Jabulani Mjey Zama, also known as Jigga Money, is a successful businessman from Durban.
He is best known as the founder and owner of Eyadini Lounge, a popular entertainment venue in the city.
His business acumen and innovative ideas have made him a respected figure in the South African business community.
Despite facing many challenges and setbacks throughout his career, Jigga persevered and built a successful and growing business that continues to attract customers from all over the country.
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- Full Name: Jabulani Mjey Zama
- Stage Name: Jigga Money
- Year of birth: 1976
- Date of death: August 13, 2023 (age 47)
- Place of birth: Umlazi, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Nationality: South African
- Occupation: South African businessman
- Height: 5’7
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Zama.
- Siblings: 1, Mbali Zama
- Ex-spouse: Madlamini Zama
- Children: 2
- Relationship: Divorced
- Net Worth: $100,000 to $1 million
Childhood life and education.
Jigga Money was born in 1976 in Umlazi, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa but very little information about his early life has been reported by the media. His exact date of birth is unknown, but it is known that he was raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Zama.
Jigga also has a sibling named Mbali Zama; he is of IsiZulu descent and is a Christian. Unfortunately, not much is known about Jigga’s education during his early years.
Career
Jigga Money is a well-known self-made businessman in South Africa. However, his career began outside the business world. He started out as a policeman before venturing into the tow truck business in Umlazi, Durban. In 2009, he purchased a property that was previously a car repair yard and started building the famous Eyadini Lounge.
The lounge opened in 2011 and has since become a popular event venue in Durban, attracting high-profile guests such as President Cyril Ramaphosa and ANC Director-General Paul Mashatile.
Jigga’s entrepreneurial journey continued with the founding of construction company Jigga Man Civil and Plant Hire and the development of Eyadini Lounge from scratch.
The shisha nyama culture has also united people and fostered a sense of community in the town of Umlazi. It has also become a popular tourist attraction, generating revenue for the local economy.
The success of Shisa Nyama has also inspired other towns to create their own versions, spreading the culture and creating similar opportunities for artists and jobs for young people.
Social media.
- Instagram Name: @jigamoney
Personal life
Jigga Money is a successful businessman and musician who is married to his wife, Madlamini Zama. The couple has two children together, but unfortunately, they are separated and in the process of divorce.
Sadly, Jigga Money passed away after battling kidney disease and suffering a stroke. He was undergoing dialysis treatment when he suddenly started vomiting while at the popular Eyadini restaurant and bar.
Net worth
Jigga Money’s success as an entrepreneur has made him a well-known figure in Durban. He is best known as the founder and owner of the Eyadini Lounge, a popular socialising spot in the city.
His estimated net worth is between $100,000 and $1 million, a testament to his business acumen and hard work.
