DJ Shiru Biography

DJ Shiru, born Kiberu Bashir, is a highly acclaimed Ugandan disc jockey who embarked on his career at the age of 17 under the mentorship of his renowned brother, DJ Rota, in Kampala, Uganda. Together, they played pivotal roles as some of the first Disc Jockeys to introduce international artists to the Ugandan music scene. Currently, DJ Shiru is the show host of the DanceFloor at 97.7 Record FM, one of Uganda's premier radio stations.

Career Highlights:

DJ Shiru rapidly ascended to become one of Uganda's top DJs, making his mark with a significant debut at the Pearl of Africa Music Awards in 2006. Throughout his career, he has had the honor of hosting and working with an impressive array of international artists, including R. Kelly, Sean Kingston, Sean Paul, UB40, Demarco, Konshens, Elephant Man, Beenie Man, Busy Signal, Kevin Lyttle, Akon, Wyclef Jean, Chaka Chaka, Chico Chimola, Davido, Sisqo, P Square, Fuse ODG, Patoranking, Neyo, Kiss Daniel, Alaine, Diamond Platnumz, and various local Ugandan house artists.

Additionally, DJ Shiru has left a significant impact on the Ugandan music scene, having produced or collaborated with esteemed local musicians such as Radio & Weasle, Bebe Cool, Chameleon, Irene Ntale, Aidan Quin, Sheebah, Peter Miles, Cindy, Remah, Eddy Kenzo, Gravity, Aziz Azion, Ray S, Juliana Kanyomozi, Vinka, Jowy Landa, and others.

Annual Events:

DJ Shiru is the mastermind behind several successful annual events, including "The Mega-Shirumatic Experience" and "East African Deejayz Carnival."

Partial Discography:

  1. Balalu (Feat. Grenade Official)
  2. Mr. Dj (Feat. Miranda Vasha and Recho Rey)
  3. Bailando refix (Feat. Sama Sojah)
  4. Tugumenyeka
  5. Kumugongo
  6. Kikute
  7. Double Trouble Remix
  8. Hakuna Kulala
  9. Push Up

Albums:

  1. We Can

    • Sidung Deh
    • Tukuba

  2. We Can (Part 2)

    • Tukuba
    • Born to Love You
    • Naigaga (Feat. Cosign and Maro Uganda)
    • Maaso (Balisa maaso) - Feat. Spice Diana
    • We can
    • Yitawo
    • Katika
    • Inama

  3. Born to Love

    • Cypher 2017
    • Born to Love
    • Double Trouble
    • Cypher
    • Njagala Kuzina
    • Baana Baliwo
    • Energy
    • Muwe Remix
    • Take it Slow

  4. Nothing to Something

    • Muliro
    • Party Time
    • Dance Well
    • Wi Di Best
    • Akayimba

Awards:

DJ Shiru has received numerous accolades throughout his illustrious career, including:

  • Buzz Teens Awards:
    • Wickedest Deejay of the Year 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
  • Icon Deejay Award United Kingdom 2009
  • Golden Awards:
    • Best Deejay in Uganda 2009/2010
  • Hipipo Awards:
    • Best Deejay of the Year 2013, 2014, 2015/16
  • Best of the Best Awards [BBA]:
    • Best Deejay of the Year 2015/16
  • Buzz Teens Awards:
    • Life Time Achievement Award celebrating 10 years of winning 2016

DJ Shiru's remarkable journey in the music industry and his consistent recognition highlight his significant contributions to the Ugandan and international music scenes.