DJ Suga
Location: Based in Cape TownBiography





One of the most popular female DJ's in South Africa, ‘Suga’ is currently the voice behind Heart 104.9FM's popular In The Mix slot, offering contemporary urban and pop music flavoured with the latest entertainment and lifestyle news. Prior to moving to Heart FM in April 2011, Suga had been with Good Hope FM since 1996, starting as a weekend DJ and working her way to becoming the first female DJ to have a primetime, weekday slot on commercial music format radio in the city.
This charismatic livewire's kind, passionate and driven personality has earned her a widespread following, with fans ranging from teenagers to professionals of all ages. Suga is also an accomplished public speaker and DJ who has played sets with DJ Jazzy Jeff and enjoyed numerous residencies in and around Cape Town.
Suga has interviewed international celebritiers, including Charlize Theron, Beyonce, Will Smith, Maxi Jazz from Faithless, Janet Jackson, George Benson, Regina Bell and the late Luther Vandross, as well as local stars like Lebo Mathosa, KB, Mandoza, Danny K, Jamali, Freshlyground and Rita Marley.
Services
- Celebity MC
- DJ Set
- Celebrity guest
Career Highlights
CORPORATE WORK
- MC and DJ work at numerous high profile corporate functions, including the 20th Anniversary of Guess Jeans, SABC2's 10th Birthday celebration, Advertising Standards Authority party, Desmond Tutu Leadership awards, Quest Recruiting awards ceremony, and functions for Safmarine, Investec, BAT, and the Standard Bank Talent Show: Children In Need - Talent in Action
- Presented and/or co-presented top international events, concerts and festivals, including the 46664 concert (at Fancourt with Will Smith, and 46664 Arctic in Tromso, Norway), John Legend at the Castle of Good Hope, The Black Eyed Peas, Cell C Sound of Cape Town.
- Musical Director for Old Mutual Divas Evening: music production for two Fashion Shows
- Member of the Cape Town cast for 2003 V-Day celebrations held at the Baxter Theatre: The Vagina Monologues
MEDIA / FILMS / RECORDS
- Her voice is featured on 2003' 46664 concert held in Cape Town and broadcast on SABC TV, SABC Africa and globally with a total audience of billions
- She was involved in a documentary showcasing Frieda Darvel for Swedish Filmmakers. This documentary had its worldwide Premier in Cape Town.
- Participated in the Sanlam Money Game on SABC 3, winning against two other radio presenters and won.
- Celebrity participation in the Weakest Link, SABC 3.
- Featured as the subject of an SABC1 documentary on female DJs
- Featured on numerous episodes of SABC3's Top Billing, as well as the Top Billing magazine
- Featured twice on the SABC 1 kids show, Wild Room
- Featured in the Miss Ebene magazine and MC’d at the launch
- Suga presented the well loved programme Pillow Talk which was aired on GHFM every Wednesdays and broadcasted every Thursdays on SABC3 at 22h00.
- Hosted inserts with Fiona Furey on SABC3's popular Friday evening show, NOTED
- Presenter on Whats On Cape Town, on Cape Town Community TV (CTV)
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