The Rap Type Mag Awards (RTM Awards) celebrated more than music and entertainment when a local rapper named Dala Fam was honoured with a special trophy for making a meaningful impact at Watervaal through Hip hop.
The award recognised Dala Fam’s contribution to the communities around Watervaal and surroundings through hip hop, highlighting the power of music to inspire, connect and create positive change beyond the stage.
Dala Fam Started his Music Journey around the age of 12/13 where his father used to visit Makapeni’s Studio to fix Computers. He fell in love with what was happening and the journey started
Dala Fam got inspired or motivated by Makapeni. Makapeni started a movement to keep youth out of the streets as some did drugs and other substances abuse, that’s where Dala Fam got more inspired and started rapping.
After joining the hip hop game, Dala Fam started working with a lot of rappers where he also became an inspiration to other Rappers in his hood. He encourages people to study something related to what they love… meaning that musicians must study sound engineering like he did so that the love of music becomes a profession
One song that made Dala Fam loved by people is “Ahi Fambi” that he did with Dj HopeStar.
Dala Fam used to Rap a lot in English and people didn’t feel his songs, so “Ahi Fambi” turned his hip hop career into something huge in the hood and surroundings
”Ahi Fambi” took Dala Fam to TV screens, the song played in big music channels like MTV, Channel O, Trace and more. Then he gained fame and lots of attention from his surroundings.
Dala Fam had a lot achievements in the hip hop game including being the first rapper in his hood to appear on TV, being on the top 30 on Munghana Lonene fm with a song - Pusha Spani ft. Mchangani
The trophy serves as a symbol of appreciation for the rapper’s dedication and contribution to the community, while also encouraging other artists to use their platforms for positive influence.
The RTM Awards continue to create a platform for celebrating the people who contribute to the development of hip hop at grassroots level. Through recognising artists, legends and community contributors, Rap Type Mag hopes to inspire a new generation to understand that hip hop is not only a form of entertainment, but also a powerful tool for expression, unity and community development.
The honour is a reminder that an artist’s legacy can extend far beyond the music — it can be found in the lives they touch and the communities they help build.
Big Shout out to Dala Fam.
Thank You for Pushing the Hip hop Culture around Watervaal and surrounding communities #RTMAwards #RaptypeMag
