee, who have turned their lives around for the better to prioritise their physical health.

South Africans admire DJ Shimza's weight loss

Fans and celebrity peers can't get over DJ Shimza's incredible transformation and applauded him for his hard work:

Zimbabwean-South African rapper, Nadia Nakai, praised DJ Shimza:

"The transformation, you put in work! You look great, fam!"

1dpumps was impressed:

"Massive transformation, brother! You look healthy and happy, King."

simzee_mflat wrote:

"Wavele wabayi 2000! Well done on your transformation! Losing weight is so hard!!!"

MFR Souls member, Tumelo Mabe (Force Reloaded), applauded DJ Shimza:

"My bro, looking good and fresh!!!"

lungephi_jack added:

"Your weight loss is amazing, ntwana."

advocate_mokwena suggested:

"Looking even younger. If you have a beard, grow it now; you will thank me later."

zodwa_phiri responded:

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"Well done on your weight loss. Keep pushing, you look 10 years younger."

lahvito commented:

"Lost the weight and years off your face, looking 21 again."

Major League DJz show off their new bodies

In more weight loss updates, Briefly News shared online reactions to the Major League DJz's dramatic transformation.

Fans were surprised to see how much weight the twin DJs had lost, with some suspecting they went the easy route to achieve their new physiques:

joumasepost said:

“Minor League DJs. This is equivalent to slay queens who go and get BBLs, then come post about working out."

Source: Briefly News