From YouTube tutorials to festival stages, here’s how an Ethiopian psychology student became one of East Africa’s most innovative DJs.
As the number of African women DJs steadily grows,Lady Hash — one of Ethiopia’s pioneering female DJs — has carved out a unique path in East Africa’s music scene.
Hash began her journey seven years ago in her hometown of Addis Ababa, driven by a deep love for music. Her stage name soon followed, blending a playful nod to her love for cannabis with a deliberate statement to set herself apart from her male counterparts. “Back then, there was only one other female DJ [in Ethiopia]. I wanted people to know that I’m a woman when they book me,” she tells OkayAfrica.
She taught herself to DJ by watching YouTube tutorials. Today, she has performed at festivals and venues across East Africa, her favorite being Uganda’sNyege NyegeFestival. She is recognized for her magnetic stage presence and commitment to amplifying underground African electronic music.
Now based in Nairobi, Lady Hash spoke to OkayAfrica about her journey as a trailblazer, the challenges of moving countries, and her ambitious plans to reshape the music scene with her upcoming projects.
Check out the full interview here.
Source: OkayAfrica
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