DJ Speedsta

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".

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.

Career

Music

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

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

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

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. In 2017 he was announced as co-host of *Absolute Hip Hop* on Metro FM alongside Luthando "LootLove" Shosha.

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*.

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

Discography

Studio albums

• Bottlebrush Street (2019)

Mixtapes

Filmography

Television

Awards and nominations

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