#The Best Thing Ever
DJ Sabby, born Sabelo Mtshali, is a visionary award-winning broadcaster that stands as one of the premiere entertainment figures working within the African music, radio and television space.
True Love Magazine named Mtshali as a pioneer who has shifted and shaped music within the last decade; his growing legacy is staggered with accomplishments that truly showcase why he’s referred to as The Best Thing Ever. Some of the trailblazing entertainer’s highlights include 1) championing MetroFM’s Top 30 Chart Show to the station’s number one program during his hosting run; 2) leading YFM’s longest running drive time-show with the iconic The Best Drive, 3) making his television prime-time debut as the host of Mzansi Magic’s flagship competition Clash of The Choirs and 4) Partnering up with BBC 1Xtra’s DJ Ace and Power 105’s Nyla Symonee to create #OneLoveCrew, a platform and radio show that showcases some of the best Hip-Hop and R&B music from across the world.
A home-grown family man with global appeal, DJ Sabby is an inspirational all-rounder that continues to prove himself as a broadcasting all-rounder that continues to back up his assertion as The Best Thing Ever.
The BEST in Radio Broadcasting
With a radio career spanning 15 years, DJ Sabby cruised his way into public acclaim through his groundbreaking run on YFM’s afternoon drive with The Best Drive. Mtshali made history with The Best Drive as it became the longest running drive time show in South Africa among urban radio stations. The show racked multiple radio nominations in its 5 year run, pushing the envelope by attracting internationally acclaimed guests like David Kaluuya, Chloe x Halle & T.I onto the show.
The Best Thing Ever’s international footprint grew when he joined DJ Edu’s BBC’s radio show #ThisIsAfrica in 2019. Sabby served as a correspondent profiling futuristic African acts within the music space to #ThisIsAfrica’s audiences across 50 different countries. His international influence continues to grow through his work with #ONELOVECREW, a collaborative partnership with BBC1Xtra’s DJ Ace (UK) & Power 105’s Nyla Symonee (USA) that spotlights hip-hop and R&B music from across the world.
DJ Sabby currently hosts a programme showcasing the hottest African R&B acts every Saturday from 22H00 until midnight on BBC’s 1Xtra through the One Love Crew collaboration.
The Music & Cultural Force
DJ Sabby moved to METRO FM in 2021 as the host of their then top 40 chart show, now known as the METRO FM Top 30. Within the first 12 months of Sabby taking the reins on The Chart Show the programme grew to become the station’s top show.
His work with Metro Top 40 resulted in his first Radio Awards win in the category of Best Music Show. His profile increased in 2022 when he was entrusted in hosting The Bridge on weekdays from 9am until noon on top of his successful run with Metro’s weekend chart show.
His rise at the station continued in 2023 when Mtshali was announced as the host of Metro FM’s flagship weekday breakfast show; BEST MORNINGS. DJ Sabby’s stellar reputation and work ethic speaks for itself as he continues to cement himself as one of Africa’s great contemporary broadcasters.
