Gugu Khathi celebrates 21 years of love with DJ Tira: ‘I’d do it all over’

Gugu Khathi is celebrating 21 years of love with DJ Tira, reflecting on a journey that began with sparks and has grown into a steady partnership.

In a social media post, she wrote: “Twenty-one years of us @djtira - twelve of them married. We’ve grown from sparks to a steady, generous flame that warms the everyday.

"Thank you for the laughter that finds us in grocery aisles, the hand that reaches for mine in hard moments and the way we keep choosing each other, again and again."

"Here’s to the quiet miracles of ordinary days, the adventures we still haven’t taken, and a love that keeps learning, deepening and daring. I’d do it all over - every detour, every dance, every dawn - with you Sotobe Wami.”

DJ Tira responded: “My love, where do I begin? You make life worth living. I love you.”

DJ Tira, born Mthokozisi Khathi, is a South African DJ, record producer and businessman. He founded the record label Afrotainment, which has played a key role in South Africa’s music industry, particularly in the rise of gqom music.

Gugu is an entrepreneur, motivational speaker and television personality. She is the founder and the chief executive officer of the global women empowerment network “I Am a Woman of Influence”. 

She also appeared in a cameo role on “The Real Housewives of Johannesburg”, and her involvement was linked to discussions around the show’s third season being discontinued.

The couple is known for their strong foundation, mutual support and focus on family. They maintain their relationship outside of social media drama, working together to build their individual brands while making time for each other.

Their relationship is often cited as an example of “black love” in the public eye, representing a partnership built on trust, respect, and shared goals.

Their 21 years together highlight how long-term commitment can thrive alongside busy careers, and their open reflections on love, family, and partnership provide a model for couples navigating both life and work in the public sphere.