LEADING Bulawayo female DJ Lindiwe Pretty Siziba has exhibited exceptional music prowess by distinguishing herself with unique versatility that has seen her excelling in her chosen career.
SHARON SIBINDI OWN CORRESPONDENT
Siziba (25), who goes by the name DJ Ndoe when spinning the decks, has maintained a low profile, which is uncharacteristic of most up-and-coming and ambitious green horns in the arts and entertainment industry.
DJ Ndoe is the youngest in a family of two and has so far successfully managed to make strides in the cutthroat local showbiz industry where many have fallen by the wayside despite being talented.
She told Woza Weekend that the sky was the limit for her as a DJ.
“My work speaks for itself,” she said.
“I am very creative. Believe in yourself. If it is God’s will, he will be available to help you pursue your dreams in whatever you do. I am aiming high and see myself as one of the best female DJs in the country.”
Born on March 21 1990 in Harare, DJ Ndoe and her family moved to Bulawayo’s Nguboyenja high-density suburb where she grew up.
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She started off by doing mixes from vinyls in 2008, but has since incorporated CD mixing and now does both CD and vinyl.
She has worked with Defined House, Mega Audio and has spun the decks in Hwange, Beitbridge and Harare.
DJ Ndoe said she was inspired to venture into the entertainment industry by the late Chiwoniso Maraire.
Her mentors are DJ Mzoe, the Club 40-Forty entertainment manager and DJ Skaiva of House Rebels and Magestie.
She said they were very few female DJs in Bulawayo and wanted to set an example by inspiring aspiring local female DJs to persevere. “It’s now or never! Let’s wear the pants and take charge,” she said.
“There is nothing to be afraid of. If l can do it, so can you. I have faced challenges like getting support in a male-dominated industry.
“Initially l wanted to be a forensic detective, but l then discovered music and realised that was my passion.
“I perform in different parts of the country playing house music, Zim dancehall, naija, Zim hip-hop, reggae, deep house, electro house and it’s time we showed people that female DJs can do what their male counterparts do.”
When not in the studio, she hangs around with Miss Pam, one of few Bulawayo female DJs.
In addition to being a DJ, she has branched into fashion designing and catering.
She describes herself as an energetic, charismatic and dynamic personality, although she can be highly impatient.
