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Kwesta talks about balancing fame and his passion for the entertainment industry

Having been in the entertainment business for 16 years, Kwesta has had a fair share of good and bad experiences but he would change a thing as it has maintained the longevity of his career. The podcast is hosted by TshisaLIVE journalist Joy Mphande and produced by Demi Buzo.

21 Apr 2023 33 min

Big Zulu and Sjava chat all things Inkabi Zezwe & topping charts

Sjava and Big Zulu, who have dubbed themselves Inkabi Zezwe, have reached reached platinum status with over than 2.8-million streams. They speak to TshisaLIVE about their collaboration and their individual endeavours. The podcast is hosted by TshisaLIVE journalist Joy Mphande and produced by Demi Buzo. 

14 Apr 2023 38 min

Shane Eagle chats international career and the reality show life

Rapper Shane Eagle is one of the most celebrates artists in mzansi who has been able to make a name for himself beyond the borders of SA, from his affiliations with international stars, to being on an international franchise, Shane Eagle has become a force to be reckoned with. The…

6 Apr 2023 34 min

Minnie Dlamini on using her character on The Honeymoon as therapy after her divorce

While movies are mainly about entertainment and telling a story, sometimes life can imitate life. Minnie Dlamini made her her first film debut on an adventure comedy chick flick, The Honeymoon as Lungile "Lu" Radebe, a married with two children and stuck in a rut with her marriage to her…

31 Mar 2023 5 min

"I am re-introducing myself to the world"- Tabia on her upcoming second album 'Untold Stories'

"I am re-introducing myself to the world"- Tabia on her upcoming second album 'Untold Stories' Tabia said she is at a space in her life where she is bold enough and ready to expose a side to her that she has kept private form the public; her spirituality. She is…

24 Mar 2023 24 min

Mfana Kah Gogo on life after cheating death twice & his future plans after passing Matric

Mfana Kah Gogo has a bright future ahead of him after passing Matric. He speaks to TshisaLIVE about his plans to takeover the music industry after surviving two horrific car accidents. The podcast is hosted by TshisaLIVE journalist Joy Mphande and produced by Demi Buzo.

17 Mar 2023 18 min

'He was happy in his last days ' - AKA remembered by business partner

As AKA's assassination is under investigation, TshisaLIVE speaks to the business partner of slain South African rapper, Raphael Benza on how he's dealing with his passing and his last moments with him.

20 Feb 2023 5 min

Refection on the life and death of 'AKA' Kiernan Jarryd Forbes

TshisaLIVE editor Chrizelda Kekana, reporters Constance Gaanakgomo and Joy Mphande reflect on covering the death of rapper AKA and his life and career. He was shot dead on February 10 in Florida Road in Durban. He was 35 years old.

18 Feb 2023 19 min

‘He’s a musical genius’ — Nandi Madida celebrates Grammy-winning Zakes Bantwini

Probably the proudest wife in the country at the moment, Nandi Madida, musician and wife of Zakes Bantwini, has expressed her pride in her husband, who bagged the first Grammy Award of his career. Zakes, real name Zakhele Madida, bagged a Grammy win for the song Bayethe which he shares…

6 Feb 2023 3 min

Nasty C says he is 'just as good if not better' than his US counterparts

Before the pandemic hit, KwaZulu-Natal-born rapper Nasty C set out to make his presence felt in the US, Europe and Asia as part of his global takeover and continues to impress with his skills. The rapper says he had the patience to become one of the greats. Chatting to TshisaLIVE,…

26 Jan 2023 12 min

Mampintsha's sister on his last days, animosity between in-laws and more

After the death of Big Nuz member Mandla "Mampintsha" Mapumulo on 30 December 2022, his family claim to struggle to make ends meet and allege widowed Babes Wodumo and her family did not allow them to see their son at the funeral.

11 Jan 2023 54 min

Cassper speaks on next 'FillUp' concert, Celeb City fight with Big Zulu and more

Aheaed of his FillUp Mmabatho concert, cassper Nyovest chats to TshisaLIVE about what his fans can expect, his recent headlines, the evolution of his career and future plans.​

18 Nov 2022 35 min

Bongani "Mörda" Mohosana on why he launched his solo career and his debut album

Bongani "Mörda" Mohosana chats to TshisaLIVE after announcing he's taking venture as a solo artist. The producer and DJ has set the record straight on his standing with the Black Motion music group and wants his fans to get to know him better through his debut album Asante.

9 Nov 2022 42 min

Exclusive: Bonang Matheba talks all things House of BNG, B* Dazzled and business

Media personality Bonang Matheba chats to TshisaLIVE after she announced her collaboration with Steve Madden, the return of her YouTube series B* Dazzled and her business ventures.

4 Nov 2022 14 min

Tik Tok star Khanyisa talks music, and almost giving up 'halfway' in her career

Khanyisa Jaceni's story is one heartwarming tragedy to triumph story. After losing her job as a computer-aided draughting operator during the loight of the Covid-19 pandemic retrenchements, the 27-year-old from Secunda, Mpumalanga has since rose to stardom as a Tik Tok star with over 2 million views on Tik Tok…

6 Oct 2022 20 min

John Legend talks new music and his 'unmatched' love for his SA fans

If you are in SA and a John Legend fan, the American superstar wants you to know he thinks you are top-tier and tells everyone who cares to listen that his “best fans” come from SA. TshisaLIVE had the opportunity to chat to the 12-time Grammy winning artist after he…

20 Sep 2022 10 min

The hardships & joys! Yaya Mavundla opens up about life as a transwoman

Being a transactivist has amplified her voice and made her a force to be reckoned with and media personality and fashion entrepreneur Yaya Mavundla says all she strives for daily is to “live her truth”. “My journey is to make sure that trans people are visible,” she  told TshisaLIVE. 

6 Sep 2022 33 min

Wrapping up women’s month with TshisaLIVE

As we wrap up the month dedicated to women, TshisaLIVE women have a candid conversation looking at some of the successful black women who been on the receiving end of vitriol as a result of choosing to live their lives outside the lines drawn by society of how a woman…

31 Aug 2022 19 min

Moneoa opens up about picking up the pieces after alleged abuse: ‘I felt like a

Moneoa Moshesh has gone through a difficult few years after her break up with her ex but she has started afresh and says she’s grateful and feels good to be in her own space again .She suddenly became the centre of attention after opening up about her personal life on…

29 Aug 2022 6 min

Mohale reveals how comments on Somizi’s reality show made him feel

Mohale Motaung admits he's been overwhelmed with mixed emotions since finally speaking up about what transpired in his relationship with his estranged husband Somizi Mhlongo. “The most important thing for me was for me to tell my story in a way I see fit.” He's received a lot of responses…

10 Aug 2022 29 min