For the love of music and fitness
MASTER of spin Philani Shezi (32), known as DJ Mphiloz, is not just another deejay, but a fitness instructor, event organiser and a father who has passion for his community. While most know him as a deejay who has been in the game for a long time, Mphiloz is also passionate about healthy living and using his deejay skills and music to spread the message.
Hailing from KwaMthethwa, Mphiloz was introduced to music at church and started out playing keyboard during services. Soon he was being invited to play at various events.
"And so I became part of the music world, and deejaying was an expression of myself within the industry," said Mphiloz.
During his career as a deejay, Mphiloz has travelled to many countries, including Swaziland and Botswana, as well as South African venues like Johannesburg and Pretoria, among others.
Mphiloz didn’t stop at touring, but launched his NPO Be Youthful Organisation, where he gets to fuse his love for music and fitness.
“I’m a fitness fanatic and love aerobics, and when we are at the gym we need music. I’m able to play my music while exercising and now it has turned into another career," he said.
Mphiloz has also travelled to many countries in his capacity as an aerobics trainer.
"Aerobics, and fitness in general, is still unpopular, but is growing. I would like to use my skills to develop the industry and invite our youth to be part of it.
“My goal is to reach the stage where I don’t have to introduce myself as a deejay but continue to empower others,” said Mphiloz.