DJ Bigboy
Two times SA Hip Hop awards winner Onalerona MacDonald “DJ BigBoy” Dingoko, born and bred in at Mahikeng, sees himself as a lover of music, radio and listeners. He is no stranger to radio. His first radio experience dates back to 1999 where he featured on Radio Bop with the likes of Chris Motshabi and Khaya Kool. Fast-forward to 2006, DJ BigBoy was named the first afternoon drive show host for a newly launched community radio station, Mafikeng FM.
From community radio, DJ BigBoy featured on a slot at YFM as a mix DJ and in 2012 he joined Motsweding FM. He is the current Host for Motswako, show that broadcast on Friday between 20h00 to 22h00 and Saturday 18h00 to 21h00 with Mo Setumo as his co-host. DJ BigBoy is a DJ at heart and also a smart businessman.
Birthday: 28 January
Place of Birth: Mahikeng
Your Secret Passion: Watching Documentaries
Worst day of the week: Monday
If you could invite any three people, dead or alive, for dinner, who would they be and why?
Dr. Dre, Aliko Dangote, and Patrice Motsepe. I just want to know how they did it, how they are doing it, and how they plan to keep it going.
The thing you’re most proud of: Building my career and business from the ground up.
Your likes: Music and people
Dislikes: Jelousy, and people with negative energy
Favourite musician or band: Hip Hop Pantsula
Web links to find out more about you: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
What advice would you give to people who would like to work in this particular field?
Be yourself and just do it.
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