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DJ Speedsta

Lesego Nkaiseng, 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".

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DJ Speedsta
Also known asSpeedy
Born
Lesego Nkaiseng

(1992-05-04) 4 May 1992
Vaal Triangle, Gauteng, South Africa1
OriginJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
GenresHip hop
Occupations
  • DJ
  • TV Personality
Years active2008–present
Websitewww.djspeedsta.joburg

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 2316

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 Year17 Himself Nominated
2015
 South African Hip Hop Awards 2015 Best Collabo1819 Special Somebody (featuring Cassper Nyovest, Riky Rick and Anatii) Nominated
DJ of the Year1819 Himself Nominated
Video of the Year1819 Special Somebody (featuring Cassper Nyovest, Riky Rick and Anatii) Nominated
2016
 South African Hip Hop Awards 2016 DJ of the Year20 Himself Won
2017
 16th Metro FM Music Awards Best Collaboration21 Mayo (featuring Yung Swiss, Tellaman, Shane Eagle and Frank Casino) Nominated
Best Hit Single21 Mayo (featuring Yung Swiss, Tellaman, Shane Eagle, and Frank Casino) Nominated
References

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. "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.
  18. "Nomination List 2015". South African Hip Hop Awards. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
  19. 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. "Metro FM Music Awards 2017 Nominees – See Full List!". Mytvnews. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
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