DJ Sabby Champions Kasi Culture and Black Excellence with New ‘Shelele’ Music Video

Metro FM’s Best Mornings host, DJ Sabby, is making waves yet again—this time not just on the airwaves, but through the vibrant visuals of his latest single, Shelele. The 35-year-old award-winning radio personality and DJ is flying the flag high for township pride and black excellence with a music video that celebrates the beauty, vibrance, and resilience of kasi life.

Sabelo Mtshali, better known as DJ Sabby, says the idea for Shelele’s video came from a deeply personal place. Though originally from KwaZulu-Natal, he credits Soweto for giving him a sense of belonging when he moved to Johannesburg.

“I always say, when I got to Joburg, the township that embraced me the most was Soweto. For the longest time, when people find out I’m from KZN, they’re shocked because they think I’m a Soweto boy,” he shared. “Soweto just embraced me. My years at YFM made me feel like I was granted citizenship. I even found love in Soweto, so it made perfect sense to shoot the music video there.”

More than just a catchy anthem, Shelele is a bold statement. The music video, shot in iconic parts of Soweto, shines a spotlight on black-owned businesses and the rich, often underappreciated, cultural fabric of the township.

“We can’t always be going to ekasi and showing poverty,” DJ Sabby said. “Yes, the hood has challenges, but there are also beautiful stories and black excellence that deserve to be celebrated. Let’s show the people in the hood that we see them. Giving them exposure might bring them more business—that’s what this was all about.”

True to his word, the video showcases local gems—from the humble yet iconic kota food spots to unexpected culinary surprises like crocodile and springbok dishes, all served at a black-owned eatery in the heart of the hood.

“We went to Soweto to showcase different black-owned businesses that are doing so much for the hood,” he said. “There’s a scene where we’re eating kota at a spot owned by a brother who also sells exotic food—crocodile meat, springbok. People don’t expect to find that ekasi.”

DJ Sabby’s foray into music was born out of curiosity and inspiration from his countless interviews with South African artists during his years in radio.

“With music, you start interviewing people and I’m like, ‘I wonder how it would sound if I took you and we made a song.’ Then I started doing that,” he explained.

Now balancing his radio career with his growing music catalogue, DJ Sabby continues to use his voice—and platform—not just to entertain but to uplift. His work is a celebration of culture, community, and the power of representation.

With Shelele, DJ Sabby delivers more than just music—he tells a story of home, hope, and hustle. And for many South Africans, it’s a story that feels long overdue.