The Lotus Eaters

Kholofelo Ashley Raphala, professionally known as Shimza, is a South African DJ and music producer. Born and raised in Tembisa, Shimza developed a musical interest at the age of 15, and signed a recording deal with Soulistic Music and released his debut studio album Shimuzic, in 2015. In February 2020, Shimza appeared on a collaboration "Uwrongo" with Black Motion, Prince Kaybee, and Ami Faku. The song debuted No. 1 on Radiomonitor Charts and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa. Shimza released extended play Sunset in Pretoria, on June 19, 2026.