A Career-Defining Opportunity in Ibiza
South African DJ and global house music force Shimza has taken to social media to reflect on a pivotal moment that helped shape his international career. In a heartfelt Facebook post, Shimza revealed that nearly a decade ago, legendary DJ Magik Luciano opened a door that would change his life forever.
At the time, Shimza was still an emerging artist from South Africa, unfamiliar with the global club capital Ibiza or Luciano’s stature in electronic music. Despite this, Magik Luciano saw potential in him and personally pushed for Shimza to open for him at one of his closing parties at Destino Five Ibiza — a moment that would go on to redefine Shimza’s career trajectory.
From South African Roots to the Global Stage
That early Ibiza opportunity became a catalyst for Shimza’s global ambitions. He credits the experience as a turning point that solidified his goals and gave him the confidence to pursue an international path in electronic music. From that moment on, Shimza says, there was no looking back.
Over the years, Shimza has grown into one of Africa’s most respected electronic music exports, performing on major global stages and building a brand that bridges African dance music with the international club scene.
A Full-Circle Moment in Tulum
Fast forward to 2026, and the story comes full circle. Shimza revealed that Magik Luciano remains one of the many industry figures who have continued to support him throughout his journey. That ongoing relationship was symbolically sealed when Luciano performed at Shimza’s very first Shimza & Co event in Tulum, Mexico.
The moment, Shimza shared, was deeply emotional. Amid the energy of the event, he stepped away briefly, overcome with flashbacks of the first time they shared a stage together nearly ten years ago.
Gratitude and Legacy
Shimza ended his reflection with a message of gratitude, publicly thanking Magik Luciano for believing in him when he was still an unknown artist from South Africa. The post highlights not only the importance of mentorship in the music industry, but also the power of consistency, relationships, and staying grounded as success grows.
As Shimza continues to expand the Shimza & Co movement globally, his story stands as a reminder that behind every global success is often a moment where someone opened a door — and believed first.
