A South African record producer, DJ, and vocalist by the name of DJ Maphorisa (or more correctly, Madumane), Themba Sonny boy Sekowe was born on November 15, 1987.

He has collaborated with and earned production credits from a number of well-known singers, including Wizkid, Sizwe Alakine, Kwesta, Uhuru, Drake, Black Coffee, Major Lazer, Runtown, C4 Pedro, TRESOR, Kabza De Small, and Era Istrefi. His music is a blend of house music, amapiano, and afropop.