BY PHUMZILE NDLOVU
MBABANE – Waffles makes history once again!
Yesterday, Uncle Waffle’s dream of performing at the Brooklyn Mirage in New York, in the United States of America (USA), came true.
She is the first Amapiano act to perform at this venue; the show was also broadcast live on Amazon Music. She wrote on her Instagram storyline, “I did it, the first black woman. Y’all stayed through the weather (it was raining). Thank you, New York. I have no words. We filled the venue—the biggest capacity I’ve ever had. Team Waffles, thank you!”
To show her gratitude, she posted on her broadest channel, where she wrote, “New York today, you made me feel something I can’t even describe.” Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
The show, dubbed We Love Waffles last night, had a surprise act, which was American rapper and actor Jo-Vaughn Virginne Scott’s stage name, Joey Bada$$. It also featured South African artists as well, namely Andre Power, Bambii, Kelvin Momo, 2WO Bunnies, and Oscar Mbo.
Born Lungelihle Zwane (24) is the second act from Africa and the first Amapiano act of many to headline this venue. She was quoted in May as saying this is a dream for her.
The Eswatini-born DJ, who boasts 2.7 million followers on Instagram, is also a record producer based in South Africa. She was featured in Rolling Stone magazine in December. The American monthly magazine focuses on music, politics, and popular culture. The Rolling Stone is a magazine that focuses on music, politics, and popular culture.
According to one of her pages, Waffles has been recognised by Rolling Stones, Forbes, CNN Variety, The New York Times, and Complex UK for her insane accomplishments throughout 2023, spanning from Solace and Asylum Extended Playlist EP releases, Coachella performances, and sold-out shows in New York.
She is noted for her work in the Amapiano genre and dance abilities, with Billboard describing her as the Princess of Amapiano. Waffles debut single, titled Tanzania, reached number one and went platinum in South Africa. She has gained the attention of some of the world’s biggest names, including Canadian rapper Drake. The world got to know about DJ after Drake shared a photo of her and sent a shout-out to her.
