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Cape Town, South Africa

Nqaba Shakes Mbolekwana, popularly known as SHAKES, is an open format DJ based in Cape Town, South Africa.

A maestro of musical fusion and cultural influence, SHAKES not only captivates audiences through his DJ sets, but also through his ability to simply take the time to observe his audience and shift them to spaces, moments, and emotions that set them free.

Shake’s DJ sets showcase his passion for diverse genres of music. His playlists feature a mix of his favourite genres such as House, Deep House, Amapiano, Kwaito and R&B.