Who is Uncle Waffles? Age, real name, family, career, education, profiles, net worth
Uncle Waffles is one of the trending DJs on the internet. Her mixing skills have caught the eye of notable artists like Drake, who acknowledged her as his favourite SA DJ. But who is she? Find out about her here.
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Key takeaways
- Uncle Waffles is a famous Swazi DJ who is based in South Africa
- She became famous after a trending video of her DJing and dancing went viral
- The name Uncle Waffles originated from a school nickname
Profile summary
| Full name | Lungelihle Zwane |
| Stage name | DJ Uncle Waffles |
| Gender | Female |
| Date of birth | 30 March 2000 |
| Place of birth | Eswatini |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Uncle Waffles’ age | 25 years (as of April 2025) |
| Profession | DJ |
| Nationality | South African |
| Sexual orientation | Bi |
| Relationship status | Engaged |
| Eye colour | Brown |
| Hair colour | Black |
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| TikTok | uncle.waffles |
Uncle Waffles' bio
She is one of South Africa’s talented DJs, best known for entertaining her crowd with her incredible mixing and dance skills. Her fame doubled when American artist Drake mentioned her as his favourite DJ from Mzansi. Here is everything you should know about her.
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Is Uncle Waffles a boy?
At the first mention of this name, you may think the person being addressed is a man or boy. That is because the uncle term represents a male gender. But no, this star is a female who has adapted the name as her stage name.
Uncle Waffles’ real name?
According to reports, the name on her birth certificate is Lungelihle Zwane.
What is Uncle Waffles’ age?
She was born on 30 March 2000 in Eswatini and is 25 years old as of April 2025. She revealed her age through an Instagram post on her birthday.
Uncle Waffles' family
Contrary to popular belief, the talented DJ did not have the easiest upbringing. And no, the beauty was not raised by her mother, Siyane Zwane, but by her grandmother.
As a result, Uncle Waffles knew very little about her parents. She revealed that her parents rejected her at birth and only knew of her mother when she was nine. Details about her other family members are scant, although she is believed to have a younger sister known as Isabel.
Education
Zwane attended high school in Swaziland. After graduating, she enrolled at the University of KwaZulu-Natal for an information technology course.
However, it dawned on her that her true passion was music as she grew up dancing and listening to music. So, she dropped out and started pursuing a career in DJing.
Uncle Waffles’ career
The beauty always wanted to pursue a showbiz career. One interesting thing that most people may not know about her is that she was a presenter at Studio 1. She hosted a Swaziland music and entertainment show alongside DJ Stunner and Siybonga Nsibande.
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She learned DJing in 2020 during the Covid-19 lockdowns. She famously claimed to have practised for 8 hours each day. She was then signed by KreativeKornerr, a South African creative agency. A video of her dancing went viral after filling in for another DJ at a Soweto club.
Uncle Waffles also ventured into music production, releasing her debut single Tanzania in March 2022. The single was ranked 8th by Rolling Stone as the best afropop song of 2022. Later that month, she released her first EP titled Red Dragon.
She has done tours in the United Kingdom and Ireland. KFC then partnered with her to release the Uncle Waffles burger. Uncle Waffles announced in 2022 that she would be hosting a BBC Radio 1 residency.
There is this really cool DJ out right now, her name is Uncle Waffles
…She is so cool. She just played at Coachella, but I have known about this girl for at least about a year now.
American singer, actor and television personality Kelly Rowland said about Uncle Waffles.
Uncle Waffles’ net worth
Aside from her booking fees, Uncle Waffles has obtained major brand deals with multinationals such as MTN, Slow-Mag and KFC. As a result, she has been able to amass a substantial net worth. AfroKonnectNG estimates her net worth to be $300,000
What is Uncle Waffles’ sexuality?
The famous DJ released a video in which she revealed she was Bi. However, despite confirming her sexuality, she further confirmed that she was currently engaged in a heterosexual relationship. The TikTok video was widely shared, especially by controversial celebrity blogger Musa Khawula.
Although most people were happy she was living her truth, others could not help but question who her fiancé was. She has never revealed this information to the public, but fans speculate she will eventually, now that she has confirmed her sexuality.
Uncle Waffles' childhood pictures
The Moniker "Uncle Waffles" has often confused many fans, leading to an online debate on whether Uncle Waffles is a man or a woman. This prompted some fans to look for her childhood pictures to disapprove of the rumours.
What did Uncle Waffles do in the UK?
The star was on tour in the United Kingdom from the 5th to the 18th of March 2022. She performed in Manchester, London, Birmingham and Glasgow, Scotland. But before she could progress to perform in Ireland, Dublin, and Bournemouth, she found herself making headlines online.
Some people revealed they were not impressed by her sets, with some claiming it was mediocre. One fan who attended her show claimed her set sounded like it was playing in a vehicle.
What nationality is Uncle Waffles?
She is from Eswatini, which makes her Swazi or Swati.
What is the story behind Uncle Waffles?
She became an online sensation after she shared a video of herself dancing to the song Adiwele by Young Stunna and DJing at a club in Soweto.
Is Uncle Waffles South African?
No, Uncle Waffles is a Swazi, although she is based in South Africa.
Which University did Uncle Waffles attend?
Uncle Waffles attended KwaZulu-Natal University to pursue an Information Technology course. She eventually dropped out to concentrate on music.
Why does Uncle Waffles call herself Uncle Waffles?
The name Waffles originates from a school nickname, given to her by friends. The name was in Teen Titans song, where Cyborg and Beast Boy sang about Waffles. After finishing high school, her friends suggested modifying the name by adding "Uncle" to it. It was then that she adopted the moniker "Uncle Waffles".
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