Tumi Turner
Today’s DJ is known for her RnB/Hip Hop and Trap mixes. Even at her young age, she’s truly a force to be reckoned with.
Re-itumetsi Mphatswe, fondly known as Tumi Turna by friends and industry colleagues, has been a lifelong lover of music. Appropriately described as “vibrant, energetic, and the life of the party”, Turna prides herself in the ability to turn any turn-up into a mosh pit.
Born and raised in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, she took her passion for music and entertainment to Cape Town, becoming an RnB/Hip-hop and Trap DJ.
“I think the Durban scene differs from Cape Town because there are more clubs in Durban now and the DJ’s rotate instead of securing a permanent residency in one club”
Known for her thoughtfully curated playlists, high energy sets, and ability to join the crowd and dance, she has made her presence known in the male-dominated world of DJing.
Her musical journey has led her to play her sets on formidable stages, featured among the likes of DJ Zinhle, Yanga Chief, AKA, to name but a few. Starting as a club and events promoter, Tumi Turna was surrounded by music and DJ’s she grew to understand how crowds react to music, sparking her interest to pursue a career as a DJ.
“Lately I found myself incorporating more SA hip-Hop in my sets. Before I usually played hits from 2017 and further, but now I’ve started to play more new music and I’m also trying to find the middle ground between Trap music and Hip-Hop.
Establishing her brand at campus parties,it is safe to say that she is one of the most sought after DJ’s at the University of Cape Town. Turna credits her love for DJing to her mentor and friend, Tashinga MTK who taught her the tricks of the trade.
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