Uncle Waffles – Bio, Career, Age, Achievements

INTRODUCTION

Uncle Waffles is a Swazi-South African dj, dancer, amapiano artist, social media personality who has built a strong following through her work in entertainment, music, and social media. She has established herself as one of the most recognized names in the African entertainment landscape.

Birth name: Lungelihle Zwane

Career

DJ, dancer, amapiano artist, social media personality

Birthday

March 30, 2000

Age: 26

Zodiac Sign:
Aries

Birthplace: Mbabane, Eswatini

Nationality: Swazi-South African

HOW BIG IS Uncle Waffles ON THE NET?

Uncle Waffles has built a massive online following with over 4 million followers on Instagram under the username @unclewaffles_. She became a viral sensation after a video of her DJing at a club event in 2021 went viral on social media, earning millions of views and attracting attention from international audiences. She has since become one of the most followed DJs in Africa and maintains an active presence on TikTok and Twitter.

HOW DID Uncle Waffles become famous?

She gained international fame when a video of her DJing and dancing at a gig in Johannesburg went viral on Twitter in November 2021. The clip attracted attention from global celebrities including Drake, who shared her video on his Instagram story. Her energetic DJ sets, signature dance moves, and amapiano mixes quickly made her one of the most sought-after DJs in Africa. She was nominated for a BET Award for Best International Act in 2023.

BEFORE THE FAME

Before becoming a viral sensation, Uncle Waffles was born in Mbabane, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), and later moved to South Africa. She grew up with a passion for music and dance and was studying at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg when her DJ career took off. She started DJing at small events and house parties before the viral moment that changed her career.

CLOSE WITH (ASSOCIATED)

Uncle Waffles has worked with several notable figures including Drake (who shared her video), DJ Maphorisa, Young Stunna, Tony Duardo, and Kabza De Small through music collaborations, DJ performances, and amapiano events. She has also been associated with international festivals and has performed at major events across Africa and Europe.

Personal LIFE and Relationship

Uncle Waffles keeps most of her personal life private while focusing on her rapidly growing DJ career. She has been open about her journey from a university student to a global DJ sensation and continues to represent Eswatini and South Africa on the international stage through her amapiano music.