DJ Lag Nominated for Best Gqom Act & Best Collaboration at the 20th Urban Music Awards

DJ Lag continues to cement his status as a global pioneer of Gqom, earning two nominations at the 2025 Urban Music Awards South Africa. As the awards celebrate 20 years of excellence in music, DJ Lag is recognized in the categories of Best Gqom Act and Best Collaboration for his 2021 track Overdue featuring Tyla.

The Urban Music Awards (UMA) is an internationally recognized platform that celebrates the best in hip-hop, R&B, house, and more. With millions of public votes determining the nominees and winners, this year’s award ceremony will take place on 4 May 2025 at the Heartfelt Arena in Pretoria, where the winners will be announced in a glamorous celebration of South Africa’s finest musical talent.

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This recognition further solidifies DJ Lag’s influence on the global music scene, as he continues to push Gqom to new heights.