I worked as a sweeper- DJ Demakufu’s rise to the top

"I worked as a sweeper, or whatever other jobs would be there." Photo: Courtesy.

You know the name Demakufu sounds like wild fruit or those herbs that grow in the forest. Any special meaning?

When I was starting out, I called myself DJ Firstborn. I knew there was a DJ Lastborn, so I went for that. I was also the first-born in our family. But when I was recording the drop for my intro, which would be used in my mixes, the guy had these catchphrases he would say before introducing me, and the word ‘Demakufu’ was part of it. It was catchy. A lot of people remembered it instantly, so I realised it would be perfect for me.