Who is DJ Shiru?
DJ Shiru also known as the 256 Spin Doctor is called Kiberu Bashir born and raised in Nyendo, Masaka. He is a Ugandan disc jockey and record producer and a brother to the famous DJ Rota who was the first Ugandan to use a computerised disco system in 2002 and also set up a DJ school.
Age and Date of Birth
He is 40 years old and was born on the 27th of July, 1986.
Education
He studied primary at Buwaala primary school but due to financial constraints he was unable to proceed with secondary education. He loved football and once dreamed of becoming a footballer.
Marriage and Children.
He is allegedly in a relationship and has 3 children.
Following his brother’s footsteps: Becoming a Deejay.
DJ SHIRU started his career at 17 years while following in his brother’s footsteps, the famous DJ Rota in Kampala, Uganda. He used to perform for free at Club Y2K in Kireka and eventually was paid a fee of Shs 6000.
The breakthrough that changed everything
He became famous in 2006 after his debut at the famous Pearl of Africa music awards that made him get ranked among Uganda’s top deejays and introduced him to the greater public. This opened doors for him to bigger events, new professional relationships and opportunities to work with established musicians.
Radio and Television career.
He joined Dembe FM in 2008 and together with MC Percy hosted the Dance Party show on Saturdays. Later in 2009, he joined Bukedde TV and eventually the radio. He now works at Record FM 97.7 and is the show host of the Dance Floor at One.
Sharing the Stage with International Stars.
One of the notable achievements of Dj Shiru’s career is his involvement in hosting international artists in Uganda as the host DJ to artists R. Kelly, Kingston, Sean Paul, UB40, Demarco, Konshens, , Beenie Man, Busy Signal, , Akon, Wyclef Jean, Chaka , Chico Chimola, Davido, Sisqo, P Square, Fuse ODG, Pato, Neyo, Kiss Daniel, Alaine and Diamond Platinumz, among others.
Shiru Beyond Deejaying
DJ Shiru did not just stick to playing music at entertainment venues but instead gradually expanded into music production, remixing and collaborative music projects. One of his notable projects was Ladies Nite which brought together several Ugandan musicians including Jackie Chandiru, AK47, Eddy Kenzo, Navio, Coco Finger and Roni Banton. Other projects he worked on are Mr. DJ, Better Than Dem, Tell Me and Tetunatuka. During this work, he has collaborated with local musicians like Radio & Weasle, Bebe cool, Chameleon, Irene Ntale, Sheebah, Peter miles, Cindy, Remah, Eddy Kenzo, Gravity, Aziz Azion,Juliana Kanyomozi, Vinka, Jowy Landa, and many others.
The entrepreneur behind the decks
Shiru runs a record label known as Shirumatic pro where he records music, signs musicians and also through this label he manages to do his branding. He also hosts a number of shows annually including the Mage Shirunatic experience and the East African Deejayz Carnival.
DJ Shiru nonstops
His latest nonstop is called “ We Don’t Stop” and was released this year. It is available on his Youtube page and several other platforms.
Awards and Recognition
He has won a number of awards including the Hipipo awards of the years 2013-2016. He also won multiple Buzz teen Awards for a remarkable period of years, An Icon Deejay Award in the UK in 2009, Recognition at the Golden Awards, A Lifetime Achievement Award from the 2016 Buzz Teen Awards, celebrating a decade of award-winning performances and many others.
