Lamiez Holworthy
Lamiez Holworthy | |
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| Born | Lamiez Mischa Miriam Holworthy 12 June 1992 Eersterust, South Africa |
| Education | Laudium Secondary School Boston Media House |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
| Spouse | [1][2] |
| Children | 1 |
| Father | Sello Chicco Twala |
| Musical career | |
| Origin | Gauteng, South Africa |
| Genres | Hip hop, House, Amapiano |
| Instruments | |
Lamiez Mischa Miriam Holworthy-Morule (née Holworthy; born 12 June 1992),[3] is a South African DJ, television personality, radio presenter, record producer, businesswoman and philanthropist. She is best known for hosting the SABC 1 music show, Live AMP.
Early life and education
[edit]Holworthy was born on 12 June 1992 in Eersterust to record producer Chicco Twala and Imelda Klow. When she was 11-years old her mother married Enver Holworthy who then adopted her and gave her his surname.[4] She is of South African Indian, Coloured, and Tsonga heritage.[5]
She grew up in Laudium and attended Andrew Anthony Primary, then, Sunnyside Primary and later on, Kwaggasrand Primary.[6] She also attended Pro Arte Alphen Park from grade 8 to 9. In 2009, she matriculated from Laudium Secondary School, and then went on to study media at Boston Media House in 2012.[7]
Career
[edit]Lamiez started her career as an underground disc jockey while learning and mastering the art of mixing in 2010. She started her career in high school by guest presenting on a show called KMTV on Soweto TV and later emerged as the host for the South African lifestyle show Living The Dream which aired on Tshwane TV.[8] She has revealed that she almost left the entertainment industry after an accident during her audition where her car was vandalized, and her deejay equipment was stolen. After seven years, she landed her biggest role on SABC 1’s Live Amp.[9]
In April 2021, she became the co-host of the Metro FM dance show, Penthouse Session alongside South African DJ and presenter Lulo Café.[10] In July 2021, she was the presenter of the 27th South African Music Awards.[11]
Music
[edit]In August 2021, she released her debut single, "Sthokoze", which features the Lowkeys and Drip Gogo.[12] Later that year, she was nominated for Best Amapiano Female DJ Act at the South African Amapiano Awards.[13]
Philanthropy
[edit]She started her own philanthropic foundation, the Lamiez Holworthy Foundation. The foundation provides aid for orphanages and safe houses for abused, abandoned HIV infected and affected children. The foundation also focusses on funding students from disadvantaged backgrounds with study materials, financial aid and sponsors.[14]
In October 2021, she was honoured at the South African Heroines Awards for her philanthropic work.[15]
Personal life
[edit]She met rapper Khuli Chana in August 2018 and the couple got married in November 2019.[16] They welcomed their first child Leano-Laone Zion Morule on 9 March 2023.[17]
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | SA Amapiano Music Awards | Best Amapiano Female DJ Act | Nominated[18] |
| 2022 | Basadi in Music Awards | DJ of the Year | Won[19][20] |
References
[edit]- ^ "'Marry your type guys' — Khuli Chana and Lamiez's dancing leave tweeps in their feels!". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
- ^ "Lamiez Holworthy confirms her and Khuli Chana's nuptials". JustNje. 28 July 2021. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
- ^ "Lamiez gets 29 gifts for her 29th birthday". news24.com. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
- ^ Ngcobo, Nokuthula (25 January 2024). "Is Chicco Twala DJ Lamiez's biological father? Old posts resurface". The South African. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
- ^ Kwazi, Thami (18 November 2025). "WATCH: Lamiez Holworthy dances the with dad Chicco Twala in heartwarming Xibelani moment". The Citizen. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
- ^ "IN PICTURES: DJ Lamiez Holworthy's age revealed, SA stunned". thesouthafrican.com. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
- ^ ""People think I'm an overnight success," - Lamiez Holworthy". news24.com. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
- ^ "5 Things You May Not Have Known About DJ Lamiez Holworthy". zkhiphani.co.za. 24 June 2020. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
- ^ "Lamiez Holworthy on how LiveAMP changed her & how she changed others". timeslive.co.za. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
- ^ "DJ Lamiez joins Metro FM". news24.com. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
- ^ "Sama27 announces performers and presenters". bizcommunity.com. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
- ^ "Lamiez Holworthy Releases Her Official Debut Single, "Sthokoze"". zkhiphani.co.za. 6 August 2021. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
- ^ "SA AMAPIANO MUSIC AWARDS 2021: CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS". trace.tv. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
- ^ "DJ Lamiez Holworthy Foundation builds new orphanage in Tshwane". iol.co.za. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
- ^ "Lamiez Holworthy gets honoured: 'Thank you for reminding me why I do what I do'". dispatchlive.co.za. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
- ^ "Khuli Chana and Lamiez Holworthy on the year that was and their plans for the holiday season". news24.com. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
- ^ Keteyi, Oluthando (16 September 2008). "LOOK: Khuli Chana and Lamiez Holworthy welcome their son: 'What a time'". The Post. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
- ^ "SA Amapiano Music Awards 2021: All the winners". musicinafrica.net. 25 October 2021. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
- ^ Shumba, Ano (15 October 2022). "Basadi in Music Awards 2022: All the winners". Music in Africa. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
- ^ "It took 12 years, says Lamiez after winning big at Basadi Awards". Sunday World. 17 October 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2022.