DJ Speedsta
South African DJ, presenter and TV personality

DJ Speedsta
Also known asSpeedy
Born
Lesego Nkaiseng

(1992-05-04) 4 May 1992 (age 33)
Vaal Triangle, Gauteng, South Africa[1]
OriginJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
GenresHip hop
Occupations
  • DJ
  • TV Personality
Years active2008–present
Websitewww.djspeedsta.joburg
Musical artist

Lesego Nkaiseng (born 4 May 1992), better known as DJ Speedsta, is a South African DJ and TV personality from Johannesburg, South Africa. He is best known for his hit single, "Mayo".[2]

Early life

Lesego Nkaiseng was born in the Vaal Triangle and later based in Johannesburg; he began DJing while in his teens and gained a reputation in the local club and radio scenes before moving into national broadcast roles.[3]

Career

Music

In April 2015, he joined YFM to host two shows includes: The Hip Hop Floor and Hot 9Nine – Hip Hop.[4] In 2017, he also joined Metro FM to host Absolute Hip Hop alongside Luthando Shosha.[4] On January 25, 2019, his debut studio album Bottlebrush Street was released.[5] The album features Zoocci Coke Dope, Casper Nyovest and Riky Rick.[6] At the 2019 DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards he was nominated for Favourite DJ.[7] Following year at the 2020 South Africa Hip Hop Awards, he was nominated for Best DJ.[8]

On July 9, 2021, he co-host SABC 1 music show Live Amp alongside with DJ Lamiez.[9]

On August 13, 2021, his single "Pardon My French" featuring Zoocci Coke Dope & Lucasraps was released.[10] Speedsta received a nomination for DJ of the Year at the 2021 South African Hip Hop Awards.[11]

Radio and television

Speedsta has hosted hip-hop shows on major South African youth stations. In 2015 he joined YFM where he presented programmes such as *The Hip Hop Floor* and related shows.[12] In 2017 he was announced as co-host of *Absolute Hip Hop* on Metro FM alongside Luthando "LootLove" Shosha. [13]

In 2021 he joined SABC1 music television programming, co-hosting the revived season of *Live Amp* with DJ Lamiez and later co-hosting the talent show *1's and 2's*.[14]

In March 2022 Speedsta publicly announced his departure from Metro FM after several years at the station.[15]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Bottlebrush Street (2019)

Mixtapes

Mixtape Title Mixtape Details
The Guy: Episode 1 - Season 23[16]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2018–present Live Amp Himself Host
1's and 2's Himself Co-host

Awards and nominations

Year Award Ceremony Prize Work/Recipient Result
2014
 South African Hip Hop Awards 2014 DJ of the Year[17] Himself Nominated
2015
 South African Hip Hop Awards 2015 Best Collabo[18][19] Special Somebody (featuring Cassper Nyovest, Riky Rick and Anatii) Nominated
DJ of the Year[18][19] Himself Nominated
Video of the Year[18][19] Special Somebody (featuring Cassper Nyovest, Riky Rick and Anatii) Nominated
2016
 South African Hip Hop Awards 2016 DJ of the Year[20] Himself Won
2017
 16th Metro FM Music Awards Best Collaboration[21] Mayo (featuring Yung Swiss, Tellaman, Shane Eagle and Frank Casino) Nominated
Best Hit Single[21] Mayo (featuring Yung Swiss, Tellaman, Shane Eagle, and Frank Casino) Nominated

References

  1. ^ "Show us your hood: DJ Speedsta". Gauteng Tourism Authority. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
  2. ^ "Congrats flood in for DJ Speedsta as his single Mayo goes gold". channel24. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
  3. ^ "DJ Speedsta - Afternoon Express guest profile". Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  4. ^ a b "DJ Speedsta joins Metro Fm to host a new show with Lootlove | YoMzansi".
  5. ^ Ntsinde, Mandisa. "NEW: DJ Speedsta Drops Long Awaited Debut Album, Bottlebrush Street". Zkhiphani.
  6. ^ "Listen to DJ Speedsta's new album, BottlebrushStr". 28 January 2019. Archived from the original on 26 October 2021. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
  7. ^ "Mzansi Magic - The DStvMVCA Favourite DJ nominees are dynamite!". Mzansi Magic. 11 December 2019.
  8. ^ Seroto, Butchie (13 December 2020). "SA Hip Hop Awards 2020: All the winners | Music In Africa". Music In Africa.
  9. ^ Mbhele, Sandisiwe. "The Celebs that 'Live Amp' gave us - The Citizen". The Citizen. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  10. ^ "DJ Speedsta Drops New 'Pardon My French' Joint Ft. Zoocci Coke Dope & Lucasraps | Hype Magazine". Hype Magazine.
  11. ^ "Full list of 2021 SA Hip Hop Awards nominees | Fakaza News". Fakaza News. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
  12. ^ "Everything you need to know about Metro FM's new line-up". News24. 21 May 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  13. ^ "Everything you need to know about Metro FM's new line-up". News24. 21 May 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  14. ^ "SABC1's music show 'Live AMP' is coming to an end". News24. 9 July 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  15. ^ "DJ Speedsta quits Metro FM". RadioInfo. 14 March 2022. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  16. ^ "CHECK OUT DJ SPEEDSTA'S NEW THE GUY MIXTAPE". SA Hip Hop Mag. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
  17. ^ "SOUTH AFRICAN HIP HOP AWARDS 2014". SA Hip Hop Awards. Retrieved 30 January 2017. [permanent dead link]
  18. ^ a b c "Nomination List 2015". South African Hip Hop Awards. Retrieved 30 January 2017. [permanent dead link]
  19. ^ a b c Cashville, Willy. "South African Hip Hop Awards: 2015 SAHHA WINNERS". Archived from the original on 26 January 2016. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
  20. ^ "FULL LIST: SA Hip Hop Awards winners". channel24. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
  21. ^ a b "Metro FM Music Awards 2017 Nominees – See Full List!". Mytvnews. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
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