By Buziwe Nocuze
In February, Scrolla.Africa published a story about newly married Judy Moko Ndika, who was criticised on social media for deejaying while wearing traditional makoti outfits (bridal clothes).
People online nicknamed her “DJ Makoti” and said she shouldn’t be deejaying in her makoti outfit.
But Judy, a DJ in Gugulethu, Cape Town, is now grateful for the attention she received.
After her story was published, Judy’s career improved, with more bookings and offers from big companies.
“My stage name is Lady J, but now I also go by DJ Makoti because of social media. The criticism actually made me more popular,” said Judy.
“I’m glad Scrolla.Africa wrote about me. Since then, big brands have approached us, and artists have asked me to be in their music videos.”
Wearing the makoti outfit while deejaying has become Judy’s signature look.
“I’m still wearing the makoti clothes when I perform, and I think people are getting used to it now,” she said.
Judy studied music at Bridges for Music Academy and owns a record label called Gugs Native Records.
She met her husband, Bantu Ndika, in 2016 at a gig where she was a dancer and he was a singer. They got married last year and have been working together since then.
“Deejaying in makoti clothes doesn’t mean I don’t respect tradition. It shows that I can be a makoti and still do what I love as long as my husband and our families support me,” Judy added.
Pictured above: Judy Moko Ndika, known as DJ Makoti, performing in her makoti attire. She is thankful to Scrolla.Africa for the exposure that led to more gigs and opportunities.
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