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Shafik Ramanthan (born in Uganda), known professionally as DJ Fikie is a Ugandan Disco Jockey, Nightclub Hosting, Music Executive, and Founder of African Mondays Leading Event and Night Show in Uganda. He is a frequent collaborator of fellow Ugandan-bred artists, Zex Bilangilangi, and Harrison Fire,[1][2][3] and; among various other records for the Dancehall and AfroBeat genres since his entrance into mainstream music with Latinum 2018 single, "Tornado",[4] he has managed to interact, share Deejay production knowledge and work with some of the prominent main ugandan Artists.

DJ Fikie
Birth nameShafik Ramanthan
OriginKampala, uganda
GenresReggea, Pop, Dancehall
Occupation(s)Disco jockey, music executive, music promoter
Years active2016
SpouseHasfwa Namuleme

Personal Life:

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Shafik was born in Kampala District Uganda and growing up, In 2019 Shafik introduced and got married to Hasfwa Namuleme a businesswoman and entrepreneur, the introduction party took place in Kampala,[5][6][7]

Career:

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DJ Fikie started using his current music name in 2016 with his first Night Show with Top Boy MC at Game Club Wandegeya Hosted By Kajoe Events.[8] He joined The Mega-Shirumatic Experience owned by DJ Shiru as an Assistant DJ at Laftaz Lounge before starting his own African Mondays in Kololo.[9][10][11] In 2023, he released a single produced by Producer Hey Sekret titled "What A Man ft Zex Bilangilangi"[3]. He had his first festival, called Dj Fikie Music Fest, at kololo[12]

Award and Nominees:

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Hipipo Awards 2015[13]

Discography:

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Tonado Featuring Latinum

Sugar Daddy Featuring Kvan

What A Man Featuring Zex Bilangilangi

Dax Vibez

References

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  1. ^ Ruby, Josh (2021-11-09). "1000 Songs: Harrison Fire releases new album". MBU. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  2. ^ G-Khast, Stuart (2021-11-09). "Harrison Fire releases brand new Music album "The 1000 songs Album."". BigEye.UG. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  3. ^ a b "DJ Fikie ft. Zex Bilangilangi 'What A Man': New Music Uganda ⚜ Latest music news online". mdundo.com. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  4. ^ "Tornado by Dj Fikie ft Latinum - MP3 Download, Audio Download". www.howwe.ug. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
  5. ^ Nantambi, Esther (2019-05-02). "DJ Fikie set to be introduced again months after first marriage ceremony - Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos". Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos - Life of Uganda's celebrities, lifestyle, music and humour. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  6. ^ "DJ Fickie Dumped Like a Hot Potato, Fiance Moves On After Break Up". blizz.co.ug. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  7. ^ Baddest, B. B. (2019-05-01). "PHOTOS: City Spinmaster Dj Fikie Introduced By Lover. Set To Eat Things Under No Pressure". Galaxy FM 100.2. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  8. ^ Lubandi, Joseph (2017-11-03). "DJ Fikie, Top Boy MC scoop a multi-Million deal with Game Club". 411 UG. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  9. ^ sqoopadmin (2018-05-25). "DJ Fikie leaves Laftaz Lounge - Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos". Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  10. ^ sqoopadmin (2018-01-20). "DJ Shiru damages Fikie's turntables - Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos". Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  11. ^ "Dj Shiru And Dj Fikie Take Their Beef To Another Level - Howwe.ug". www.howwe.ug. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  12. ^ BigEyeUg3 (2022-10-10). "Photos: DJ Fikie festival well attended at Cask Lounge". BigEye.UG. Retrieved 2024-09-25.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  13. ^ Akan, Joey (2020-01-13). "Voting Opens for Ugandan HiPipo Music Awards". News Central TV | Latest Breaking News Across Africa, Daily News in Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Kenya and Egypt Today. - Africa. First. Retrieved 2024-09-25.