Mr Nom-Nom to DJ Msaro: Remembering the Soweto Artist Behind Ama Nom Nom

 DJ Msaro, also known as Mr Nom-Nom, has reportedly died, prompting tributes from listeners and members of South Africa’s music community and beyond. The Soweto-born DJ and producer was associated with the Amapiano scene and built a reputation through mixes, production work, collaborations, and support for emerging artists. News of his reported passing emerged on October 3, 2026. While the announcement has generated sadness among people familiar with his music, details about the death remain unconfirmed, including its circumstances and cause.

Born and raised in Diepkloof, Soweto, Msaro developed his musical identity through a broad range of influences. Soul, deep house, jazz, Kwaito, and Amapiano all formed part of the musical environment that shaped his music. Those influences helped position him within a South African soundscape where established styles and newer forms continue to intersect and evolve. Professionally known as Msaro and also called Mr Nom-Nom, he developed an identity that listeners could recognize across his DJ work and music projects.

One of the most recognizable parts of Msaro’s career was his “Ama Nom Nom” and “Musical Exclusiv” mixes. These projects gave listeners an extended way to experience his approach to DJing and reflected his connection to evolving Amapiano and electronic music communities. His work was not limited to playing or compiling music. Msaro also produced music and collaborated with artists, allowing him to participate in the creative process itself from multiple sides of the industry.

A 2023 profile described “Guitar Session,” featuring Thee Exclusive, as Msaro’s debut single while he prepared additional projects. The profile also highlighted his relationships with established and emerging artists and his interest in helping develop new talent. That aspect of his career is significant because a music community is sustained not only by performers with established audiences, but also by people who share knowledge, create opportunities, and encourage newer musicians as they grow.

Msaro’s musical activity continued into 2026, with his work appearing on streaming and music-release platforms through projects involving artists and producers connected to South Africa’s Amapiano and electronic scenes. His available artist biography also described him as a mentor to emerging producers in Soweto. That role added another dimension to his musical identity. Beyond his own releases and mixes, he was associated with helping other artists and producers navigate a competitive and constantly changing music environment.

For Soweto’s music community, Msaro’s reported death marks the loss of an artist whose work connected performance, production, collaboration, and mentorship. His “Ama Nom Nom” identity became part of how listeners encountered his music, while his production and collaborative activities extended his reach beyond individual DJ sets. His documented professional work with developing musicians shows that his contribution included an investment in the next generation of talent.

As of October 3, 2026, the circumstances and cause of DJ Msaro’s reported death have not been publicly established in the information provided. His age, family survivors, and funeral or memorial arrangements also remain undisclosed. Those details should not be assumed until confirmed by family, representatives, or reliable South African sources. For now, listeners and members of the music community remember Msaro for the sounds he created, the mixes he shared, and the support he offered to emerging talent in Soweto and South Africa. His reported passing leaves those connections at the center of his remembrance.