DJ Sbu, born Sbusiso Leope, is a prominent South African DJ, radio and TV host, music producer, entrepreneur, and author. He gained fame through radio hosting on stations like YFM, Ukhozi FM, and Metro FM, alongside producing popular tracks in house and kwaito music. He co-founded TS Records to support up-and-coming artists and launched ventures like motivational books and his Sibusiso Leope Education Foundation for philanthropy.
Profile Summary
| Full name | Sbusiso Leope |
| Date of birth | May 28, 1977 |
| Place of birth | Tembisa, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Partner | Disebo Makatsa (former); others rumored |
| Children | 1 daughter (Waratwa Leope) |
| Occupations | DJ, radio/TV host, producer, entrepreneur |
| Labels | TS Records (co-founder) |
| Net worth | $1.6M |
Early Life and Education
Born on May 28, 1977, in Tembisa, South Africa, DJ Sbu grew up as the only child of Ntombizodwa and Mothlegi Leope. He attended Welamlambo Primary School and Central Secondary School in Pretoria, then pursued sound engineering at African Media University and electrical engineering at Technikon Witwatersrand.
Career
DJ Sbu began as a volunteer radio producer and rose at YFM with shows like Y-Lens, later joining Ukhozi FM and Metro FM.
His work extends to acting in series like Isidingo, producing commercials, hosting TV programs such as Friends Like These, and building MoFaya beverages, which drew investment from Coca-Cola. He also authored “Billionaire$ Under Construction” and hosts the podcast “The Hustler’s Corner SA.”
Personal Life
DJ Sbu remains unmarried and shares a daughter, Waratwa Leope, with his ex-partner Disebo Makatsa. Past relationships included actress Terry Pheto and Boitumelo Mahlase, though he parted ways with a fiancée due to career demands.
Controversies
DJ Sbu drew criticism over TS Records for allegedly underpaying artists like Zahara, ProKid, and Brown Dash, contributing to their financial struggles. In February 2026, he publicly denied corruption claims linking him and TK Nciza to Ekurhuleni issues.
Net Worth
DJ Sbu’s net worth stands at around $1.6 million as of 2025, fueled by earnings from music, radio, television, MoFaya sales, and projects like Leadership 2020.
Discography
- Y-Lens Vol. 1 (2006)
- Sound Revival (2011)
- Sound Revival Vol. 2 (2012)
- MoFaya (2014)
Notable singles include:
- “Remember When It Rained” (2006)
- “Lengoma” (2011)
- “MoFaya” (2014)
Awards and Recognitions
DJ Sbu earned South African Music Awards for Artist of the Year (2004), Record of the Year (2007), Remix of the Year for “Lengoma” (2012), Best Remix (2015), and Metro FM Record of the Year (2016).
