“We’re witnessing 18 years of the SAFTAs this year and I am proud to be amongst all the other talented nominees.”
Award-winning Radio, Television and Media Personality DJ Sabby, born Sabelo Mtshali, has added yet another major moment to his career journey, with a recent South African Film and Television award nomination for his time as a host on DStv Mzansi Magic’s ‘Clash of the Choirs’, Season 4. The show has been nominated in the Best Competition Reality Show category.
DJ Sabby hosted the show alongside multi-disciplinary artist, Bontle Modiselle. Clash of the Choirs sees specially elected choirmasters assemble an amateur choir and prepare them to compete live before a national audience for the title of South Africa’s best choir.
“Season 4 of Clash of the Choirs was an incredible experience to be a part of. We explored more provinces in the country, unlike previous seasons, which was a game-changer compared to the original format. We’re witnessing 18 years of the SAFTAs this year and I am proud to be amongst all the other talented nominees. I always believe that consistently pouring hard work into your passion will always reap great results. I hope we win”, DJ Sabby said.
Voting lines are currently open to the public. Full details available on @saftassa (Instagram & Facebook), @saftas1 (X/Twitter) and @saftas_sa (TikTok).
Still also dominating the radio airwaves, DJ Sabby hosts Best Mornings on Metro FM, weekdays from 6AM to 9AM, which continues to be the number one Breakfast Show on Urban English radio in South Africa, as well as the number one show on Metro FM. Best Mornings continues to boast an incredible reputation through its exclusive interviews with notable names, broadcasts outside South Africa and engaging conversations while seeking solutions to issues across a variety of age groups The show continues to steal the hearts of millions of listeners.
Boasting an impressive and ever-evolving resume, DJ Sabby continues to grow his television profile by not only hosting flagship shows such as Clash Of The Choirs, but by also placing his acting talent on display from time to time. Other notable achievements he has reached include hosting the Metro FM Nomination Party, The South African Music Awards, and Back To The City Hip-Hop festival on SABC 1. He continues to passionately champion African music to the rest of the world and also hosts big musical shows, such as Dru Hill live in South Africa recently.
With multiple achievements, DJ Sabby continues to not only proudly cement himself as a multi-talented broadcasting all-rounder with undeniable traits to showcase, but also as an industry role model and one to always keep an eye on.
By Sinenzolo Mondi
