In Pictures: The expensive lifestyle of DJ Mr JazziQ, Age, and Net Worth revealed
Tumelo Manyoni – Mr JazziQ is a South African Amapiano DJ and music producer known as a member of JazziDisciples group he formed with Josiah Makoela, Dj Josiah De Disciple.
JazziQ was born on 03 March 1995 in Alexandra and raised by his grandmother; he attended the Highlands North Boys High School. Tumelo started producing and Deejaying at the early age of sixteen.
“I fell in love with music; at first, I considered being singer and composer, but I later bumped into my friend’s laptop which had to deejay and mixing software, and the rest is history,” he said.
Veteran music producer Oskido inspired him; JazziQ began his professional career in 2009 as a Kwaito and house music aspiring music producer. He collaborated with Josiah Makoela, who had the same drive and made the same music; they decided to join forces, combine their names and formed JazziDisciples.
The duo claims to be the founding members of the Amapiano beat, which was birthed in South Africa and is now an international musical genre. The pair revealed that though they are the Amapiano pioneers, they never expected the genre to end up on national radio as it wasn’t well-received at first.
Having performed and shared the stage with Mzansi biggest names, Mr JazziQ has made a name for himself. Qualified with a Degree in Fashion Design, Tumelo Manyoni has a keen passion for fashion and has vowed to break into the industry one day.
Mr JazziQ Business and Net Worth
JazziQ has enjoyed a fair share of the limelight; despite being on the rise, he managed to rack in a few coins on the way. He owns Junk Punk, a food, beverage and entertainment spot. The spot hosts prominent artists, including Kabza De Small, Cassper Nyovest and Costa Titch. With investments in entertainment, FMCGs and Real Estate, Mr JazzQ is valued at R7.7 million.
Mr JazziQ dating Thuli Phongolo
Jazzi Q hogged headlines when he posted images “too” close to the actress and DJ Thuli Phongolo, which sparked dating rumours between the pair. Phongolo was allegedly in a relationship with DJ Maphorisa; the pictures drew JazziQ-Maphorisa personal and musical comparisons.