New faces to 5FM; DJ Warras and Tumi Voster are ready and rearing to go with their new time slot, weekday 19:00 – 22:00. Make sure your ears are tuned into the chaos that is, The 5th Element. The show will bring a balance between being informative and music relevant. There will be awesome features that will create opportunities to showcase young and underground talent with the likes of DJs Das Kapital and Vato Kayde.
Celebrating The Class Of 2023
Karabo hangs out with Top achievers from Reddford House Northcliff - Zain Kaka, Jessica Rashama and Nomali Mabena.
1/25/2024 • 13 minutes, 29 seconds
Social Media Trends To Look Forward To This Year
What are some of the massive digital and social media trends to look forward to this year? Karabo chats to Social Media Specialist Delecia_K to find out!
1/24/2024 • 15 minutes, 21 seconds
Tastemakers with TV Personality Moshe Ndiki
With a new reality show on the way, Moshe Ndiki is having an epic start to the year! The TV personality hung out with Karabo to talk about his career journey, fatherhood and what to expect on his brand new show.
1/24/2024 • 45 minutes, 5 seconds
Tastemakers with DJ/Producer Desiree
DJ/Producer Desiree chats to Karabo about travelling the world, her eclectic taste in music, and what she has in store for fans in 2024.
1/18/2024 • 30 minutes, 45 seconds
Tastemakers with Tik Tok Star Tiisetso Masike
Karabo hangs out with TV presenter and Tik Tok superstar Tiisetso Masike.
1/18/2024 • 33 minutes, 52 seconds
MIXOLOGY MONDAYS EP 38 THE SAKINA
1/17/2024 • 1 minute, 1 second
MIXOLOGY MONDAYS: THE MEDULLA
Mixologist Meli from Zioux in Joburg makes a delicious cocktail callled The Medulla.
1/17/2024 • 1 minute, 30 seconds
Karabo Big News of 2024 So Far
1/17/2024 • 15 minutes, 45 seconds
Tastemakers with Langa Mavuso
1/17/2024 • 35 minutes, 56 seconds
Tastemakers with Nakane
1/17/2024 • 18 minutes, 5 seconds
Tastemakers with Priddy Ugly
1/17/2024 • 30 minutes, 3 seconds
Tastemakers with Archie
1/17/2024 • 27 minutes, 34 seconds
Tastemakers with Mopheti Mobeba
1/17/2024 • 23 minutes, 14 seconds
Tastemakers with Zama Shenge
1/17/2024 • 15 minutes, 5 seconds
Music Interview with Booshle G
1/17/2024 • 4 minutes, 15 seconds
Music Interview with Booshle G
1/17/2024 • 4 minutes, 15 seconds
MIXOLOGY MONDAYS EP 33 RING OF FIRE
1/17/2024 • 1 minute, 25 seconds
Learn how to make Amarula's Festive cocktail "Berry Nice"
We’re making a classic Amarula cocktail for the festive season as we hang out with mixologist Emmanuel at the Artistryjhb. Grab your delicious ingredients and enjoy #MixologyMonday
1/17/2024 • 3 minutes, 42 seconds
Manifesting 2024
1/17/2024 • 7 minutes, 41 seconds
Tastemakers with Actress Samkelo Ndlovu
After a two year hiatus, SA film and tv Actress Samkelo Ndlovu is back with a bang. She catches up with Karabo about her much needed break, and her two big roles that she has landed.
1/17/2024 • 34 minutes, 1 second
Big News Stories That Will Have Our Attention In 2024
Karabo chats to Political Contributor, Journalist and Social Commentator Ayanda Sishi Wigzell about some of the big news stories in 2024 so far, and other news that will have our attention this year!
1/12/2024 • 19 minutes, 5 seconds
THE SAXBY TWINS DEBUT ON THE POP CHART
12/20/2023 • 14 minutes, 34 seconds
MIXOLOGY MONDAY: ALORA
Karabo hangs out with super Mixologist Meli from Zioux in Johannesburg to make a delicious cocktail called an Alora.
12/18/2023 • 1 minute, 21 seconds
Tastemakers with Hip Hop Star Bigstar Johnson
Karabo catches up with Hip Hop Artist Big Star Johnson about his new single, a new album dropping in January, and how he's been able to stay in the game for almost a decade.
12/18/2023 • 27 minutes, 10 seconds
Tastemakers with Models Veronique and Kelvin
South African models shine on global stage at World Fashion Week in Dubai and also off to represent Mzansi in Milan and London next year.
12/18/2023 • 24 minutes, 48 seconds
Tastemakers with Hip Hop Artist The Big Hash
The Big Hash is a South African rapper known for his series of releases. He hangs out with Karabo to reflect on his journey, brand new single "Another Day" and the excitement building up for his latest project out in Feb 2024.
12/14/2023 • 22 minutes, 47 seconds
Travel Hacks for Procrastinators
Karabo chats to Lifestyle and Travel Content Creator Senz Mthembu about travel tips this holiday season if you haven't started planning yet.
12/6/2023 • 6 minutes, 54 seconds
Tastemakers with Miss Teen Earth Chloe-Bester Christian
Karabo chats to 16 year old Miss Teen Earth International 2023 who recently represented South Africa in Ecuador.
12/6/2023 • 19 minutes, 42 seconds
Cyber Safety during the festive season
Festive season means tons of online scams! How can you ensure that you are safe? Karabo chats to cyber safety expert Rianette Leibonwitz on how you can protect yourself and your money this festive.
12/6/2023 • 7 minutes, 3 seconds
New Viral Trend: Rice Water Toner for Skincare?
Karabo chats to Skin Care Expert Karen Bester about a new trend breaking the internet: using rice water as a toner and influencers all over the world swear by it!
12/6/2023 • 6 minutes, 30 seconds
Tastemakers with Campus Presenter Nhloso Sibeko
A lover of music and radio, Boston Media House Student Nhloso Sibeko is radio's next big thing!
12/6/2023 • 26 minutes, 29 seconds
Mixology Monday: Mai Thai
Karabo hangs out with Mixologist Meli from Zioux, who shows off his skills and makes a yummy Mai Thai.
12/6/2023 • 2 minutes, 12 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH UNA RAMS
Unarine Rambani, known as Una Rams, is a genre-fluid producer and singer-songwriter from Limpopo, South Africa. Una Rams was announced as Apple Music's 'Up Next South Africa artist in 2021, a local version of their global emerging artist platform. Una Rams has a number of exceptional accomplishments under his belt, including collaborating with renowned international DJ Black Coffee on the song 'Flava', which was later reclaimed for Black Coffee's sixth studio album, Subconsciously, holding a Grammy. Una Rams has made his mark on the South African music community as a pop sensation, featuring on hit songs like DJ Speedsta's "No Stress". His work has made its way to talented producers like Muzi and pH Raw X, among other well-respected musicians in the country. Born to religious leaders, Una Rams grew up in Makwarela, Limpopo with music as an integral part of his life. He formed part of the church's music ensemble with his brothers, creating the perfect environment to learn about music production. Una Rams' parents also stressed the importance of education within their home, nurturing his curiosity and interest in science and technology. Through his family's guidance, Una Rams was able to simultaneously pursue his music career and graduate from the University of Pretoria with a BSc in Computer Sciences.
12/6/2023 • 28 minutes, 24 seconds
Tastemakers with Kim Engelbrecht
Kim Suzanne Engelbrecht is a South African actress. She is the recipient of two South African Film and Television Awards as well as a nomination for an International Emmy Award.
She is known for her roles as Lolly in the soap opera Isidingo, Sgt. Noma Banks on the Sci-fi series Dominion (2014–2015), Marlize DeVoe on The CW show The Flash (2017–2018), and the titular character in Reyka (2021).
11/22/2023 • 19 minutes, 35 seconds
MIXOLOGY MONDAYS EP 32 BIG MAN
We’re hanging out with Palesa from The Balcony in Johannesburg tonight to make a cognac inspired cocktail called “The Big Man”. Drank up and enjoy 🥃
11/22/2023 • 1 minute, 19 seconds
MIXOLOGY MONDAYS EP 31 BALCONY FIZZ
11/22/2023 • 1 minute, 42 seconds
Tastemakers with DJ SOSO
11/22/2023 • 32 minutes, 2 seconds
Tastemakers with Kevin Mdoka
11/22/2023 • 22 minutes, 43 seconds
Tastemakers with Thabang Kotlolo
11/22/2023 • 24 minutes, 33 seconds
Tastemakers with Trevor Stuurman
11/22/2023 • 37 minutes, 51 seconds
Tastemakers with Sabelo Ncube
Sabelo Ncube, better known as “Ghost”, is a well-rounded, award-winning creative who dabbles in the music, television, modelling, fashion and events spaces.
With the titles Songwriter, Producer and Artist, he has created and been a part of several music projects that bring his undeniable talent to light.
He has gone on to work with well-known musicians in the South African industry and beyond.
11/22/2023 • 34 minutes, 11 seconds
Tastemakers with Robot Boi
11/22/2023 • 27 minutes, 33 seconds
Tastemakers with Adriaan Hughes
In today's Tastemakers Karabo chats to Adriaan Hughes – Dancer, cheorographer and content creator. Also nominated for a Content Creator Award – Best Dancer Award.
11/22/2023 • 37 minutes, 49 seconds
Tastemakers with Lindokuhle
Lindokuhle Sobekwa is from a generation of South African photographers born after the first democratic elections of 1994. Through his participation in the Of Soul and Joy photography education programme in Thokoza in 2012, he realised that the medium of photography could be an essential tool to tell stories and interest him.
Sobekwa exhibited for the first time in 2013 as part of a group show in Thokoza organised by the Rubis Mécénat foundation. His photo essay Nyaope (2014) was published in the Mail & Guardian (South Africa), in Vice magazine’s annual Photo Issue and in the daily De Standaard (Belgium). In 2015, Sobekwa was awarded a scholarship to study at the Market Photo Workshop. That same year his series Nyaope was exhibited in another group show, Free From My Happiness, organised by Rubis Mécénat for the International Photo Festival of Ghent (Belgium). The exhibition toured additional sites in Belgium and South Africa. A publication edited by Tjorven Bruyneel included a selection of works.
Sobekwa was selected by the Magnum Foundation for Photography and Social Justice (NYC) to develop the project I carry Her photo with Me. In 2018 he received the Magnum Foundation Fund to continue his long-term project Nyaope.
In 2023, Sobekwa’s work was included in the group show Against the Grain at Goodman Gallery Johannesburg. His work was presented alongside Ernest Cole, David Goldblatt, Ruth Motau and Ming Smith. In 2021 Sobekwa completed a residency at A4 Foundation in Cape Town, culminating in a two-person exhibition with Mikhael Subotzky titled Tell It to the Mountains. Sobekwa opened his first museum show in 2022 at Huis Marseille (Netherlands), featuring the body of work Umkhondo. Tracing Memory as part of the summer programme, The beauty of the world so heavy. His hand-made photobook, I carry Her photo with Me, was included in African Cosmologies at the FotoFest Biennial Houston (2020), curated by Mark Sealy.
Sobekwa was named an official member of Magnum Photos in 2022 and has recently been awarded the inaugural John Kobal Foundation Fellowship.
11/22/2023 • 43 minutes, 9 seconds
Tastemakers with Mopheti Mobeba
11/22/2023 • 23 minutes, 14 seconds
Tastemakers with Nirvana Mseleku
11/22/2023 • 35 minutes, 54 seconds
Tastemakers with Author Welcome Lishivha
11/22/2023 • 34 minutes, 36 seconds
Tastemakers with Lebohang Msiza
Lebohang Msiza is an actor who hails from Kwa-Thema where his passion for the arts began. Lebo has indulged in every aspect of the performing arts, including music, modelling and dancing until he finally found his passion in acting. Lebo has acted in numerous shows and is determined to become a leading man in the entertainment.
Although he started out as a dancer, Lebo has always been passionate about acting and only started to pursue his dream in 2014.
The talented actor gained popularity after he became a finalist on SABC3 talent search competition series The Final Cut, in 2017.
His big debut role was on Generations the Legacy in 2015.
11/22/2023 • 34 minutes, 3 seconds
Tastemakers with Karabo Peter
11/22/2023 • 30 minutes, 33 seconds
Tastemakers with Zabelo
11/22/2023 • 21 minutes, 1 second
Tastemakers with Azanda Nyangintsimbi
Azanda Nyangintsimbi is an artist living in Pretoria, Gauteng. Specialising in drawing with charcoal, Azanda is currently a student at Pretoria Boys High School. His work focuses on capturing the essence of our surroundings, encompassing the emotions we experience and exploring the depths of identity and individuality. Themes of history, skin, and bodies are a common thread in his work, often emphasised through the use of light and shadow to convey depth and emotion.
11/22/2023 • 18 minutes, 26 seconds
Tastemakers with Eduardo Cachucho
11/22/2023 • 29 minutes, 12 seconds
Tastemakers with Muzi
He is loved and celebrated by many across the globe, when you talk about modern African music, that’s rooted in Mzansi but really for the world, you absolutely can’t not mention Empangeni born musician, Muzi. It’s been wonderful to follow his musical journey, watch him collaborate with international brands and perform on world stages. It’s a busy and exciting time now and I’m super glad he could make a stop at 5 Nights.
11/22/2023 • 26 minutes, 26 seconds
Tastemakers with Kitana van der Mescht
11/22/2023 • 25 minutes, 24 seconds
Tastemakers with Khumoetsile Mosidi
11/22/2023 • 22 minutes, 43 seconds
Tastemakers with Upcoming Artist Dali
11/22/2023 • 18 minutes, 41 seconds
MIXOLOGY MONDAY EP30 BARBIE
This week Karabo hangs out with mixologist Ceyonce and they make a “Barbie" inspired gin cocktail #MixologyMondays
11/22/2023 • 1 minute, 52 seconds
Interview with Daniel Swan
11/22/2023 • 14 minutes, 1 second
MIXOLOGY MONDAYS EP 27 ESSPRESSO MARTINI
A classic Espresso Martini by mixologist Maynard Boozen is on the menu tonight #MixologyMondays #5Nights
11/22/2023 • 2 minutes, 59 seconds
MIXOLOGY MONDAYS EP 25 FRESH AF
It’s cocktail o’clock with Karabo and Pro-Mixologist Maynard Booyzen. Tonight we’re making a gin cocktail called “Fresh AF”! 🥳🍹
11/22/2023 • 2 minutes, 36 seconds
MIXOLOGY MONDAYS EP 26 I AM ROOT
Wrapping up the long weekend with a delicious cocktail from Maynard Boozen from @ethos.sa. Grab your ingredients and enjoy 🥂#MixologyMondays #5Nights
11/22/2023 • 2 minutes, 5 seconds
Tastemakers with Grammy Award Winning Artist Nomcebo Zikode
Fresh from winning a Trace award for Best Global African Artist, and a hot new single. Karabo catches up with Nomcebo Zikode
11/22/2023 • 33 minutes, 22 seconds
Tastemakers with Belinda Gwala
Content Creator and viral superstar Belinda Gwala talks about her journey as a skin care and beauty influencer.
11/8/2023 • 40 minutes, 19 seconds
Tastemakers with Lawrence Maleka
Fresh from hosting and bagging another SAFTA, actor and TV Host Lawrence Maleka reflects on his career journey and how he's won the hearts of South Africans.
11/8/2023 • 39 minutes, 38 seconds
MIXOLOGY MONDAYS: WALKING TALL
Tequila lovers unite! Here’s another delicious cocktail made by pro mixologist Maynard Boozenm, enjoy 🥂 #MixologyMondays
11/8/2023 • 2 minutes, 41 seconds
Tastemakers with Campus DJ Karabo Sandz
Karabo Sandz is a talented campus radio DJ from CUTFM. He hangs out with Karabo Ntshweng from our studios in Bloem, for a fun filled round of Tastemakers.
11/8/2023 • 30 minutes, 31 seconds
MIXOLOGY MONDAY: LAVINA (NON-ALCOHOLIC)
It's cocktail o'clock on #5Nights! This week @KaraboNtshweng hangs out with mixologist @Ceyonce_Gugu from @Zioux_JHB and they make a non-alcoholic gin inspired drink called "Lavina" #MixologyMondays
11/8/2023 • 2 minutes, 33 seconds
Tastemakers with Musician Amy Jones
With a brand new album and hot number 1 on the 5 Nights Dance Chart, Amy Jones is one to watch! She hangs out with Karabo for Tastemakers.
11/7/2023 • 36 minutes, 43 seconds
Tastemakers with Zee Fitness Junkie
Zinhle Masango aka Zee Fitness Junkie is a 2021 SA bodybuilding champ, Certified nutritionist, Certified life coach, Award winning content creator
11/7/2023 • 26 minutes, 32 seconds
Tastemakers with Mziyanda aka Queen Lohaanda
Model, DJ, Photographer, Artist and Content Creator Mziyanda chats to Karabo for an epic round of Taste Makers.
11/7/2023 • 30 minutes, 27 seconds
Tastemakers with Singer and Songwriter Marieme
Marieme is a Senegalese American artist whose music focuses on themes of Self Love, Revolution, and Empowerment. Her upbringing and being uprooted by war at 6 months old in Senegal and moving with nothing to America, has shaped Marieme into a messenger of Love.
11/7/2023 • 27 minutes, 9 seconds
MIXOLOGY MONDAY: PINK PANTHER
This week Karabo hangs out with mixologist @Ceyonce_Gugu, they make a gin inspired drink called "The Pink Panther" #MixologyMondays
11/7/2023 • 1 minute, 44 seconds
Tastemakers with Musician MX Blouse
An exclusive and lots to celebrate with musician Mx Blouse as he takes us on a journey of his music career, his travels and what he has in store for fans.
11/7/2023 • 38 minutes, 27 seconds
Tastemakers with Arts Manager Karabo Legoabe
Karabo Legoabe is an award winning Producer, Production Designer and Arts Manager. She is currently the Operations Manager and Producer of University of Johannesburg Arts & Culture.
11/7/2023 • 30 minutes, 18 seconds
Tastemakers with Actor and TV Host Kat Sinivasan
From starting his career in his teens to being on of Mzansi's hottest presenters and now branching into acting. Kat Sinivasan reflects on his career journey with Karabo in this epic round of Taste Makers.
11/7/2023 • 34 minutes, 47 seconds
MIXOLOGY MONDAYS: WASTED IN NEW YORK
Joining us for Mixology Monday this month is award winning mixologist Maynard Booyzen. Karabo hung out with him at a beautiful restaurant in Rosebank and they made a delicious, different take on a traditional whiskey sour, called Wasted in New York. Grab your ingredients and try it out
10/20/2023 • 3 minutes, 4 seconds
Tastemakers with UJ FM's Phumelele Dlamini
Karabo chats to Masters Student and UJ FM Campus Radio Presenter Phumelele Dlamini.
10/20/2023 • 31 minutes, 37 seconds
Tastemakers with Nkuli Masemola
Karabo chats to DJ and Content Creator Nkuli Masemola about growing up queer in a small town, finding freedom and how he's managed to grow such a massive loyal online following.
10/20/2023 • 34 minutes, 9 seconds
Mental Health and Access to Care
On world mental health day, Karabo speaks to Clinical Psychologist Zamo Mbhele, about access to mental health care amongst South Africans, mental health and the digital space as well as where to go when you need help.
10/20/2023 • 28 minutes, 40 seconds
Celebrating An Alcohol Free Gin & Tonic Day
Happy International Gin and Tonic Day! Here's how you can celebrate it, alcohol free as we enjoy Ocsober and explore the sober curious movement.
10/19/2023 • 6 minutes, 57 seconds
Dealing With Workload Anxiety
We are almost at the end of the year and many of us are feeling not only tired and a bit burnt out but are also struggling to deal with workload anxiety.
Karabo chats to Devan Moonsamy, CCSA Registered Counsellor, Executive Coach and Psychological Safety Wellness Consultant as well as the author of The 8-Step Guide To Modern Mental Health" about managing workload anxiety.
10/12/2023 • 7 minutes, 57 seconds
RARE BLUE MOON
It's the ONLY Blue Super Moon of 2023, and it will be the biggest and brightest moon of the year.
“Once in a blue moon” is a common expression that has been used for a long time, and which means ‘not very often,’ or ‘very rarely.’
10/6/2023 • 8 minutes, 27 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH "SAM TECH GIRL" WRIGHT
n Desk Host & Shoutcaster, Tech Gaming Esports content creator Sam Wright hangs out with Karabo for an epic round of Taste Makers.
10/6/2023 • 39 minutes, 20 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH KHANYISA MAPIPA
Khanyisa Mapipa is Health Rights attorney and activist at the law centre, She holds a Bcom(law) and LLB degrees from Rhodes University and is currently pursuing her LLM in Human Rights through the Centre for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria.
Khanyisa has 7 years post admission experience, in which time she has worked both in the private and public sector, including the South African Human Rights Commission.
Khanyisa is a Mandela Washington Fellow and an alumnus of the Foundation for International Understanding Through Students within the University of Washington. Khanyisa is also a recipient of the 2023 Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans award.
Her current areas of expertise include sexual and reproductive health rights, oncology services, migrant health and emergency medical services.
10/6/2023 • 36 minutes
MIXOLOGY MONDAYS LAZY DAISY
This week, Mixologist @Lucyvanzee makes a yummy cocktail she calls “Lazy Daisy”. Grab your ingredients and enjoy #MixologyMonday
10/6/2023 • 2 minutes, 33 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH OFENTSE MOHUBE – Tuks FM
Karabo hangs out with 2nd year Social Work student and campus radio presenter, Ofentse Mohube.
10/6/2023 • 22 minutes, 16 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH MOTSHIDISI MOHONO
Karabo hangs out with the "First Lady of Rugby" Sports Broadcaster Motshidisi Mohono
10/6/2023 • 39 minutes, 20 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH "TUMS THE NARRATOR"
Tumi Mmope, the sensational online personality known as 'Tums The Narrator'. Amidst the Covid chaos, Tums rose to fame by crafting authentic and relatable content, cleverly combining comedy with informative storytelling.
With an unwavering passion for brand marketing, Tums has mastered the art of captivating audiences with tales that feel remarkably real.
Today, we proudly announce her well-deserved nominations for not one, but two prestigious Content Creator Awards: Content Creator of the Year and Alter Ego.
10/6/2023 • 33 minutes, 3 seconds
MIXOLOGY MONDAY: RASPBERRY GIN FIZZ
Karabo learns how to make a delicious raspberry gin fizz.
8/22/2023 • 3 minutes, 45 seconds
JENNA KRAFT 5 NIGHTS INDIE CHART
New to the music scene, Jenna Kraft is a young, up and coming South African solo artist. She chats to Karabo about her passion for song writing, not wanting to be boxed to one genre, and her debut single "I Blame You"
8/22/2023 • 14 minutes, 32 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH SA GYMNAST NAVEEN DARIES
21 year old South African Olympic Gymnast Naveen Daries has been doing gymnastics for 14 years representing Mzansi on world stages! She hangs out with Karabo for an epic round of Tastemakers.
8/22/2023 • 34 minutes, 59 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH PALSEA AND HLUMELO FROM WINE-ISH
Palesa and Hlumelo chat to Karabo about how they are making wine accessible to everyone through events and experiences that they curate through their business: Wine-ish.
8/22/2023 • 41 minutes, 31 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH LONDIE LONDON
Londie London’ is a renowned musician, entrepreneur and social media and reality TV star. She hangs out with Karabo for an epic round of Taste Makers
8/22/2023 • 30 minutes, 51 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH CAMPUS DJ THOMAS HELE
UCT Bcom student and campus radio presenter from UCT Radio Thomas Hele hangs out with Karabo for an epic round of Tastemakers.
8/22/2023 • 33 minutes, 59 seconds
MIXOLOGY MONDAY: ABOUT LAST NIGHT
She’s got a special take on every cocktail she makes. Fun, flirty and delicious! This week, Mixologist Lucinda makes a Gin Cocktail she calls “About Last Night” #MixologyMonday
8/22/2023 • 2 minutes, 50 seconds
FRESH TAKE - TRAPPED ON THE EIFEL TOWER
Two American tourists were discovered sleeping inside the Eiffel Tower after getting stuck while drunk.
Security guards found the two men in an area between the second and third levels that is usually closed to the public.
8/17/2023 • 2 minutes, 55 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH DAVID TSHABALALA – AKA SLAYING GOLIATH
Award winning content creator David Tshabalala aka Slaying Goliath makes a stop on 5 Nights to chat about the last decade in the game, documenting culture and history through the arts and his recent content creator awards nomination.
8/17/2023 • 36 minutes, 18 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH AUTHOR GAIL MOTLOUNG
Author, Entrepreneur and Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans 2023 recipient Gail Motloung hangs out with Karabo on 5 Nights.
8/17/2023 • 27 minutes, 54 seconds
MIXOLOGY MONDAY: GET STARTED
In this episode Mixology Monday's, Karabo hangs out with World Class SA 2023 National Finalist Lucinda at Lescreatifs Restuarant to make a tequila inspired cocktail called “Get Started”, grab your ingredients and enjoy!
8/17/2023 • 2 minutes, 56 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH TLHABANEDI LEKGANYANE
NMU Mechanical Engineering Student Tlhlabanedi Lekganyane hangs connects with Karabo from our Gqeberha studios for an epic round of Tastemakers.
8/17/2023 • 26 minutes, 12 seconds
MIXOLOGY MONDAYS: PASSION PARADISE
Wrap up your Monday with a delicious cocktail created by Pro Mixologist and WorldClassSA 2023 National Finalist Lucinda. She hangs out with Karabo at @lescreatifsrestuarant and makes yummy whiskey drink called “Passion Paradise” #MixologyMonday #5Nights
8/17/2023 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
AFRIKAANS RAPPER ANGIE OEH ON 5 NIGHTS
Unapologetic and bold Afrikaans Rapper Angie Oeh chats to Karabo about her success in the music industry, remaining true to her art and inspiring others to be themselves.
8/17/2023 • 8 minutes, 23 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH ACTRESS SIX NYAMANE
Generations The Legacy Actress hangs out with Karabo on Women's Day for an epic round of TasteMakers.
8/17/2023 • 33 minutes, 46 seconds
MANUWORLDSTAR VISITS 5 NIGHTS
Hitmaker ManuWorldstar chats to Karabo about his latest collab titled "For The Gram", his new recording label and what's next for the superstar!
8/17/2023 • 11 minutes, 3 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH KIM JAYDE
Karabo hangs out with multi-award winning TV Personality, Entrepreneur, Content Creator and Sneaker Head, Kim Jayde.
8/17/2023 • 38 minutes, 1 second
MIXOLOGY MONDAY: MINT JULEP
Whiskey lovers unite! Karabo and Bobbi make a yummy Mint Julep that will sure tickle your taste buds!
8/17/2023 • 2 minutes, 29 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH HIP HOP'S FINEST K.O
KO makes a stop to 5 Nights to chat about how he's remained consistent in the game, his one man show and how we can keep hip hop alive!
8/17/2023 • 38 minutes, 54 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH ENTREPRENEUR THOBO KHATHOLA
Thobo Khathola chats to Karabo about his passion for education and entrepreneurship and how he turned that into a flourishing digital tutoring business based in SA and Botswana.
8/17/2023 • 30 minutes, 58 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH CAMPUS PRESENTER PONTSHO MOGANO
UJ student and campus radio presenter Pontsho Mogano hangs out with Karabo!
8/17/2023 • 24 minutes, 45 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH CAMPUS DJ RICARDO GENESIS
Campus cool kid and Radio presenter Ricardo Genisis from Voice of Wits hangs out with Karabo.
8/17/2023 • 34 minutes, 37 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH TALENT MANAGER ELSUBIE LOUWRENS
A force in the world of entertainment and nurturing young talent, International Talent Manager Elsubie Louwrens hangs out with Karabo.
8/17/2023 • 37 minutes, 13 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH MUSICIAN GIGI LAMAYNE
She's been in the game for a minute now, and she's here to stay! Karabo hangs out with musician, Gigi Lamayne.
8/17/2023 • 34 minutes, 57 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH CONTENT CREATOR KAMOHELO PULE
In this epic round of Tastemakers, Karabo hangs out with Tik Tok star and entertainer Kamohelo Pule aka Kamo WW
8/17/2023 • 36 minutes, 11 seconds
POP DUO ZWICKY & JONO DEBUT ON THE 5 NIGHTS CHART
POP DUO ZWICKY & JONO SET TO LIGHT UP THE MUSIC SCENE WITH THEIR DEBUT SINGLE "THE MORE I FALL IN LOVE
8/17/2023 • 12 minutes, 32 seconds
MIXOLOGY MONDAYS: IRISH POLOMA
Karabo hangs out with Mixologist Tobi and they make a yummy Irish Poloma!
8/17/2023 • 3 minutes, 32 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH BOXERS NIGEL MBHELE AND ROARKE KNAPP
Karabo hangs out with Boxing star Roarke Knapp and his manager Nigel Mbhele and gets the lowdown on the world of boxing.
8/17/2023 • 31 minutes, 18 seconds
LORDKEZ DEBUTS ON THE HIP HOP CHART
Upcoming Hip Hop Artist Lordkez debuts her new single "Enthralled" featuring international star BAS on the 5 Nights Hip Hop Chart
8/17/2023 • 16 minutes, 47 seconds
THE DIRTY SKIRTS DEBUT ON THE INDIE CHART
The Dirty Skirts chat about their latest single to rock the 5 Nights Indie Chart.
8/17/2023 • 2 minutes, 1 second
TASTEMAKERS WITH ACTOR LEMOGANG TSIPA
Seasoned Actor Lemogang Tsipa chats to Karabo about his biggest role yet, playing the Great Zulu King, Shaka!
8/17/2023 • 36 minutes, 8 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH HARDLEY SELEKA
Entrepreneur Hardley Seleka gives Tshepi insight into how young people can build businesses and legacies for themselves.
8/17/2023 • 19 minutes, 57 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH MICHELLE JOYCE & KEANDRA LANGSTON
Karabo hangs out with SA Underwater hockey players Michelle Joyce and Keandra Langston.
8/17/2023 • 32 minutes, 26 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH CAMPUS DJ NANA MWENE
Karabo hangs out with Campus radio presenter Nana Mwene. She is 23 year old final year student majoring in International relations and French at Wits University.
7/27/2023 • 29 minutes, 34 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH ACTOR THABISO RAMOTSHELA
Thabiso is no stranger to South African audiences, best known for his role as Morena on The River, he has certainly won the hearts of many tv viewers as he continues to bag more roles and his career rises!
7/27/2023 • 32 minutes, 26 seconds
TASTE MAKERS WITH ENTREPRENEUR EMMANUEL BONOKO
Award winning marketing expert and Entrepreneur chats to Karabo about creating opportunities for young people and his passion for building businesses.
7/4/2023 • 26 minutes, 41 seconds
3FACE & CEE DEBUT ON THE POP CHART
Hailing from Cape Town, South Africa, musical soulmates Joshua "3FACE" Eagles and Cedrik "CEE" Aberle bring a unique, genre-bending approach to their self-described intergalactic sound that's at once captivating and illuminating instrumentally and vocally.
7/4/2023 • 17 minutes, 39 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH BARBARA MOAGI
Barbara Moagi is a 22-year-old Multimedia Content Creator and Digital Marketing Student with a background in Robotics and Engineering. This year she made it as Miss SA’s Top 30. She joins Karabo for a round of Taste Makers.
7/4/2023 • 31 minutes, 55 seconds
TYSON SYBATELI ON ROCKS THE 5NIGHTS HIP HOP CHART
Tyson Sybateli is no stranger to the Hip Hop scene as he naturally grew into the art of producing, song writing then later rapping. The Umlazi born Pretoria- based rapper has come full -circle and highlights his journey and all his achievements with new single drop, which is evidence that ‘It Worked’
6/23/2023 • 17 minutes
MIXOLOGY MONDAYS: NEGRONI
Karabo and our resident Mixologist Thobile try out this delicious winter warmer for Mixology Mondays!
6/20/2023 • 3 minutes, 13 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH MBALI ZULU
Karabo hangs out with social entrepreneur and youth activist Mbali Zulu
6/14/2023 • 35 minutes, 21 seconds
DARQUE DEBUTS NEW SINGLE ON THE 5 NIGHTS CHART
Ahead of drooping his new album, More Life, DJ and producer Darque hangs out with Karabo to debut his new single "Mngani" ft Sjava on the 5 Nights Chart.
6/14/2023 • 14 minutes, 56 seconds
MIXOLOGY MONDAY: CLASSIC DAIQUIRI
We’re making a Classic Daiquiri for #MixologyMondays tonight! Listen to our mixologist Thobile Ndengezi hanging out with @KaraboNtshweng for this easy-to-follow cocktail recipe! Cheers!
6/13/2023 • 2 minutes, 56 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH CAMPUS RADIO PRESENTER RAY CHALANT
Karabo hangs out with Campus cool kid, Relebogile Mabawa A.K.A. Ray Chalant. Ray is a 3rd year student at UJ and also a sports presenter at UJFM.
6/13/2023 • 20 minutes, 7 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH ACTOR AND TV PRESENTER THATO DITHEBE
Karabo hangs out with one of the coolest kids on the block right now - TV Presenter and Actor Thato Dithebe. At only 22, he has a career that spans over a decade!
6/13/2023 • 41 minutes, 5 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH MOTOR REVIEWER REBANAILWE
Motor Reviewer and content creator Rebaneilwe Semakane aka Reba S hangs with Karabo to let her in on her love for cars and content creation!
6/13/2023 • 36 minutes, 10 seconds
MIXOLOGY MONDAY: SMOKEY MANGO SOUR
Karabo hangs out with Mixologist, Thobile Ndengezi and learns how to make a Smokey Whiskey Sour - The perfect winter warmer!
6/13/2023 • 3 minutes, 39 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH NETBALL STAR BONGI MSOMI
To celebrate the Netball World Cup getting closer and closer, Boipelo hangs out with Spar Proteas Captain - Bongiwe Msomi.
6/7/2023 • 14 minutes, 25 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH ACTRESS ROSEMARY ZIMU
Karabo hangs out with Actress Rosemary Zimu for an epic round of Taste Makers.
6/6/2023 • 28 minutes, 45 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH CAMPUS DJ WANDILE LANGENI
Karabo hangs out with Campus Cool Kid Wandile "Warraz" Langeni who is a campus radio presenter at Voice of Wits.
6/6/2023 • 23 minutes, 41 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH CANDICE CHIRWA
Author, Podcaster and Menstrual Health Activist – Candice Chirwa
Candice Chirwa also known as the 'Minister of Menstruation' is a thought leader with an avid interest for gender and youth issues in South Africa.
6/6/2023 • 35 minutes, 21 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH ACTRESS KEALEBOGA MASANGO
Karabo hangs out with Actress on the rise and Bcom Law student Kealeboga Masango who first started in the TV industry at the age of 4! She bagged a role on Rhythm City at 16 and her career continues to soar.
6/6/2023 • 29 minutes, 48 seconds
ALEX SOLOMON ROCKS THE 5NIGHTS POP CHART
Karabo catches up with Cape Town based singer Alex Solomon about her music career and getting to number 1 on the 5 Nights Pop Chart with her single "No Platonic Male Friends"
6/6/2023 • 11 minutes, 52 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH THE CHEF IN BLACK KARABO MOJAPELO
Chef and content creator – Karabo Mojapelo aka The Chef in Black joins Karabo in studio for a celebration of African food!
6/6/2023 • 28 minutes, 28 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH PHOTOGRAPHER DAHLIA MAUBANE
Dahlia Maubane is a photographer, multimedia designer and arts facilitator. Dahlia is the co-founder of Woza Sisi Collective, a female-led organisation dedicated to increasing visibility and opportunities for Black women lens-based artists. It was inspired by Maubane’s photography project, Woza Sisi.
6/6/2023 • 35 minutes
MIXOLOGY MONDAYS: FILMOGRAPH
In this episode of Mixology Monday, Karabo learns how to make a Filmograph - A brand inspired cocktail with a twist!
6/6/2023 • 3 minutes, 54 seconds
RAPPER JUJULIPS ROCKS THE 5 NIGHTS HIP HOP CHART
Cape Town Born and New Zealand based rapper Jujulips lets Karabo in on her chart topping single "Saucy", how Africa will always influence and inspire the music she makes and what more to expect from this superstar on the rise!
5/18/2023 • 10 minutes, 12 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH LADY ZAMAR
Lady Zamar is back with a brand new single "World's Gone Crazy" and she celebrates this celebrate this milestone with a visit to 5 Nights! There were tears, laughs and lots of gems to share in this round of TasteMakers!
5/18/2023 • 29 minutes, 32 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH MODEL AND ACTRESS NALEDI MOGADIME
Model, Actress and Media Personality and former Big Brother Contestant Naledi Mogadime joins Karabo for a round of TasteMakers. They talk about her experience post Big Brother, the evolution of the beauty industry and the importance authentic in every thing you do.
5/18/2023 • 27 minutes, 15 seconds
KARABO TAKES HER MOM GO-KARTING FOR MOTHER'S DAY
After taking quite some time last week on #5Nights to figure out what to do for Mother’s Day, Karabo decided something adventurous would do and none of the fluffy stuff! She went Go-Karting with her mom, and she absolutely loved it! #MothersDay
5/17/2023 • 2 minutes, 24 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH AUTHOR SIHLE-SIPHO NONTSHOKWENI
She is impacting the world through storytelling in Film and Literature, Sihle-Sipho was recently listed on Mail & Guardian’s Top 200 Young South Africans (2022). She is the holder of two master’s degrees. Her creative endeavour began as a single story of “Wanda” a children’s storybook that has received international honour and she is also the inspiring force behind the ultimate book show.
Her latest project uNobuntu-The Film, received a Special Recognition Award at the Silicon Valley Film Festival and became a Cannes Film Festival selected documentary film.
5/17/2023 • 31 minutes, 17 seconds
MIXOLOGY MONDAY: BASIL SMASH
Gin lovers unite! On the #MixologyMonday menu tonight is a Basil Smash created by @Captain_Fill from @JustShortCocktails! Grab your gin, some basil, lemon juice and syrup and you have yourself a refreshing Basil Smash cocktail!
5/17/2023 • 4 minutes, 2 seconds
TASTE MAKERS WITH ACTRESS SHALATE SEKHABI
Karabo is joined by TV and Film Graduate and Actress Shalate Sekhabi who is popularly known for playing "Shoki" on House of Zwide.
5/15/2023 • 24 minutes, 4 seconds
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY: MOTHER OCEAN DAY
Karabo chats to 4x Free Diving Champion Beth Neale about her love for the ocean and how we can better protect our oceans.
5/15/2023 • 7 minutes, 32 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH KUHLE ADAMS
TV presenter Kuhle Adams joins Harrison Mkhize for Taste Makers!
5/15/2023 • 14 minutes, 49 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH ACTRESS DITEBOGO LEDWABA
Karabo is joined by recent film and tv graduate and Generations star Ditebogo Ledwaba for an epic round of Taste Makers.
5/15/2023 • 20 minutes, 33 seconds
TASTE MAKERS WITH NETBALL PLAYER TSHINA MDAU
Karabo chats to Spar Proteas Netball Player Tshina Mdau about netball as a career, keeping fit, women in sports and the journey to the world cup!
5/15/2023 • 27 minutes, 27 seconds
MIXOLOGY MONDAYS: SIDE CAR
This week on #MixologyMonday @KaraboNtshweng hangs out with @Captain_Fill from @JustShortCocktails and she learns how to make the perfect Cognac cocktail for Autumn. This one’s called a “Side Car” Grab your ingredients and enjoy
5/15/2023 • 4 minutes, 2 seconds
WEDNESDAY WELLNESS: FOOD SAFETY AND POWER CUTS
Power cuts are a constant in our daily lives as South Africans. How can we decrease the potential risk of getting ill from effects of these power cuts on food storage! – To answer this question - Karabo chats to Chief Innovation Officer at SA Harvest Ali Conn.
5/4/2023 • 9 minutes, 5 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH ACTRESS GALALALETSANG KOFFMAN
Galalaletsang Koffman is a talented Actress, who made her debut on SA screens in 2015. She is best known for her portrayal as Beauty on the River and she is now making her way into films! She chats to Karabo about being a performer, wellness and some of the challenges entertainers face.
5/4/2023 • 27 minutes, 2 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH PRIMO BALOYI
Tik Tok sensation Ofentse "Primo" Baloyi hangs out with Karabo for a hilarious round of Taste Makers.
5/3/2023 • 24 minutes, 12 seconds
TRY THE TREND: TEETH WHITENING
Social media users have been using a product called gentian violet to whiten teeth or remove yellow stains from teeth. Is this safe to use? Karabo chats to celebrity dentist Dr Smile to get the low down on this viral trend.
5/3/2023 • 9 minutes, 40 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH BULELANI BALABALA
This #WorkersDay Karabo flips the script and puts the spotlight on Entrepreneurship by hanging out with Township Entrepreneur Developer & Business Speaker Bulelani Balabala.
5/3/2023 • 32 minutes, 49 seconds
MIXOLOGY MONDAYS: CLASSIC OLD-FASHIONED
Every Monday is Cocktail O’clock on #5Nights! We’re kicking off a brand-new month of #MixologyMondays with Alex Fahreinheim (@Captain_fill) from Just Short Cocktails and he teaches Karabo how to make a classic old fashioned!
Ingredients:
50ml Bourbon
10ml Simple Syrup
2 dashes of Angostura Bitters
Garnish: Orange Zest
5/2/2023 • 3 minutes, 19 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH JAZZ VOCALIST STUDENT PHOEBE MGXAJI
On Thursdays, Karabo gets to gang out with the coolest kid on campus! Phoebe Mgxaji is a talented first year music student from Wits University! When her parents didn't approve of her studying music, she packed her bags and left for Johannesburg to pursue her passion!
5/2/2023 • 24 minutes, 6 seconds
HOLLY REY DEBUTS NEW SINGLE ON THE 5NIGHTS DANCE CHART
After taking a hiatus from music for a while, Holly Rey is back with a brand new tv show and hot new single with fellow Durbanite, Blxcie. The superstar debuted "Slow Down" on the 5Nights dance chart ahead of the big release and caught up with Karabo and all that she has been up to and what fans can expect from the muso in 2023!
5/2/2023 • 11 minutes, 27 seconds
BACK TO THE FUTURE 1ST EDITION
Karabo kicks off a brand new quiz on 5Nights! 2 contestants go head to head in the ultimate era quiz. How well do you know your pop culture news throughout the decades? 5FM listeners, Joe and Kedibone, both from Johannesburg, battle it out!
5/2/2023 • 5 minutes, 3 seconds
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY: PROTECTING YOUR IMAGES ONLINE
Karabo chats to lawyer Cameron Bilson from Dhooge Law about where the law is at in regards to protecting our images online from people who use your images without your consent to create fake profiles, catfishing and scamming others.
5/2/2023 • 7 minutes, 24 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH CANADIAN ARTIST COLEMAN HELL
Canadian musician Coleman Hell made stop at 5FM to hang out with Karabo while on tour in SA with Neon Dreams!
5/2/2023 • 17 minutes, 49 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH 16 YEAR OLD AUTHOR JESS ROBUS
Jess Robus is a 16 year old Author and Mental Health Advocate who will totally blow your mind! She lets Karabo in on her new children's book - Arnold: The Not Dinosaur and shows off some of her many hidden talents - from poetry, to incredible story telling and music, this Taste Maker is a superstar in the making!
5/1/2023 • 27 minutes, 24 seconds
TRY THE TREND: GRAD CEREMONIES ARE GETTING LIT!
Gone are the days of boring graduation ceremonies, it's celebrations galore and the prestigious academic events are getting wilder by the day! But could we possibly be taking it too far? Listen to this student rap Kanye's "Good Morning" at her grad ceremony.
4/27/2023 • 2 minutes, 48 seconds
TELEMARKETER GATE
Still receiving unwanted calls from telemarketers? Karabo chats to Privacy Law Expert and co-author of "Overthinking POPI Act" on how to make it stop and how the POPI Act protects you and your information!
4/27/2023 • 6 minutes, 27 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH TRIATHLETE JAMES GERBER
James is a 24 year old Triathlete who is using his love for sport and adventure to raise funds for a young learner's high school education. He has raised just over R800 000 so far and well on his way to reaching his 1 million rand mark!
4/25/2023 • 22 minutes, 37 seconds
MIXOLOGY MONDAY: MEDELLIN
Tequila lovers unite! Tonight Karabo and Mmiso make a lovely fusion of tequila, pineapple juice, lime and passion fruit.
4/25/2023 • 4 minutes, 8 seconds
TASTE MAKERS WITH JODELLE TANTIJ
KARABO HANGS OUT WITH ONE OF 5FM'S NEWEST RECRUITS, TUKS STUDENT AND 5WEEKEND EARLY MORNINGS PRESENTER JODELLE TANTIJ
4/21/2023 • 19 minutes, 9 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH ACTOR BONKO KHOZA
It's fun and games as Karabo hangs out for a hilarious round of Taste Makers with Bonko Khoza. He speaks about his career, mental health and dedication to his craft and even reveals some of his other talents.
4/20/2023 • 28 minutes, 10 seconds
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY: ENERGY DRINKS
Relying on energy drinks to keep your day going? Karabo chats to Joburg Based Dietician Palesa Maleka about healthier alternative methods you can use to keep your energy up and your day going!
4/20/2023 • 8 minutes, 2 seconds
AMY JONES DEBUTS ON THE POP CHART
Amy Jones hangs with Karabo to celebrate her latest single, "Your Name" which also made a debut on the 5Nights Pop chart.
4/19/2023 • 9 minutes, 20 seconds
TASTE MAKERS WITH FOOD CONTENT CREATOR NEO NONTSO
Karabo hangs out with Neo Nontso also known as Dine With Neo. She is a successful self taught cook, entrepreneur, and international award winning cookbook author.
4/19/2023 • 21 minutes, 11 seconds
TRY THE TREND: WHAT'S THE HYPE WITH PRIME?
Trending on the socials right now is a hellishly expensive sports drink that Mzansi teens and abroad are obsessing over.
The hype, however, comes from the fact that the range is promoted by two of YouTube’s biggest creators, Logan Paul and KSI, who have a combined following of over 47 million subscribers.
Karabo finds out what the hype is all about!
4/19/2023 • 4 minutes, 27 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH GISELLE NIEMAND
On this episode of Tastemakers, Karabo chats to Giselle Niemand, a talented singer, actor, model dancer and author. Whether on the runway, with the mic in her hand, or the dance floor. Giselle consistently wears a bright smile on her face with confidence, unfazed by the pressures of the spotlight.
4/18/2023 • 14 minutes, 42 seconds
MIXOLOGY MONDAYS: WHISKEY SOURS
Mixologist @Mmisology joins Karabo as she learns how to make a whiskey sours!
4/18/2023 • 3 minutes, 30 seconds
EXCLUSIVE: TAMARA DEY DEBUTS NEW SINGLE ON 5 NIGHTS
Tamara Dey is back with a brand new track! She hangs out with Karabo and performs and acoustic version of her new sing #Promises.
4/14/2023 • 16 minutes, 48 seconds
TASTE MAKERS WITH 5FM'S NEWEST RECRUIT TSHEPI MOJI
On Thursdays we hang out with coolest kid on campus! Karabo hangs out with Tuks Student and 5FM's new 5 Weekend Early Mornings Presenter Tshepi Moji.
4/14/2023 • 14 minutes, 24 seconds
KIDDO CSA AND MONIQUE LAWZ HIT NUMBER 1
SA rapper KIDDO CSA and London based singer and song writer Monique Lawz join Karabo in studio to celebrate they latest collaboration, Window, as it hits number 1 on the #5Nights Hip Hop Chart.
4/13/2023 • 15 minutes, 43 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH DINEO LANGA
Dineo is one multi-talented superstar! An actress, voice artist, fashion curator and musician, she joins Karabo for a round of Taste Makers for some fun and games and insight into her busy life!
4/13/2023 • 30 minutes, 14 seconds
WEDNESDAY WELLNESS: BODY SHAMING
Ariana Grande has been the subject of cruel body shaming comments in recent weeks and has now been forced to speak out as she urged people to 'be gentle with each other. Karabo shares her own experiences of body shaming and how it affected her.
4/13/2023 • 4 minutes, 47 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH THOBI ROSE
Travelpreneur and content creator Thobi Rose chats to Karabo about all her epic travels, some hacks you could try while you travel and how she turned her love for discovering new places into a digital business!
4/12/2023 • 21 minutes, 19 seconds
TRY THE TREND: NAIL BARS
Did you know the nail UV lamps they use in nail salons could be a risk to your skin health? Karabo did some digging and found out what you can do to protect yourself from the UV radiation that these lamps we use for our gel manicures produces.
4/12/2023 • 3 minutes, 17 seconds
TASTE MAKERS WITH TUMI SEKHUKHUNE
Cricket Player Tumi Sekhukhune takes a break from the pitch to hang out for a round of Taste Makers! This rising star is part of the Lions Women team as well as the Momentum Women's Proteas!
4/12/2023 • 16 minutes, 3 seconds
MIXOLOGY MONDAYS: CUBA LIBRE
Rum and cola your vibe? Karabo hangs out with popular Mixologist Mmisology and learns how to make a Cuba Libre! Perfect for the rum lovers!
4/11/2023 • 4 minutes, 8 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH PALESA MOTHOPI
Karabo hangs out with Campus cool kid Palesa Mothopi. She is a performing arts student from Wits University and a TV Presenter! She talks about training as an actress internationally, using her talents to give back and also showcases her improv theatre skills to the 5Nights fam!
4/11/2023 • 15 minutes, 49 seconds
The Appy Half-Hour
4/9/2023 • 22 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH MINNIE DLAMINI 06 APRIL
Taste Makers: TV Presenter and Actress Minnie Dlamini
Minnie Dlamini shares her biggest lessons in love, life and her career. Her movie knowledge is put to the test and she celebrates the release of her first feature film The Honeymoon in the epic round of Taste Makers.
4/6/2023 • 23 minutes, 3 seconds
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY 06 APRIL
Wednesday Wellness: Setting Boundaries
Long weekend ahead and that means family time, hosting, food and lots of travel! This time of the year can get extremely overwhelming. Karabo chats to Therapist Shirley Mashego about setting boundaries with friends and family.
4/6/2023 • 6 minutes, 19 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH PAMELA MTANGA 04 APRIL
It’s all things fashion, beauty, and lifestyle as Social Media Influencer, TV Presenter and MC, Pamela Mtanga joins Karabo for a round of Taste Makers.
4/5/2023 • 28 minutes, 32 seconds
TRY THE TREND 04 APRIL
GYM BROS ARE EATING DOG FOOD FOR GAINS
Would you try this trend? Turns out dog food has tons of protein, and people are turning to it for gains at the gym. Karabo finds out if this viral trend is worth it!
4/5/2023 • 4 minutes, 15 seconds
MONARK IS BACK WITH NEW MUSIC
After taking a hiatus during lockdown, Monark is back with a brand new single "Going Home" that made an entry on the 5 Nights Indie Chart. Karabo chats to Deon De Klerk, who lets us know more about their single and what they have in store for us!
4/4/2023 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
TASTEMAKERS WITH LEBOHANG MASANGO
Karabo chats to Award Winning Author, Poet and Social Anthropologist Lebohang Masango for TasteMakers! She spills all the juicy details about her book "Soft Life: Love, Choice and Modern Dating".
4/4/2023 • 19 minutes, 16 seconds
MIXOLOGY MONDAYS: WATERMELON SPRITZ
Every week Karabo will bring you Mixology Mondays! Where she gets to learn how to make a delicious cocktail that you can easily make at home! First up, she hangs out with popular Mixologist - Mmisology to make a celebratory Watermelon Spritz.
4/4/2023 • 3 minutes, 43 seconds
MUSIC HEALS WITH RICKY TYLER
3/23/2023 • 18 minutes, 59 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT JOHN C MAXWELL 22 JANUARY
2/23/2023 • 29 seconds
MUSIC HEALS WITH STEPHEN OF KENT
Stephen of Kent describes his journey of discovering Kwaito from a very young age to a time when he would spend time back home in Mpumalanga. “If you had ever been to my grandmother's home in Witbank in 1999, you would know that music was a religion in that household and the head of that holy trinity was Kwaito and Hip-Hop music.”
2/23/2023 • 14 minutes, 51 seconds
MOTIVATIONMOMENT GABRIELLE BERNSTEIN 21 FEBRUARY
2/22/2023 • 25 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT EDDIE MURPHEY 20 FEBRUARY
2/21/2023 • 32 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT STAN LEE 16 FEBRUARY
2/21/2023 • 58 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT DENZEL WASHINGTON 15 FEBRUARY
2/21/2023 • 48 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT LEWIS HAMILTON 14 FEBRUARY
2/21/2023 • 19 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT JOHN MAXWELL 13 FEBRUARY
John Calvin Maxwell is an American author, speaker, and pastor who has written many books, primarily focusing on leadership.
2/14/2023 • 34 seconds
FASHION SENSE WITH LEKAU SEHOANA
2/10/2023 • 22 minutes, 3 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT DENZEL WASHINGTON 09 FEBRUARY
2/9/2023 • 40 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT PHARRELL WILLIAMS 08 FEBRUARY
2/9/2023 • 22 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT INKY JOHNSON 07 FEBRUARY
2/9/2023 • 24 seconds
MUSIC HEALS WITH DONALD
2/9/2023 • 23 minutes, 26 seconds
VISUAL DIGITAL WITH AYANDA SITHEBE
SAFTA award winning, 2x Royalty Soapies Award nominee, and 2021 Mail and Guardian 200 young South African. Ayanda Sithebe is a Casting Director and creative entrepreneur with a daring approach to the projects he works on. The Actor-Spaces founder and Africa Rising International Film Festival - Festival Director holds over 15 years experience in the entertainment industry. He's innovative and works hard at making an impact. Driven by development for the creative sector.
2/7/2023 • 23 minutes, 12 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT JEREMY POPE 06 FEBRUARY
2/7/2023 • 36 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT NICK VUJICIC 02 FEBRUARY
2/7/2023 • 48 seconds
MUSIC HEALS WITH SJAVA
2/2/2023 • 22 minutes
MOTIVATION MOMENT JIDDU KRISHNAMURTI 01 FEBRUARY
2/2/2023 • 49 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT SIMON SINEK 31 JANUARY
2/1/2023 • 1 minute, 51 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT LISA NICHOLS 30 JANUARY
2/1/2023 • 1 minute, 22 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT MICHAEL TODD 25 JANUARY
1/26/2023 • 1 minute, 5 seconds
MUSIC HEALS WITH DEEP LONDON
1/26/2023 • 22 minutes, 52 seconds
VISUAL DIGITAL WITH CLEMENT MAOSA
1/25/2023 • 32 minutes, 11 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT JENNIFER LOPEZ 24 JANUARY
1/25/2023 • 29 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT ANGELA BASSETT 23 JANUARY
1/25/2023 • 58 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT JABARI OSAZE 19 JANUARY
1/23/2023 • 1 minute, 23 seconds
MUSIC HEALS WITH DJ MELZI
1/19/2023 • 19 minutes, 31 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT MUFTI MENK 18 JANUARY
1/19/2023 • 19 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT SHERYL LEE RALPH 17 JANUARY
1/19/2023 • 28 seconds
VISUAL DIGITAL WITH SANDILE MAHLANGU
1/17/2023 • 29 minutes, 28 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY 16 JANUARY
1/16/2023 • 24 seconds
MUSIC HEALS WITH MTHANDAZO GATYA
1/12/2023 • 15 minutes, 1 second
MOTIVATION MOMENT MARY J BLIGE 11 JANUARY
1/12/2023 • 29 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT BARRY THOMAS 10 JANUARY
1/12/2023 • 51 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT SHI HENG YI 09 JANUARY
1/12/2023 • 58 seconds
MUSIC HEALS WITH KIDDO CSA
12/22/2022 • 23 minutes, 41 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT JUDGE JUDY 22 DECEMBER
12/22/2022 • 30 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT BRIAN TRACY 20 DECEMBER
12/22/2022 • 1 minute, 13 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT STEVEN BARTLETT 19 DECEMBER
12/22/2022 • 50 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT MOHAMMED ALI 15 DECEMBER
12/22/2022 • 33 seconds
MUSIC HEALS WITH PABI COOPER
12/15/2022 • 24 minutes, 24 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT PRINCE 14 DECEMBER
12/15/2022 • 23 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT ALBANER EUGNENE JR 13 DECEMBER
12/15/2022 • 33 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT TERRY CREWS 12 DECEMBER
12/15/2022 • 41 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT ANGELIQUE KIDJO 08 DECEMBER
12/15/2022 • 26 seconds
MUSIC HEEALS WITH SIMMY AND MSAKI
12/8/2022 • 17 minutes, 1 second
MOTIVATION MOMENT KEHLANI 07 DECEMBER
12/8/2022 • 18 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT BILLIE EILISH 06 DECEMBER
12/7/2022 • 32 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT SAINTJHN (SAINTJOHN) 05 DECEMBER
12/7/2022 • 25 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT JORDAN PETERSON 01 DECEMBER
12/7/2022 • 1 minute, 3 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT LIL UZI VERT 30 NOVEMBER 2022
12/7/2022 • 18 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT WOO WOP 29 NOVEMBER
12/7/2022 • 17 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT DAME DASH 28 NOVEMBER
12/7/2022 • 23 seconds
MUSIC HEALS WITH SIZWE ALAKINE
11/24/2022 • 20 minutes, 50 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT DELORES CANNON 23 NOVEMBER
11/24/2022 • 27 seconds
VISUAL DIGITAL WITH PRIMO BALOYI
11/23/2022 • 17 minutes, 47 seconds
FINE ART AND DINE WITH INNOCENT MUKHELI
11/23/2022 • 24 minutes, 31 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT ELIUD KIPCHOGE 22 NOVEMBER
11/23/2022 • 38 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT DAVID GOGGINS 21 NOVEMBER
11/23/2022 • 58 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT ERIC THOMAS 17 NOVEMBER
11/23/2022 • 30 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT RICK ROSS 16 NOVEMBER
11/23/2022 • 32 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT JACKO WILLINK 15 NOVEMBER
11/16/2022 • 24 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT LEWIS HOWES 14 NOVEMBER
11/16/2022 • 47 seconds
MUSIC HEALS WITH MORDA
11/10/2022 • 18 minutes, 18 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT JEANIE MAI 09 NOVEMBER
11/10/2022 • 44 seconds
VISUAL DIGITAL WITH BANELE KHOZA
11/9/2022 • 23 minutes, 24 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT STEVE HARVEY 07 NOVEMBER
11/9/2022 • 35 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT MARIE FORLEO 08 NOVEMBER
11/9/2022 • 29 seconds
MUSIC HEALS WITH THE BROTHER MOVES ON
The Brother Moves On talks about their up coming and the power of music healing the nation.
10/27/2022 • 21 minutes, 17 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT JAMES CLEAR 26 OCTOBER
10/27/2022 • 22 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT JIM ROHN 25 OCTOBER
10/27/2022 • 26 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT WILL SMITH 24 OCTOBER
10/27/2022 • 28 seconds
INTERVIEW WITH AKA
10/24/2022 • 17 minutes
MOTIVATION MOMENT DR DHARIUS DANIELS 20 OCTOBER
10/24/2022 • 47 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT LES BROWN 19 OCTOBER
10/24/2022 • 50 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT STEVE HARVEY 18 OCTOBER
10/19/2022 • 31 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT JORDAN PETERSON 17 OCTOBER
10/19/2022 • 34 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT JENIFER LEWIS 06 OCTOBER
10/19/2022 • 30 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT RICH WILKERSON JR 05 OCTOBER
10/19/2022 • 35 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT BEN FRANCIS 04 OCTOBER
10/19/2022 • 50 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT MARK GROVES 03 OCTOBER
10/19/2022 • 59 seconds
MUSIC HEALS WITH SINO MSOLO
10/19/2022 • 18 minutes, 43 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT MATTHEW HUSSEY 27 SEPTEMBER
9/28/2022 • 45 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT ED MYLETT 26 SEPTEMBER
9/28/2022 • 49 seconds
FASHION SENSE WITH K.O.
Smash Afrika Chats to Hip Hop giant K.O. In this episode, they talk about his new album, collaborations and his fashion line Skanda World.
9/23/2022 • 22 minutes, 12 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT SIMON SINEK 22 SEPTEMBER
9/23/2022 • 53 seconds
VISUAL DIGITAL WITH MICHAEL BUCWA - Mr SMEG
Sash Arfika chats to "Mr Smeg" about clout chasing and monetizing a big following on social media.
9/22/2022 • 23 minutes, 39 seconds
MUSIC HEALS WITH KASANGO
Smash Afrika chats to award winning producer, DJ Kasango about his journey and how music has healed him in the process.
9/22/2022 • 13 minutes, 34 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT KENDALL JENNER 21 SEPTEMBER
9/22/2022 • 41 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT JAY CHETTY 20 SEPTEMBER
9/22/2022 • 27 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT NAS 15 SEPTEMBER
9/20/2022 • 13 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT SABESTIAN ENGES 19 SEPTEMBER
9/20/2022 • 39 seconds
MUSIC HEALS WITH FLVME
FLVME is one of South Africa’s hottest rising hip hop artists. Born Lesego Kyle Mnyandu in Vosloorus, South Africa, his career began in highschool, later joining Ambitiouz Entertainment’s musical group The Wrecking Crew in 2016, and eventually pursuing a solo career from March 2019. FLVME’s blazing career has seen him collaborate with South African hip hop heavyweights Nasty C, AKA, Da L.E.S, Zoocci Coke Dope, fellow Platoon artists Frank Casino and A-Reece, with international collaborations with the likes of DaVionne, Jay Millian and Donny Loc. With only five years in the music industry, FLVME has released chart-topping albums, from 2019’s now-certified Gold Germander to 2020’s D.O. A (Dead Or Alive). 2022 is bound to be another big release year, with his highly-anticipated album Germander II.
9/15/2022 • 24 minutes, 47 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT JAMIE FOXX 14 SEPTEMBER
9/14/2022 • 48 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT DESHAUNA BARBER 13 SEPTEMBER
Deshauna Barber is a former Miss USA, women's rights advocate, award-winning international speaker, coach, and entrepreneur with a bold approach to inspiring and encouraging her audience. Deshauna uses her experience as an Army veteran, Nonprofit CEO, former Miss USA, and STEM graduate to inspire her audience.
9/14/2022 • 1 minute, 1 second
MOTIVATION MOMENT DAVID GOGGINS 12 SEPTERMBER
9/13/2022 • 32 seconds
FASHION SENSE WITH NAO SERATI
Founder of Nao Serati we talk about his journey as a fashion designer and building a fashion brand from scratch.
9/9/2022 • 20 minutes, 41 seconds
MUSIC HEALS WITH HAKSUL MUSIQ
For Music Heals Smash chats with Artist of the year from SAMA28, their chat is about his journey in the music industry and the future around his win at the SAMAS.
9/8/2022 • 22 minutes, 42 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT JEANIE MAI JENKINS 07 SEPTEMBER
Jeannie Mai-Jenkins is an American television host and stylist best known for her work on the makeover show How Do I Look? and the syndicated daytime talk show The Real. As a fashion expert, she is frequently featured on television programs such as Today, Extra TV, Entertainment Tonight, and Insider.
9/7/2022 • 41 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT SHI HENG YI 06 SEPTEMBER
Shi Heng Yi is a popular Shaolin master. He serves as the headmaster of Shaolin Temple Europe, Germany.
9/7/2022 • 44 seconds
VISUAL DIGITAL WITH FARIEDA 'PHAROAHFI' METSILENG
Farieda Metsileng is a popular South African actress, voiceover artist, MTV VJ and Production Manager.
9/6/2022 • 19 minutes, 9 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT OPRAH WINFREY 05 SEPTEMBER
9/6/2022 • 1 minute, 16 seconds
MUSIC HEALS WITH ROUGE
Rouge, is a South African rapper, author, and television presenter. Her debut album The New Era Sessions, accompanied by a short film, received a South African Film and Television Award for Best Micro Budget Film.
9/1/2022 • 19 minutes, 29 seconds
YOU ARE WHO YOU'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR BY ADAM ROA
8/30/2022 • 3 minutes, 58 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT DANICA PATRICK 30 AUGUST
Danica Sue Patrick is an American former professional racing driver. She is the most successful woman in the history of American open-wheel car racing—her victory in the 2008 Indy Japan 300 is the only win by a woman in an IndyCar Series race.
8/30/2022 • 35 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT COCO JONES 29 AUGUST
Courtney "Coco" Jones is an American singer and actress. She rose to prominence starring in the Disney Channel film Let It Shine, and was featured on Radio Disney's Next Big Thing from 2010 to 2011.
8/30/2022 • 47 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT DENZEL WASHINGTON 25 AUGUST
8/26/2022 • 44 seconds
MOTIVATIONMOMENT KELLY ROWLAND 24 AUG
8/26/2022 • 54 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT INKY JONHSON 23 AUGUST
Inquoris Desmond Chade Johnson is an American motivational speaker and former college football player. His football career ended in 2006 at the University of Tennessee with an injury that permanently paralyzed his right arm. Johnson went on to study psychology and became a motivational speaker.
8/26/2022 • 30 seconds
VISUAL DIGITAL WITH DIDINTLE KHUNOU
Didintle Khunou is a South African actress, singer, dancer, voice artist, presenter and MC best known for her starring role as Celie in the Janice Honeyman production of The Color Purple Musical at the Joburg Theatre.
8/23/2022 • 22 minutes, 56 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT JORDAN PETERSON 22 AUGUST
Jordan Bernt Peterson is a Canadian clinical psychologist, media personality, author, and a professor emeritus at the University of Toronto. He began to receive widespread attention as a public intellectual in the late 2010s for his views on cultural and political issues, often described as conservative.
8/23/2022 • 31 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT MICHELLE OBAMA 18 AUGUST
8/23/2022 • 46 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT JASPREET SINGH 17 AUGUST
8/23/2022 • 1 minute, 1 second
MUSIC HEALS WITH SKYE WANDA
Durban-born Skye Wanda is a multi-talented rap and afro-pop music superstar. She broke through the South African radio charts in 2019 in collaboration with DJ Sithelo for their hit song ‘Forever’. The Forever vocalist has since then released a new body of work through an EP called ‘Eighty6’. The ground-breaking EP is infused with afro-soul, RnB and hip-hip sounds.
8/18/2022 • 19 minutes, 21 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT JASPREET SINGH 17 AUGUST
8/18/2022 • 1 minute, 1 second
MOTIVATION MOMENT PASTOR RICK WARREN 16 AUGUST
8/18/2022 • 1 minute, 14 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT BONANG MATHEBA 15 AUGUST
8/18/2022 • 57 seconds
VISUAL DIGITAL WITH KARABO LEDIGA
Smash chats with award winning writer, director and producer Karabo Lediga.
8/16/2022 • 29 minutes, 1 second
MUSIC HEALS WITH BONTLE MODISELLE
8/11/2022 • 25 minutes, 48 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT SADGHURU 10 AUGUST
8/10/2022 • 39 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT DENZEL WASHINGTON 04 AUGUST
8/9/2022 • 28 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT JOE ROGEN 09 AUGUST
8/9/2022 • 59 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT IYANLA VANZANT 03 AUGUST
8/4/2022 • 20 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT ANDRE DESHIELDS 02 AUGUST
André Robin De Shields is an American actor, singer, dancer, director, and choreographer.
8/2/2022 • 27 seconds
VISUAL DIGITAL WITH ATHI PETELA
Athi Petela is a South African writer, director, and all-round creative who is now best known for her short film, Trapped. Before that, Athi worked on shows like Noem My SkollieThe Whale Caller as an intern, then joined Black Brain Pictures. There she worked on shows like Lockdown, Side Dish, and Loving Thokoza, to name a few. She has also worked on a couple of commercials. Athi has also written and directed PSA’s on gender-based violence and road safety. One of her proudest works is a project she did with the United Nations Population Fund, where she wrote and directed PSA’s about HIV and AIDS, COVID-19, gender-based violence, and the human trafficking of disabled people. Trapped is Athi’s labor of love. Her aim is to make impactful and well-crafted stories.
8/2/2022 • 16 minutes, 58 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT JAY Z 01 AUGUST
8/2/2022 • 24 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT KYRIE IRVING 28 JULY
7/28/2022 • 34 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT TYSON FURY 27 JULY
7/28/2022 • 50 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT RICK ROSS 26 JULY
7/28/2022 • 24 seconds
MMOTIVATION MOMENT JOE DISPENZA 25 JULY
7/28/2022 • 58 seconds
FASHION SENSE WITH MAPS MAPONYANE
Smash chats to Maps Maponyane, a South African television presenter, actor, fashion designer, speaker, model, creative consultant, voice over artist, philanthropist and business entrepreneur. He opens up about his start in the industry, how he became one of South Africa's fashion icons, his work with the WWF and so much more.
7/21/2022 • 33 minutes, 4 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT OPRAH WINFREY 21 JULY
7/21/2022 • 20 seconds
MUSIC HEALS WITH MAYORKUN
Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, known professionally as Mayorkun, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and pianist. He released a cover of Davido's "The Money" single and was discovered by the singer on Twitter.
7/20/2022 • 11 minutes, 32 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT SIMON SINEK 20 JULY
7/20/2022 • 57 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT JIM ROHN 19 JULY
7/20/2022 • 36 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT STEVE HARVEY 18 JULY
7/20/2022 • 18 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT SAMUEL L JACKSON 11 JULY
7/14/2022 • 54 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT DAME DASH 12 JULY
7/14/2022 • 53 seconds
RELATIONSHIP TUESDAY. UMJOLO
We find out if you would recommend umjolo? Then we chat to teenagers and find out if they would recommend umjolo
7/14/2022 • 5 minutes, 20 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT MASTER P 13 JULY
Percy Robert Miller Sr., known by his stage name Master P, is an American rapper, record executive, actor, and entrepreneur.
7/14/2022 • 37 seconds
VISUAL DIGITAL WITH NQOBILE NUNU K.H.
7/12/2022 • 15 minutes, 52 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT JIM CARREY 04 JULY
7/5/2022 • 32 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT AARON FITZGERALD 30 JUNE
Aaron Fitzgerald McKie is an American basketball coach and former professional basketball player who played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association. He is currently the head coach for his alma mater Temple University
7/5/2022 • 1 minute, 15 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT STEVE HARVEY 29 JUNE
6/30/2022 • 1 minute, 24 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT CORDAE 28 JUNE
6/30/2022 • 1 minute, 13 seconds
BEING HONEST WITH YOUR CHILDREN WITH SMASH AND SEAN ZIMUNYA
6/30/2022 • 12 minutes, 40 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT KHLOE KARDASHIAN
6/30/2022 • 40 seconds
MUSIC HEALS WITH MR EAZI
6/23/2022 • 21 minutes, 20 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT PHARRELL WILLIAMS 21 JUNE
6/22/2022 • 1 minute, 55 seconds
VISUAL DIGITAL WITH PHOTOGRAPHER BANELE MHLANGA
Banele Mhlanga is a self taught photographer, visual artist from Soweto, Protea Glen
6/20/2022 • 14 minutes, 15 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT SIMON SINEK 20 JUNE
6/20/2022 • 1 minute, 13 seconds
FASHION SENSE WITH EPHRAIM MOLINGOANE
Smash chats to fashion designer Ephraim Molingoane. He is also a creative director, choreographer, motivational speaker, and many more. Based In Marshalltown, Jhb.
6/16/2022 • 33 minutes, 54 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT LES BROWN 16 JUNE
Leslie Calvin "Les" Brown is an American politician and motivational speaker.
6/16/2022 • 22 seconds
FINE ART AND DINE WITH YEOVILLE DINNER CLUB OWNER SANZA SANDILE
What started as an idea to provide Friday and weekend dinners in a casual space has become the bustling Yeoville Dinner Club on Rocky Street in Johannesburg, where owner Sanza Sandile hosts everyone at his 18-seater table for lunches and dinners everyday of the week.
6/15/2022 • 40 minutes, 41 seconds
VISUAL DIGITAL WITH KABELO THATHE
Cinematographer Kabelo Thathe talks to Smash Afrika about his journey of working in the film industry. He was director of photography on Vaya, Seriously Single, The Ghost and the House of Truth and Rise.
6/15/2022 • 32 minutes, 26 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT Dr. JOE DISPENZA 14 JUNE
Dr. Joe holds a Bachelor of Science degree and is a Doctor of Chiropractic. Dr Joe works on being the living example of everything he teaches. He also appreciates good food and wine, communing with nature, and being around highly creative people.
6/15/2022 • 1 minute, 12 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT PEGGY OKI 13 JUNE
Peggy E. Oki is an American skateboarder, surfer, artist and environmental activist.
6/14/2022 • 51 seconds
FASHION SENSE WITH DOPESTORE FOUNDER ANDILE CELE
Andile "Scotch is Dope" Cele, founder and owner of DOPEstore. He collaborates with local clothing designers to create masterpieces. In the interview, he speaks to Smash Afrika about his fashion journey.
6/13/2022 • 20 minutes, 48 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT VUSI THEMBEKWAYO 09 JUNE
6/10/2022 • 45 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT JAY SHETTY 09 JUNE
6/9/2022 • 1 minute, 5 seconds
FINE ART AND HAIR WITH LEGENDS BARBERSHOP FOUNDER SHELDON TATCHELL
“Black Excellence”. A phrase developed over the years and used to describe inherent potential and achievements - this is what Legends Barber stands for. They live this and use the phrase as a verb for the consistent hard work put in towards celebrating the pioneers of Mzansi culture and the “new school” trailblazers of the Kotini movement. From humble beginnings with just a clipper and a chair on a stoep in Eldorado Park, the name "Legends Barber” was born in honour of the elders in this community and beyond.
6/8/2022 • 16 minutes, 30 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT 07 JUNE
6/8/2022 • 45 seconds
VISUAL DIGITAL WITH TREVOR STUURMAN
Kimberley born, Trevor Stuurman, 28, is an award winning contemporary multimedia visual artist, AFDA graduate with a BA (Hons) motion picture & live performance who sees the world through his creative lens and finds beauty in that which reminds him of home - a place that is imbued with colour, love and belonging that reflects Africa. Ever since he burst onto the creative scene scooping the Elle style reporter title in 2012, Trevor has easily cemented himself as a creative force to be reckoned with
6/7/2022 • 21 minutes, 33 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT BEYONCE 06 JUNE
6/7/2022 • 35 seconds
FASHION SENSE WITH PALESA MOKOBUNG
Palesa Mokubung is a widely accoladed fashion designer who is today the founder and Creative Director of her own marque, Mantsho – having studied and graduated with a degree in Fashion Design, Palesa, alongside her talented team, is shaping styles and trends for tomorrow.
6/5/2022 • 22 minutes, 55 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT ROGER FEDERER 02 JUNE
6/5/2022 • 39 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT STEVE HARVEY 01 JUNE
6/5/2022 • 59 seconds
MUSIC HEALS WITH ASA
Smash chats to Nigerian singer-songwriter Asa. She combines elements of soul, pop, folk, and reggae, among other international influences, in her warm neo-soul songs
6/1/2022 • 28 minutes, 15 seconds
VISUAL DIGITAL WITH MANDLA DUBE
Mandlakayise Walter Dube is a director, producer, co-screenwriter, writer and award-winning South African cinematographer.
5/31/2022 • 36 minutes, 56 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT MEL ROBBINS 30 MAY
5/31/2022 • 1 minute, 30 seconds
FASHION SENSE WITH PALEDI SEGAPO
Smash chats with fashion designer Paledi Segapo. He is an award-winning fashion designer and creative entrepreneur. He is the founder and creative director of Palse – a Johannesburg fashion label.
5/29/2022 • 35 minutes, 1 second
MOTIVATION MOMENT MICHAELA COLE 26 MAY
5/27/2022 • 54 seconds
MUSIC HEALS WITH TOUCHLINE_TRUTH
On the episode of Music Heals, Smash chats with musician Touchline_truth. Where Touchline unpacks among others, his musical journey, his mindset when he creates and what keeps him going in this industry.
5/26/2022 • 30 minutes, 47 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT 50 CENT 25 MAY
5/26/2022 • 58 seconds
FINE ART AND DINE WITH NEO MAHLANGU
Neo Mahlangu is a young, self-taught emerging artist, based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Following her passion for design and art, she made the switch from the Healthcare industry in 2017 to pursue a career as a digital illustrator and fine artist with her debut as a finalist for the Cassirer Welz Award.
5/25/2022 • 26 minutes, 52 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT LISA NICHOLS 24 MAY
5/25/2022 • 1 minute, 54 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT WILL.I.AM 23 MAY
5/24/2022 • 21 seconds
FASHION SENSE WITH NTANDO XV NGWENYA
Smash chats with designer Ntando Ngwenya , owner of fashion brand Ntando XV. The brands is intending to target the high-end retail market, garment collectors and connoisseurs. Ntando, who began designing at the age of 12, likes to work with experimental cuts, pattern engineering, unusual intricate finishing, treated goods, and controlled fits.
5/21/2022 • 17 minutes, 39 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT TERRY CREWS 19 MAY
5/21/2022 • 57 seconds
MUSIC HEALS WITH BONGEZIWE MABANDLA
On this episode of Music Heals, Smash chats to Bongeziwe Mabandla. He is a South African musician based in Johannesburg, predominantly playing folk music with lyrics in isiXhosa, accompanied by a guitar.
5/19/2022 • 30 minutes, 48 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT SCOTT GELLER 18 MAY
5/19/2022 • 1 minute
FINE ART AND DINE WITH BAMBANANI RESTURANT OWNER CARYN COHEN
Bambanani is a place for family and friends, an upmarket eatery combining fun and food. The restaurant is aimed at both young and old, with something for everyone. The boutique space comprises wonderful play areas for kids intermingled with stylish decor and tasty meals, resulting in a truly unique concept, built for families!
5/18/2022 • 23 minutes, 10 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER 17 MAY
5/18/2022 • 46 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT Kobe Bryant 16 MAY
5/18/2022 • 34 seconds
FASHION SENSE WITH AFRIKANSWISS THATO MATABANE
Smash chats with Afrikanswiss Co-founder and Co-Owner Thato Matabane.
5/13/2022 • 28 minutes, 27 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT MEL ROBBINS 12 MAY
5/12/2022 • 1 minute, 32 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT DR. RAMANI DURVASULA 11 MAY
5/12/2022 • 1 minute, 14 seconds
MUSIC HEALS WITH STONEBWOY
In this episode of Music Heals, Smash sits down with superstar Ghanaian Reggae artist Stonebwoy.
5/12/2022 • 23 minutes, 54 seconds
SMASH CHATS TO LUCASRAPS ABOUT HIS HOT NEW FREESTYLE -BEST RAPPER IN AFRICA
5/11/2022 • 4 minutes, 27 seconds
FINE ART AND DINE WITH MADONSELA THOKOZANE
5/11/2022 • 28 minutes, 22 seconds
RELATIONSHIP TUESDAY WITH SEAN ZIMUNYA PT.5
In this segment, Smash and Sean tackle the dynamics of how money impacts relationships.
5/11/2022 • 19 minutes, 50 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT CASSPER NYOVEST 10 MAY
5/10/2022 • 52 seconds
VISUAL DIGITAL WITH OFENTSE MWASE
Smash chats to Film director Ofentse Mwase about his rise to the top as one of South Africa's go-to directors.
5/10/2022 • 24 minutes, 45 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT TOM CRUISE 09 MAY
5/10/2022 • 1 minute
FASHION SENSE WITH FIKILE SOKHULU
Smash chats to fashion designer Fikile Sokhulu about her experiences in the industry.
5/9/2022 • 21 minutes, 13 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT DEVON FRANKLIN 05 MAY
5/5/2022 • 29 seconds
MUSIC HEALS WITH CUEBUR
Smash chats with music producer Cuebur on his come-up, working with other S.A. music greats, and what keeps him going in this highly competitive market.
5/5/2022 • 30 minutes, 6 seconds
FINE ART AND DINE WITH JUSTICE MUKHELI
Smash chats with South African creative expert and film director Justice Mukheli.
5/5/2022 • 26 minutes, 37 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT COACH CARTER 04 MAY
5/5/2022 • 40 seconds
VISUAL DIGITAL WITH SLIKOUR
SLIKOUR JOINS SMASH FOR VISUAL DIGITAL, DOCUMENTING CULTURE AND MAKING MONEY.
SLIKOUR IS ARTIST, FATHER BUSINESSMAN AND FOUNDER OF ONLINE MUSIC PLATFORM KNOWN AS SLIKOURONLIFE. THE PLATFORM FOCUSES ON THE CREATION AND CURATION OF MUSIC CONTENT FOR THE URBAN MARKET.
5/4/2022 • 26 minutes, 38 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT JUSTIN BIEBER 02 MAY
5/4/2022 • 34 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY 29 April
4/28/2022 • 24 seconds
RELATIONSHIP TUESDAY WITH SEAN ZIMUNYA PT.4
In this final installment, Smash and Sean focus in on relationship aspects including the importance of building trust with your partner, knowing and accepting each others boundaries and the importance of good communication.
4/28/2022 • 15 minutes, 47 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT SYLVESTER STALLONE 27 APRIL
4/27/2022 • 51 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT JERRY SEINFELD 26 APRIL
4/27/2022 • 1 minute, 5 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT TOM HANKS 25 APRIL
4/26/2022 • 30 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT SADGHURU 21 APRIL
4/26/2022 • 39 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT Rami Chuene 20 April
4/26/2022 • 1 minute, 36 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT Tracey Ellis Ross 19 April
4/20/2022 • 23 seconds
Relationship Tuesday with Sean Zimunya Pt 3
On this episode, Smash and Sean break down the Yes and No relationship with in-laws.
4/20/2022 • 17 minutes, 34 seconds
Trending Chats- The Relationship between Technology and Unemployment in South Africa
Trending chats: Do you believe that technology and skills development can help South Africa's high unemployment rate?
4/19/2022 • 7 minutes, 40 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT Lil Nas X 14 April
4/19/2022 • 19 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT Kobe Bryant 13 April
4/14/2022 • 34 seconds
Relationship Tuesday with Sean Zimunya Pt 2
4/14/2022 • 11 minutes, 20 seconds
Trending Chats with Stats SA Statistician-general Risenga Maluleke
Smash chats with Stats SA Statistician-general Risenga Maluleke about South Africa's unemployment rate
4/14/2022 • 8 minutes, 1 second
MOTIVATION MOMENT Steve Harvey 12 April
4/14/2022 • 22 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT Jim Rohn 11 April
4/13/2022 • 1 minute, 20 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT KYLIE JENNER 07 APRIL
4/13/2022 • 35 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT MAGIC JOHNSON 06 APRIL
4/13/2022 • 45 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT Tracey McMillan 05 April
4/6/2022 • 51 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT BILLIE Eilish 4 April
4/6/2022 • 49 seconds
RELATIONSHIP TUESDAY WITH SMASH AFRIKA AND SEAN ZIMUNYA PT1.
Smash Afrika chats to Sean Zimunya Senior Clinical therapist and Wellness Specialist about our relationship with Yes and No.
4/6/2022 • 13 minutes, 4 seconds
MARGARINE FILM CAST AND CREW ON 5 NIGHTS WITH SMASH
Smash chats to the Cast and Crew members of a new local South African Film "Margarine".
4/3/2022 • 20 minutes, 8 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT 2PAC 31 March
4/3/2022 • 1 minute, 2 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT Sadhguru 30 March
4/3/2022 • 46 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT Eric Thomas 29 March
3/30/2022 • 47 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT Oprah Winfrey 28 March
3/30/2022 • 1 minute, 45 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT Ellen DeGeneres 24 March
3/25/2022 • 39 seconds
Smash Afrika Sits down with Comedian Tsitsi Chiumya
Following his one-man show, So Naïve, Tsitsi brings us his second one-man show, Bread-Winner! A show about the disadvantages of being a newly-minted adult. In this special, he shares his hilariously relatable observances about the process of exploring the misguided zeal for life that comes with growing up.
3/24/2022 • 18 minutes, 13 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT Tom Bilyeu 23 March
3/24/2022 • 56 seconds
Smash Afrika Chats to rapper K.O
3/24/2022 • 19 minutes, 2 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT Given Baloyi 17 March
3/23/2022 • 1 minute, 25 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT LES BROWN 22 MARCH
3/23/2022 • 45 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT Keri Washington 16 March
3/17/2022 • 30 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT Iyanla Vanzant 15 March
3/17/2022 • 58 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT BISHOP TD JAKES 14 March
3/15/2022 • 55 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT Michael Beckwith 10 March
3/13/2022 • 1 minute, 22 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT J-LO 07 March
3/13/2022 • 51 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT Brene Brown 08 March
3/13/2022 • 41 seconds
Smash chats with producer NOTBENJAMIN
NOTBENJAMIN is one artist you need to look out for in 2022! After dropping his NOTBENJAMIN & FRIENDS. Smash Afrika hosted him to talk about his latest single Tarzan, what it means to be an artist in 2022 and more.
3/3/2022 • 9 minutes, 58 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT Emma Watson 03 March
3/3/2022 • 22 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT Venus Williams 02 March
3/2/2022 • 23 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT TIGER WOODS 01 MARCH
3/2/2022 • 1 minute, 7 seconds
Smash Afrika chats to Okay Wasabi and Sasha Langa
Smash Afrika chats to Okay Wasabi and Sasha Langa about couples who are in business together or work together.
2/28/2022 • 12 minutes, 6 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT KIRSTEN STEWART 24 FEB
2/27/2022 • 22 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT Quincy Jones 23 Feb
2/27/2022 • 27 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT Tom Brady 22 February 2022
2/22/2022 • 25 seconds
MOTIVATION MOMENT P Diddy 21 February 2022
2/22/2022 • 53 seconds
Change Dynamics in Relationships with Shirley Mashego
Relationship Tuesday we chat about change dynamics in relationships joined by registered counselor Shirley Mashigo.
1/26/2022 • 12 minutes, 53 seconds
Trending chats: Matric rewrites
1/25/2022 • 15 minutes, 17 seconds
Trending Chats: Takes a look at how the listener of 5 Nights Budgets: Listen for tips from the listener.
Trending Chats: Takes a look at how the listener of 5 Nights Budgets: Listen for tips from the listener.
1/17/2022 • 14 minutes, 6 seconds
Smash Sits With Mobi Dixon
Smash Sits with Mobi Dixon to chat about his album When House Was House.
11/25/2021 • 20 minutes
Trending Chats: Mental Wellness of those writing exams.
Smah is joined by a registered councillor and matriculant to discuss the mental wellness of those writting exams.
11/22/2021 • 18 minutes, 8 seconds
Smash Sits With: Msaki
11/18/2021 • 33 minutes, 13 seconds
Smash Sits With: L-Tido
11/4/2021 • 8 minutes, 14 seconds
Smash Sits With Sun-El Musician
10/28/2021 • 21 minutes, 20 seconds
Smash Sits With Young Stunna
10/21/2021 • 20 minutes, 53 seconds
Smash sits with: Muzi
10/14/2021 • 21 minutes, 30 seconds
Smash sits with: Lucas Raps
10/5/2021 • 18 minutes, 11 seconds
Smash sits with: Bravo Le Roux
9/29/2021 • 10 minutes, 41 seconds
Smash Sits With: Aica Kiana
9/28/2021 • 8 minutes, 24 seconds
Samsh Sits With: Digital Sangoma
9/27/2021 • 14 minutes, 13 seconds
Smash Sits With: Costa Titch and AKA
9/13/2021 • 17 minutes, 29 seconds
Trending Chats : The cost of raising a child
Trending Chats on 5Nights with Smash Afrika at 20:15 tonight only on 5FM. The cost of raising a child, how can both parents contribute to a good livelihood for their children. Joined by Felicity An Guest, a maintenance activist and founder of Child Maintenances Difficulties in South Africa
9/6/2021 • 19 minutes, 12 seconds
Smash sits with Lady Du
Lady Du is a rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, radio presenter and dancer who hails from Ekurhuleni, Gauteng.
9/2/2021 • 28 minutes, 8 seconds
#TrendingChats: Teaching Boys to Become Great Men
Smash Afrika was joined by Sylvester Mashilo, Founder of Sylvester Mashilo Foundation which raises awareness on the absence of fathers and mentoring boys so they grow up to become better men.
8/26/2021 • 9 minutes, 40 seconds
#TrendingChats: Lizzo - Reaction to 'Rumours'
Leading story for this week's Trending Chats was Lizzo and the fat-phobic comments she continues to receive, especially after she dropped the music video for her new single, featuring Cardi B, 'Rumours'.
8/17/2021 • 6 minutes, 24 seconds
Listening Session: BLXCKIE - B4Now (Deluxe)
At just 22, BLXCKIE is already taking the S.A Hip Hop scene by storm with hit after hit and features from some of S.A's biggest acts including Nasty C, the multi-talented, rapper, singer and producer joined Smash Afrika to chat to him about the Deluxe version of his album - B4Now, just before it's released.
8/12/2021 • 20 minutes, 16 seconds
Taking Your Time Before Getting Sexually Intimate In Your Relationship.
On this instalment of Selfcare Sessions we’re looking at waiting and not rushing into having sex, and how that can impact your relationships. Smash Afrika was joined by Sipho who vlogs with her husband on ‘Happily Ever Ditibane’ about love and relationships, also joining Smash was Just Samke vlogger, who is currently on a journey of celibacy with her partner.
8/12/2021 • 17 minutes, 14 seconds
#TrendingChats: Women Voices of Dance Music with Msaki & Jacki Queens
To commemorate Women's Day, we wanted to put a spotlight on women vocalists in dance music in particular, and the gender dynamics that exist in that space of music. Smash Afrika was joined by musicians and activists - Jackie Queens, as well as Msaki.
8/10/2021 • 21 minutes, 15 seconds
#SmashSitsWith: Priddy Ugly - 'Soil' Album Listening Session.
Priddy Ugly has just dropped his sophomore album with a clear vision to make a RAP album that would bring something the game was missing and to share his journey as a young African family man. He joined Smash Afrika to chat about the album and the RAP activism journey he's on.
8/9/2021 • 23 minutes, 58 seconds
#5Nights Exclusive - Lamiez Holworthy Chats New Single
DJ and presenter Lamiez Holworthy has dropped her new single titled -“Sthokoze”. She features star producers The Lowkeys, with vocals from Drip Gogo who weaves catchy refrains between saxophone tones and melodic keys. She joined SMash Afrika to chat about this 5fm Exclusive.
8/9/2021 • 4 minutes, 45 seconds
#RelationshipTuesday: Dating People That Need Saving?
For this instalment of Relationship Tuesday we’re taking a look at the hero/saviour complex. Are you dating people because you feel like you can save them? That’s one of the questions we’ll be asking this evening as we explore this topic. Smash Afrika was joined by Sean, who is a Senior Social Worker.
8/9/2021 • 15 minutes, 56 seconds
#TrendingChats: The Evolution of Amapiano
Without a doubt, amapiano is the biggest movement in South African music & popculture right now and over the last few months we’ve seen it gaining popularity in other parts of the continent and the globe. What is it about the yanos and when did it all begin? Smash Afrika was joined by editor & writer Setumo-Thebe Mhlomi, as well as DJ & Music producer Kutloano Da Kruk.
8/3/2021 • 27 minutes, 43 seconds
Smash Sits with - Benny Afroe - 'Yours Truly' EP
Benny Afroe is ready to take on the S.A music scene with his eclectic sound and unique viewpoint. He’s turned many heads over the last year with his singles and has been putting in the work in studio leading to him having no choice but to drop his EP, ‘Yours Truly’. Smash spoke to him about the EP on the eve of its release.
8/2/2021 • 18 minutes, 19 seconds
#RelationshipTuesday: Sex work & intimate relationships
For Relationship Tuesday, Smash Afrika, inspired by a listener's story, had the conversation around sex work & intimate relationships. He was joined by Yonela from the Sisonke sex workers movement, as well as, adult entertainer - Marlon67 who gave an insight to this topic.
7/28/2021 • 16 minutes, 38 seconds
#TrendingChats - When Will 'Donda' be Released?
For producer's pick this week, the team went in to find the details on Kanye's, highly anticipated album, 'Donda' - including where he has taken residency to finish the album after fans were left disappointed when the album wasn't released on Friday 23 July.
7/27/2021 • 5 minutes, 56 seconds
#TrendingChats - Influencers Beware.
How should social media influencers go about posting when it comes to societal issues? On this instalmentof Trending Chats we focused on influencer marketing and the conversation around how influencers should/could position themselves when it comes to different societal issues, and general influencer & influencer campaign sensitivity. Smash Afrika was joined by Pieter Groenewald, CEO of influencer marketing company – The Salt.
7/27/2021 • 7 minutes, 25 seconds
Exclusive - Reason aka Sizwe Alakine chats about his new amapiano track
Sizwe Alakine aka Reason joined Smash Afrika, for an exclusive drop of his new amapiano track, alongside top producer - DJ Maphorisa, titled 'Khanda Shisa'. The track sees the rapper introduce the dance music side of him. He spoke to Smash about making the transition and working with Maphorisa.
One of the hottest South African rappers out there right now, 25k is without a doubt, one to watch in the hip hop game. He joined Smash Afrika for a listening session of his new album titled, 'Pheli Makaveli', just before it dropped and shared the stories behind the music, including the heartfelt story of how his collabo with A-Reece came about.
7/22/2021 • 23 minutes, 54 seconds
#TrendingChats - Comedy & Cancel Culture
Comedy and comedians are often walking the line of being funny without being offensive to anyone, in 2021 we find ourselves in a more enlightened world with more issues being scruitinised more deeply, how has this impacted the world of comedy? Smash Afrika joined by comedians, Tsitsi Chuimya, Yaseen Barnes & Lihle Msimang for more on this.
7/20/2021 • 25 minutes, 39 seconds
#SmashSitsWith: Tshego – '3 Piece' EP
Mr Pink Panther himself, Tshego, joined Smash Afrika, on the eve of the release of his new EP titled ‘3 Piece’. The last time we got a full project from him was in 2019, he has since continued to soar in the South African music landscape. He spoke to Smash about the story behind the EP and let us in on his future plans.
7/16/2021 • 17 minutes, 8 seconds
Relationship Tuesday - Is Your Relationship Co-dependent?
Romantic relationships are about being able to depend on your partner, but where is the line and when are you too dependent on your relationship and how can you go about having a more healthy dependence on your partner? On this Relationship Tuesday, Smash spoke about codependent relationships, Smash Afrika was joined by Registered Counsellor who focuses on relationships – Shirley Masemola.
7/14/2021 • 12 minutes, 27 seconds
Love-ish Series – Friends - Communication & social media
On the final instalment of the Love-ish Series 2021 we were chatting about the big C-word in all relationships – COMMUNICATION! We looked at how good the communication is between you and your friends and also dived into social media and the impact that has on communication between friends.
7/13/2021 • 25 minutes, 2 seconds
#TrendingChats: Public Order Policing
Trending Chats this week focused on chatting to some experts to dive deeper into the images of looting and unrest that we’ve witnessed in South Africa. To chat about public order policing in S.A, Smash Afrika was joined Ziyanda Stuurman - the author of ‘Can We be Safe: The Future of Policing in South Africa’
7/13/2021 • 14 minutes, 30 seconds
#TrendingChats: Inequality in S.A
What are the psychological impacts of poverty and inequality and how that can lead to social unrest and the looting of private property. Smash Afrika was joined by Senior Social Worker and Employee Wellness Expert – Sean.
7/13/2021 • 15 minutes, 6 seconds
Listening Session - Cassper Nyovest - 'Sweet & Short 2.0'
South African music icon Cassper Nyovest continues to bring the heat many year’s and albums after making his debut! He has now dropped his 6th studio album with it’s lead single ‘Siyathandana’ making waves across the country. He joined Kea Boya, in for Smash Afrika, to chat about that album and also let us in on when we can expect the launch of 'Root of Fame' and future campaigns.