Funky Qla, real name Sphamandla Qiniso Ngema is a Durban based music maestro who produces Gqom House; the dark steel-cladded, drum- pounding music genre straight from the Durban townships. The #FreshPrinceOfGqom has been making music since 2011 but gained traction in the year 2016 when he produced “Konke Kuhamba Kahle” that featured in “Durban’s Finest” Reloaded album. His latest offerings are OBALEKA, featuring Dj Websta; Biggie on the vocals, as well as GWARA GWARA by DJ Bongz, both which dropped in the first quarter of 2018. These instant dance floor fillers are spreading like wild fire in the South African music scene by charting on the Gagasi FM chart and enjoying high rotation spins on radio and music networks such as Ukhozi FM and Metro FM. Funky Qla wasted no time, releasing more projects ft. DJ Sox on Ngiphethe Izinto and Iyakhuluma with Nu Era further proving that he is not a “one hit wonder”. As a producer and deejay, Funky Qla has worked with various established musicians, vocalists, DJs and bands. In addition, some of his musical production and sound engineering work appears on the albums of artists such as. DJ Tira & Sox Babes Wodumo Mampintsha DJ Bongz Rudeboyz DJ Websta Dbn Nyts