meerkat

Hailing from Cape Town, South Africa, DJ Meerkat is known for electrifying audiences with a fusion of Afro-house, deep techno, and progressive beats. Since first hitting the decks in 2016, DJ Meerkat—real name Thembisa Mdluli—has rapidly built a name for high-energy live sets and a unique knack for blending traditional African rhythms with global electronic sounds. After winning the "Breakthrough DJ" award in the 2018 Pulse of the City contest, their 2019 debut EP *Sun at Dusk* garnered international attention, featuring on playlists across Africa and Europe.

Regular appearances at major festivals like Rocking the Daisies and Oppikoppi have solidified DJ Meerkat’s status as a rising force in the regional club scene. A tireless advocate for diversity on the decks, Meerkat also runs workshops for young women interested in music production, inspiring the next generation of African electronic artists. By continually experimenting with sound and curating immersive dancefloor journeys, DJ Meerkat has become an innovator and dedicated ambassador for the global dance music movement.