DJ Bongz used to be famous for producing only hits.
His song Thina Sobabili from his 2005 album No Retreat No Surrender, achieved platinum, making Bongz the first Durban artist to reach such a milestone.
Bongz also made a name for himself when he invented the dance style called Gwara Gwara, which was also danced by the American rapper Chris Brown.
But now that his fame has faded, music fans think he's down and out.
Real name Bongani Dlamini, the former Afro house DJ, who recently turned amapiano artist, has refuted rumours that he's down and out.
He said he has heard people gossiping about him, claiming that he has faded.
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"I've heard rumours about my so-called down and out status. I don't know why people find it so right to spread lies about other people without getting facts first. That's unfortunate and sad," said Bongz.
He said according to his knowledge, he's still relevant in the music scene and he is doing well financially.
Bongz, said that people must know that artists can also use their brains and are business owners.
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Bongz is currently pushing his amapiano album titled Syalo.
He said it is also unfortunate that other music fans think that he switched to amapiano because his music style was no longer working for him.
"I switched to amapiano because I'm a artist. I wanted to show that I can do any genre," he said.
