Gqom Pioneer Dj Boonu Passes Away After a Short Illness

'A great loss for the music industry': Tributes pour in for Durban DJ Boonu

Tributes are pouring in for Durban DJ Andile Chili, popularly known as DJ Boonu. His company, Swidi Films, confirmed his passing in a statement on Wednesday. The company described him as a valued member of the creative community. “We are deeply saddened to confirm the passing of Andile Chili,” the statement reads. “Mr Chili, widely known as DJ Boonu, was a valued member of the creative community whose passion, talent and contribution to the indu…

Tributes pour in for popular Durban artist DJ Boonu of Swidi Films

South Africans have shared their heartfelt messages of condolences to the Chili family after news of DJ Boonu's passing made headlines on social media.

Top DJ passes away!

DJ Boonu (39) rose to fame as the DJ for the popular kwaito trio Big Nuz and released several solo tracks, including uSwidi Wodwa.