Sithelo Shozi (born 17 April 1994) is a South African internet personality, musician, DJ, and influencer. She is best known for her hit Forever featuring Skyewanda.
The socialite joined The Masked Singer South Africa in June 2023 as a panelist. She has worked with top brands, including Savanna Cider and Pocket Broker. She appeared in the culinary competition Ready Steady Cook SA on SABC 3 in October 2024.
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| Name: | Sithelo Shozi |
| Born: | 17 April 1994 (age 31 years old) |
| Place of birth: | Umkomaas, KwaZulu-Natal |
| Nationality: | South African |
| Occupation: | Internet personality, musician, DJ, and influencer |
| Partner: | Makhosini Maseko (sep.) Andile Mpisane (sep.) |
| Children: | 3 |
| Sibling: | Zekhethelo Shozi |
Early Life
Sithelo Shozi was born on 17 April 1994 in Umkomaas, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. She and her sister, Zekhethelo Shozi, grew up with their mother, who is now a pastor.
Education
Shozi obtained a bachelor’s degree in politics from Howard College at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. She also has a diploma in arts and music and attended POW Academy, a deejay and music training school in Durban.
Career
Shozi has a multifaceted career spanning music, television, and social media influence. She released the song Forever, featuring singer Skye Wanda, written by composer Mondli Ngcobo. The song achieved commercial success since its release in 2019.
She has other songs, including “Gcobhoza”, her first Gqom track, “Thula”, “Hell & Back”, and “Thandowethu” featuring Nomthandazo. She signed under Durban-based DJ Kotin’s record label.
Shozi also worked her way to our TV screens in the new international show The Masked Singer. She appeared as one of the detectives.
She launched a luxury apparel brand, Baby M, and also partnered with the NPO Women For Change to raise awareness about gender-based violence. She entered as a contestant on a celebrity episode of Ready Steady Cook SA in October 2024.
Personal Life
Sithelo Shozi was in a relationship with Makhosini Maseko, also known as Lord Phil, and they have a son together, Makhosini.
She has also dated Andile Mpisane, with whom she has two daughters, Florence “Flo” and Likuwe “Coco”. Their relationship ended in 2022, and she accused him of gender-based violence. She also blamed him after she had a miscarriage and rushed to the nearest hospital.
Shozi had to partner with Women For Change to create a petition asking for a protection order against the father of her children. Her signatures reached 50,000.
Andile’s mother, Mamkhize, was rumored not to be happy about their relationship because she is seven years older than he is.
After having three children, Shozi travelled to Turkey to get a Brazilian butt lift (BBL) and liposuction.
References
- Keamogetswe Matlala. “Sithelo Shozi on her TV debut, being a mother of three and clapping back at social media trolls“. Drum.
- Phila Tyekana. “Sithelo Shozi is unapologetically candid – ‘I’m all about authenticity’“. TrueLove.
- Ntombizodwa Makhoba. “‘I like the finer things in life’“. CityPress.
- ZamaNdosi Cele. “LOOK: Sithelo Shozi and sister Ze celebrate their birthdays with a sizzling vacation in Bali“. IOL.
- Joy Mphande. “DJ, fierce mommy and activist — the rise of Sithelo Shozi“. TimesLive.
- “Sithelo Shozi on her passion for motherhood and building a legacy for her children“. TimesLive.
- Qhama Dayile. “Sithelo Shozi travels to Turkey for a Brazilian butt lift and liposuction“. Drum.
- Keamogetswe Matlala. “Sithelo Shozi on her TV debut, being a mother of three and clapping back at social media trolls“. Drum.
- Anita Nkonki. “Social media is loving Sithelo Shozi’s rebrand and rise to a media beaut“. IOL.
- “Justice for Sithelo Shozi“. Change.org.
