Born
in Alex and Growing up in the Northern Province, Soweto and Durban has
had special meanings in my upbringing.
I
regard myself as a Child of the Street still to discover my true roots.
Three
words to describe me: "Curious - angel - believer"
How
long in Entertainment Industry?
When
I finished Matric I needed money for University fast.
While
working part time at the Development of SA someone recommended modelling.
It was exciting and also led to appearances in movies. But it was not
comfortable. I managed to raise enough money for only first year at
varsity.
I
cut it short, but now I'm a Law Graduate from University of Durban,
Westville.
While
at varsity I got involved in a Campus Radio Station as a hobby. For
me it was a lot of radio, a lot of basketball, some politics and a little
bit of everything else. Radio was not really my first love - I did not
have respect for the profession. I just thought most DJ's are illiterate
motor mouths.
Then
in 1992 a radio station called Capital Radio asked me to join them,
but the station asked me to quit studying; I was doing my final year
for my first degree, so naturally I told him to go to hell!
The
following year 1993 he was fired and the new station manager called
me and I still study. Hence I joined Capital Radio and I'm please with
what I've learned there -1 could work for any radio station in the world
and kick ass.
While
on radio I tried to practice law but it just did not work. Even today
I still get calls from fellow students and lecturers who believe I will
go back to law. That is still my biggest passion but broadcasting is
not making it easy.
Then
in 1996 I moved to Johannesburg for the following: I was part of the
On Air Line Up for the launch of Kaya FM. The same year I started working
for M-Net presenting a music show called "Rock Down Africa"
with Gerry Rantsheli, seen in over 40 African countries.
That
gave me an opportunity for almost 4 years. I travel all Africa and Europe
interviewing musicians. That was tight.
Then
in 1999 I moved from Kaya to Metro FM. I hosted the Metro morning Parliament
- SA's biggest urban breakfast show. And am currently
Who
do I respect? Who inspires me?
My Grandmother and people who beat the odds. Also beauty.
Favourite
Book?
Franz Fanon - Black Skin White Masks
Currently
reading
Unvanquished - the UN - USR
Boutros Boutros Ghali
Name your favourite singer
Rachel Ferrell
If you could live anywhere in the world?
The world is getting small so is SA, actually feels next door to anywhere
and I'm not a rooted person but Paris for 5 years would be cool.
Favourite
food?
My girl friend is actually the best cook on the planet.
Greatest
extravagance?
Music and books
If
I could be a politician - who and why?
Me
Man is actually a political animal. Actually the more cynical people
are about politics the more comfortable they are - that is if they don't
do anything about their cynicism.
Favourite
Movie
Sugar Mill
Favourite
Date
17 March - I chose it as my birthday.
People
I find it hard to be with
Ignorant and committed to staying so
Most
important lesson
Man proposes God exposes