DJ Andy X puts up fair show
Tuesday, March 03, 2015
DJ Andy X
Born Andile Xolo over three decades ago, the renowned disc jockey came on stage well after midnight and put up a fair show, which saw hundreds of fans dancing to some of the best hits he belted out.
The celebrated but simple disc jockey seen on Africa’s biggest television channel, Channel O sneaked into the club minutes after midnight. Most of the fans did not recognise him because of his simplicity. The few fans that did recognise him as he entered the club clamoured for his attention or even just to touch the seam of his simple white T-Shirt. DJ Andy X went straight for the VIP lounge and relaxed for half an hour before taking to the music box to do what he knows best – spinning vinyl on the decks.
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