DJ Cleo is a South African award-winning musician, record producer, deejay, and entrepreneur.
He is popularly known for Kwaito, House hits, and Hip-hop music.
Cleo entered the showbiz scene at a tender age.
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He encountered several challenges, but that has never stopped him from achieving his dreams.
His versatility, for instance, has played a significant role in the growth of his career.
His father, Samuel Monyepao, succumbed to diabetes back in 2015.
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Unfortunately, there is little known about his mother.
He is not the only child in his family.
The renowned DJhas a sisterwhose name has been identified as Lerato Monyepao.
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Again, it is not clear if she is the only sibling to him.
He is believed to have attended Spring Boys High School.
Also, his secretive trait makes it difficult to find more information regarding his private life.
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His birth name is Tlou Cleopas Monyepao.
His stage name was derived from his middle name, Cleopas.
As of 2020, DJ Cleo age is 40.
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Family man
The Kwaito Dj is said to be a family man.
In other words, his love for kids cannot be compared to money.
His experience in the radio was smooth because he was working alongside the best in the industry.
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For instance, he was the producer of theUnrestricted Breakfast Show, which was then hosted by DJ Fresh.
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He gained significant experience while working at Y FM.
With such experience, he was able to establishhis production label.
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The name of the label is Will Of Steel Productions.
The first-ever musician he produced for was Pitch Black Afro.
He has written and produced several jams you may want to listen to.
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The song is a favorite to many until now.
He has also joined forces with other artists to release the greatest jams.
DJ Cleo Bizizi collaboration, for instance, was among the best in 2018.
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He has made eight albums since he began his musical journey.
His debut album was Es’khaleni, which had 14 tracks.
It goes by the nameWill Of Steel Productions (Pty) Ltd.
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He wholly owns the music label.
Arguably, the establishment of the record label marked a significant step in his career.
The brand was established back in 2002.
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Awards
His excellent work has never gone unappreciated.
The super producer has been honored with significantmusic awards.
Some of DJ Cleo awards are as follows:
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Social media presence
The star enjoys a massive following on different social platforms.
However, he is not an active user of the platforms because he rarely posts.
It has been over 15 years since he stepped his feet in the industry.
Judging by his work, he is here to stay.
Lastly, he is a role model for many people aspiring to join the entertainment scene.
She graduated from Chuka University with a BA degree in Journalism and Mass Communication (2023).
She joined Briefly in 2019.
In 2023, Rodah finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques.
Her email is rodahmugeni998@gmail.com
