DJ XZYL is one of hottest female DJs causing heat on the entertainment scenes, her striking beauty coupled with a bucket of talent has put her at a level of her own.
She is a DJ and a Radio personality, Howwe's Twine Ronnie traces how she has managed to stand tall in a industry dominated by Men.
Q: DJ Xzyl?? Your name is so brief, is it your real name?
A: No, Xzyl is for the job, my real name is FRANCHESIKA NYAKAISIKI.
Q: How long have you been a DJ and what inspired to get into a sector that is dominated by Men?
A: I have been doing it since 2012, I am a lady who likes taking up good challenges- the love and passion i have for Dee-jaying is unequalled and by the way, the ability to do what is perceived as masculine makes me a super woman, What a Man can do, a woman can do. We now have female conductors.
Q: Many people punctuate Dee-Jaying as a Career for bandits, do you receive any Criticisms from Society and how do you deal with it?
A: Of course, Yes. Society is so judgmental, many people have branded me "A good girl gone bad ", they think I am a gold digger of the sort. But a woman with an ambition never minds what others say, this is what brings food on my table, i am comfortable with what I am into and I don't see myself slowing down.
Q: Besides criticism from Society, What other challenges have you encountered being a female DJ?
A: My profession has many challenges involved, what profession doesn't have anyway? God has gifted me with sexiness and beauty in abundance and that's a bonus to my job however it has cost me a relationship or two because my ex's couldn't subscribe to the fact that males will me approach to request for a song.
Q: What do you like about a job that has cost you multiple relationships?
A: I like being a DJ a lot, Call it undying Love, I would get married to it if it were a Man. My job gives me chances to meet potential business partners or employers, Much as they say never make business plans in bars. Most Importantly, If the worst came to the worst, at least i am assured I have a skill to keep me going.
Q: In a nutshell, what does it take to be a successful DJ?
A: First, one should have the interest and commitment because this job is not as easy as it May seem to be. It requires loads of hard work, creativity and research.
