Rwandan deejay Sonia Kayitesi, popularly known as DJ Sonia, has scooped DJ of the year at the 2024 Zikomo Africa Awards.

The awards ceremony, held in South Africa on Wednesday, December 4, saw the deejay win in the Zikomo DJ category after triumphing over fifteen deejays from across the continent.

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"I’m incredibly honored to receive this award. It means so much to me because it represents not just my hard work but also the passion I pour into every set,” she told The New Times.

"Being recognized at this level gives me the motivation to push even further, elevate my craft and inspire others who dream of being DJs. This is not just a win for me, it’s a milestone in my journey and a reminder that music truly connects us all,” she added.

Earlier this year, DJ Sonia was also nominated in the Youth Excellence Awards (YEA) for the DJ of the year category.

Zikomo Africa Awards have since 2021 been celebrating organisations, entertainers and other minorities in music, film, philanthropy and fashion in Zambia and other African countries. The awards also recognize humanitarians who are helping the needy in communities.