DJ Suga: Mobile DJ

DJ Suga, trailblazing South African radio presenter and live entertainer, brings high-energy DJ sets, MC hosting, and unforgettable event experiences.

DJ Suga

Quick Facts:

Highlights:
  • First female DJ in Cape Town with a prime-time commercial radio slot
  • Co-hosted 46664 concerts in South Africa and Norway alongside Will Smith
  • MC for international acts including John Legend and The Black Eyed Peas
  • Hosted TV and radio shows on SABC and Good Hope FM
  • Corporate MC for Standard Bank, Investec, and Guess Jeans

Formats: Mobile DJ, corporate MC, event entertainer (20–90 minutes).

Audience: Corporate galas, private functions, festivals, concerts, and brand activations.

Outcomes:
  1. High-energy entertainment that keeps audiences engaged and uplifted.
  2. Professional event flow with seamless MC hosting and music integration.
  3. Memorable performances that create lasting impact for guests.
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  • Travels from: Johannesburg

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Talent Short Bio

DJ Suga is a dynamic radio presenter, mobile DJ, and accomplished MC with more than two decades in the entertainment industry. Starting her career at Good Hope FM in 1996, she became the station’s first female DJ to secure a prime-time weekday slot. Her daily show reached a wide audience across Cape Town, cementing her status as a household name.

As an entertainer, Suga has played alongside international icons such as DJ Jazzy Jeff, MC’d events for Standard Bank, Investec, and Guess Jeans, and co-hosted major concerts including the historic 46664 benefit alongside Will Smith and at the Arctic edition in Tromsø, Norway. She has also shared stages with global stars like John Legend and The Black Eyed Peas.

Beyond music, Suga has built a versatile career as a presenter and speaker. From corporate year-end functions to global stages, she combines professionalism with charisma, ensuring seamless events and unforgettable energy.

DJ Suga has 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. Her current show is broadcasted every Monday to Friday from 09-12am.

Born in 1976, Suga can be best described as kind, passionate, driven and a definite livewire which appealed to wide audience and is popular with teenagers and adults of all ages. DJ 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 through Speakers Inc

CORPORATE WORK

  • Being chosen as one of the station’s ‘ambassadors’ to do a GHFM road show
  • The Advertising Standards Authority party in JHB towards the end of 2002
  • The 20th Anniversary of Guess Jeans at the Radisson in Cape Town, December 2002
  • She was also part of the Cape Town cast for 2003 V-Day celebrations held at the Baxter Theatre: The Vagina Monologues
  • MC for Quest Recruiting awards ceremony
  • MC family fun day for Safmarine.
  • Co-Hosting the 46664 concert, 19 March 2005 at Fancourt Hotel and Country Club, with Will Smith.
  • Co – hosting 46664 Arctic in Tromso Norway 11 June 2005.
  • MC for Standard Bank Talent Show: Children In Need Talent in Action.
  • MC for an Investec functions In Johannesburg featuring Danny K and Mandoza.
  • MC for John Legend at the Castle of Good Hope.
  • Musical Director for Old Mutual Divas Evening: music production for two Fashion Shows.
  • Mc for The Black Eyed Peas
  • MC Cell C Sound of Cape Town.
  • Presenter SABC 2 10th Birthday celebration 19 March 2006.
  • DJ Suga had the honour and pleasure of MC’ing the Desmond Tutu Leadership awards

TV WORK/ MOVIES/ ADVERTS/ CD’s

  • The 46664 concert was broadcast on SABC television, SABC Africa and globally with a total audience of billions of people.
  • The 2003 46664 concert held in Cape Town features her voice on DVD and CD.
  • She was part of a documentary showcasing Frieda Darvel; the street child with the beautiful voice for Swedish Filmmakers. This documentary had its worldwide Premier in Cape Town.
  • She participated in the Sanlam Money Game on SABC 3…..where she was up against two other radio presenters and won.
  • DJ Suga participated in the Weakest Link, SABC 3.
  • She has been the subject of a documentary on female DJs, SABC 1.
  • She has been part of numerous inserts for Top Billing and featured in the Magazine
  • She has been featured twice on the kids show, Wild Room, SABC 1
  • She was featured in the Miss Ebene magazine and MC’d at the launch
  • DJ Suga presented the well loved programme Pillow Talk which was aired on GHFM every Wednesdays and broadcasted every Thursdays on SABC3 at 22h00
  • Suga gained further exposure by hosting inserts with Fiona Furey on NOTED broadcasting every Friday on SABC3 at 19h30.

BEST INTERVIEW WAS WITH………
So far…it’s a toss up between Charlize Theron, Beyonce and Will Smith. Follow on Twitter

DJ Suga OTHER INTERVIEWS WORTH MENTIONING:
Maxi Jazz from Faithless
Janet Jackson

George Benson
Regina Bell
The late Luther Vandross
Lebo Mathosa
KB
Mandoza
Danny K
Jamali
Freshly ground
Rita Marley

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