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South African DJ Shimza is riding high after delivering a standout performance at Coachella 2026, marking a major moment in his international career.
The acclaimed producer took to the global stage over the weekend, where he performed alongside Dutch DJ Afrojack, further cementing his growing influence in the electronic music scene.
The performance quickly gained traction online, with fans and industry peers praising the achievement as a proud moment for South African talent.
Adding to the excitement, global superstar Shakira gave Shimza an unexpected nod.
The singer shared a snippet of his Coachella set on her Instagram Stories, where he played a remix he created for her track.
“What a way to start my week. Listening to this awesome remix for ‘Aigo Tu’,” she wrote.
Clearly thrilled by the recognition, Shimza shared a screenshot of Shakira’s post on X, expressing disbelief and excitement at the moment.
“Not Shakira sharing my Coachella video on her Instagram of me playing a remix I did for her,” he captioned.
The co-sign from one of the world’s biggest music stars has only amplified the significance of Shimza’s Coachella appearance, with many seeing it as a defining step in his global journey.
Fans flooded his mentions with congratulatory messages, celebrating both the performance and the international recognition.
Not Shakira sharing my Coachella video on her instagram of me playing a remix I did for her 🥹 pic.twitter.com/NIrmLVh4nk
— SHIMZA (@Shimza01) April 14, 2026