DJElle – The Godmother of Afro Tech

DJElle, born Bongiwe Hlatshwayo, is a South African DJ from Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, now based in Sandton, Johannesburg. Known as The Godmother of Afro Tech, her musical journey is driven by passion, faith, resilience and a profound connection to sound.

Beginning her DJ journey in 2022, DJElle has developed a distinctive sound rooted in Afro House, Afrotech and House Music. Through soulful African rhythms, hypnotic electronic grooves and carefully curated selections, she creates immersive musical experiences that connect with audiences beyond the dancefloor.

For DJElle, music is more than entertainment. It is a language that touches hearts, awakens memories, eases stress and brings people together. Every set is an opportunity to tell a story through sound, create an atmosphere and inspire movement.

Her artistic identity reflects a journey of self-discovery, authenticity and personal growth. Continuously developing her craft through DJ education and practice at Pro Audio Sandton, performances, recorded mixes and digital content, DJElle remains committed to growing her sound and contributing to the South African electronic music scene.

Her creative vision extends beyond DJ performances into music and storytelling, with projects and releases including Vavalavula, Purity, Umhlaba Wami, Stand Up On Your Chair, Ukuthula and Zithande. Through her creative platform, The Chronicles of ELLE, she explores faith, perseverance, identity and the experiences that shape her journey as an artist.

With a vision to grow Afro House and Afrotech culture, build meaningful industry relationships and create opportunities through music-led events and collaborations, DJElle continues to share her sound with audiences who appreciate music with depth, emotion and purpose.

Faith in the journey. Passion in the sound. Music for the hearts.