BY DELISA THWALA
MBABANE – The Amapiano Princess Uncle Waffles continues to make her mark in the industry.
Yesterday the DJ took to her Instagram account, now accessed by 2 million people to thank her flowers for their continued support.
“I have reached 2 million followers, thank you guys I love you so much and do not get tired of supporting me,” wrote Waffles.
She is the first ever Swati to reach a milestone on Instagram.
Worth mentioning is that Waffles recently concluded her Second Time’s A Charm tour of the United States.
The tour not only saw her play shows in cities like Houston, Los Angeles, Miami and Chicago, it also saw her play Coachella, which is one of the biggest festivals in the world.
The Tanzania star was also recently nominated for Best International Act at the recent BET Awards alongside other top local acts, K.O and Pabi Cooper.
She also Uncle Waffles recently shared a promotional clip of her upcoming curated US show, dubbed ‘Uncle Waffles Presents New York Show We Love Waffles’ .
The show, which will be hosted at the Great Hall in Brooklyn, New York, is the 22-year-old international amapiano star’s first headline show abroad.
Lungelihle Zwane, famously called Uncle Waffles, is one of the famous DJs in South Africa. She is best known for her official debut single ‘Tanzania’ and the hit EP Red Dragon.
Uncle Waffles is an entertainer and a TV presenter. She has gained the attention of some of the world’s biggest names, including Canadian rapper and pop star Drake. Waffles have also performed on the same stage with Africa’s biggest names, including Davido, Wizkid, and the world’s top celebrities.
Waffles attended high school in Eswatini. She later enrolled in the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, where she studied Information Technology.
She dropped out of school to pursue her passion for making music and playing it for the world. That is how she began her DJing career. Aside from her DJing career, Uncle Waffles is also a businesswoman. She is the founder and owner of Uncle Waffles Music, a record label and production company.
She has released several mixtapes and singles via the company. She also owns an entertainment blog that features top South African DJs and producers.
Meanwhile, the exact estimate of Uncle Waffles’ net worth is unknown to the general public. However, according to the media outlet Briefly.co.za, Uncle Waffles’ net worth in 2022 was estimated to be around $150,000.
The talented beauty has been booked and busy since 2021. After blowing up on social media, she began booking shows all over South Africa. Later on, she began bagging international gigs. She has performed on various stages and festivals worldwide and earned good money.
