DJ Ntukza balances beats and lenses with Swidi Films
Speaking to TshisaLIVE, DJ Ntukza, who hails from Umlazi in KwaZulu-Natal, said he has a new life behind the lens in photography and videography. In addition to his DJ career, he is a member of new Durban media house Swidi Films, which opened its doors in 2024.
"I was invited by my friend DJ Boonu to join the ship and help bring in fresh ideas," DJ Ntukza said.
"It's been challenging yet exciting, breaking into a new field and learning from our team of professional photographers and videographers.
"Swidi Films started strong. Our first major project was shooting the music video for Gucci by Mthandeni SK and Mawhoo, a song that later won Song of the Year on Ukhozi FM. We followed that with the music video for DJ Thukzin's emotional anthem Sohlala Sisonke, which has been making waves across the country."
In 2017 DJ Ntukza stunned hip-hop fans when he played a deep-house set during US rap group Migos' concert at the Dome in Randburg.
DJ Ntukza said his momentum hasn't slowed down.
'We're working on some big projects,' he said. 'One of the highlights was being invited to Swaziland to cover King Mswati III's 57th birthday celebration, a huge honour for our team.
'It's an exciting journey and I'm learning every day.'
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