{"id":56246,"date":"2026-04-16T12:22:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T12:22:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/?p=56246"},"modified":"2026-04-16T12:22:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T12:22:05","slug":"utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaigndj-speedsta-celebrates-birthday-by-funding-dj-courses-for-aspiring-talent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/2026\/04\/16\/utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaigndj-speedsta-celebrates-birthday-by-funding-dj-courses-for-aspiring-talent\/","title":{"rendered":"DJ Speedsta celebrates birthday by funding DJ courses for aspiring talent"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mvp-content-main\">&#13;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_36751\" style=\"width: 545px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36751\" class=\"wp-image-36751 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DJ-Speedsta-celebrates-birthday-by-funding-DJ-courses-for-aspiring.jpg?resize=535%2C406&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"535\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DJ-Speedsta-celebrates-birthday-by-funding-DJ-courses-for-aspiring.jpg 535w, https:\/\/fakazanews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/DJ-Speedsta-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 535px) 100vw, 535px\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-36751\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">DJ Speedsta to give back to aspiring DJs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>DJ Speedsta is marking his birthday with more than just celebrations.<\/p>\n<p>The media personality, whose real name is Lesego Nkaiseng, has announced a new initiative through the DJ Speedsta Foundation that will see four aspiring DJs receive fully funded training.<\/p>\n<p>The programme, titled <em>DJ 101 by DJ Speedsta<\/em>, will run over eight weeks and is designed to give participants both practical skills and real industry exposure.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than complicating the process, Speedsta has kept entries simple.<\/p>\n<p>Interested applicants are required to submit a short 30-second video introducing themselves, sharing where they are from, and explaining why they want to pursue DJing.<\/p>\n<p>Submissions are being accepted via email, with the competition running until 27 April.<\/p>\n<p>Winners will be announced on 4 May; the same day he celebrates his birthday, across his <em>Up To Speed<\/em> podcast and social media platforms, adding a personal touch to the initiative.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis whole thing is called DJ 101 by DJ Speedsta,\u201d he said. \u201cWe\u2019re having a full workshop with industry experts.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Even those who don\u2019t make the final cut won\u2019t walk away empty-handed.<\/p>\n<p>Speedsta revealed that all entrants will have access to a broader learning opportunity through a DJ 101 workshop scheduled for 9 May.<\/p>\n<p>The session will feature guest speakers and professionals from the music industry, offering insights into the craft and business of DJing.<\/p>\n<p>From his beginnings in the Vaal Triangle to becoming a recognised figure in South African hip hop, Speedsta has built a career that stretches across radio, television, production and live performance.<\/p>\n<p>With this latest move, he appears focused on giving others a similar shot, particularly young creatives who may not have the resources to break into the industry.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; 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