Shimza at LIV at Fontainebleau

Shimza holds a coveted Las Vegas residency at LIV at Fontainebleau, one of the most prestigious nightclubs on the Las Vegas Strip. Known for delivering unforgettable afro house / afro tech sets, Shimza's performances at LIV at Fontainebleau have become a must-see experience for anyone visiting Vegas.

Shimza typically performs on weekend nights (Thursday through Saturday), drawing massive crowds of EDM fans and nightlife enthusiasts. The state-of-the-art sound system and immersive lighting at LIV at Fontainebleau provide the perfect backdrop for Shimza's high-energy performances.

As a resident artist, Shimza performs multiple dates throughout the year at LIV at Fontainebleau. Each show features a unique setlist and production elements that make every night different. Whether you're a longtime fan or experiencing Shimza live for the first time, a night at LIV at Fontainebleauis an experience you won't forget.

Kholofelo Ashley Raphala — performing as Shimza — is a South African DJ and music producer born and raised in Tembisa, Gauteng, who began DJing at age 15 and has become one of the defining figures in the global Afro house and Afro tech movement. His nickname 'Effect Master' reflects a DJing technique built around complex cueing, looping, and layering that distinguishes his sets from standard DJ performances — a style documented by DJ Mag as central to the infectious, technically sophisticated quality of his dancefloor programming. He debuted his Soulistic Music-signed album Shimuzic in 2015, establishing his production credentials alongside his live performance reputation. His international career accelerated through European touring across London, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Manchester, and New York, with his 2016 Ibiza debut at Destino's Closing Party alongside Luciano providing the high-profile endorsement from a figure at the serious end of the underground electronic music community. His collaboration 'Uwrongo' (2020) with Black Motion, Prince Kaybee, and Ami Faku and his viral track 'Darling' featuring Aloe Blacc — which surpassed one million Spotify streams — demonstrated his ability to bridge the Afro house underground with commercially accessible crossover productions. His 'One Man Show' is a charity-driven annual concert held on Christmas Day in Tembisa, which grew from 800 attendees in 2006 to over 15,000 in 2019 — a community-rooted event that reflects a career built as much on local cultural responsibility as on international touring ambition. His Las Vegas debut at LIV Nightclub at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on September 20, 2026 brings one of South Africa's most globally recognized Afro house exports to the Strip's premier hip-hop and house crossover venue. Guest list through NoCoverVegas for Shimza at LIV Nightclub provides free entry for qualifying guests. Sources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimza, ra.co/dj/shimza/biography, app.discotech.me/events/38112591-special-guest-at-liv

As a headliner at LIV at Fontainebleau, Shimza commands the main stage and draws some of the largest crowds on the Las Vegas Strip. Headliner nights at LIV at Fontainebleau typically sell out, which is why getting on the free guest list early is essential. We recommend signing up at least 24-48 hours in advance and arriving by 10:30 PM to guarantee entry.

Vegas nightlife can be expensive, but it doesn't have to be. The NoCoverVegas guest list gets you into LIV at Fontainebleau to see Shimza completely free — no cover charge, no ticket purchase, no hidden fees.