FROM ALEXANDRA STREETS TO GQ COVER: MR JAZZIQ’S REMARKABLE AMAPIANO JOURNEY

βGrowing up, I used to be obsessed with fashion magazines especially GQ cause thatβs where most of my style inspiration would come from. And Iβm honestly very humbled that I , Tumelo a kid from the dusty streets of Alexandra is on the cover of such a prestigious magazine and cannot wait for the world to be inspired by my story”
Mr Jazziq
Amapiano pioneer and businessman, Mr. Jazziq shines bright on the latest cover of GQ South Africa in partnership with Italian fashion brand, Spitz.
Amapiano’s Trailblazing Star
Born Tumelo Manyoni, Mr. Jazziq was introduced to the world as one half of JazziDisciples, a duo from Alexandra, whose dream was to take Amapiano to the world. Mr Jazziq has gone on to reshape the sound, release platinum-selling records, and build a well-grounded brand through this popular dance sun-genre.
Style Inspiration and Humble Beginnings
Speaking on the cover an excited Mr Jazziq expressed the following βGrowing up, I used to be obsessed with fashion magazines especially GQ cause thatβs where most of my style inspiration would come from. And Iβm honestly very humbled that I, Tumelo a kid from the dusty streets of Alexandra is on the cover of such a prestigious magazine and cannot wait for the world to be inspired by my storyβ
From Alexandra Streets to International Fame
On this GQ wealth issue, Mr Jazziq and the editor, take fans on a journey of how the rising star became one of the most sort out DJs/ producers. His successful business ventures, and his pedagogic, podcast βJazziq and Friends in collaboration with Spitz.

Mr. Jazziq’s journey from music, business, and who he is as a man is full of a wealth of both knowledge and antidotes that are key to what the GQ brand represents. Having him as a cover star for our Wealth Issue was the right kind of move. I can’t wait for people to immerse themselves in both the magazine as well as the brilliant interview, ‘ says GQ Editor-in-Chief Molife Kumona.
Grab Your Copy
The issue is available on shelves nationwide and digitally as well from today.
Mr. Jazziq is currently on his first USA tour and will be officially back in the country in time for summer 2023 with new music and a new season of his popular podcast, Jazziq and Friends.