Kaya 959 Midday-Joy

Midday-Joy

Midday Joy is an intersection for the dynamic forces of lifestyle, arts and culture, travel, personal development and the best selection of soul, jazz, kwaito and hip hop from the continent and the diaspora punctuated by meaningful, fun and forward-thinking conversations.

As a reflection of the station’s commitment to the African continent and leading new trends in broadcasting, the show will facilitate an intergenerational exchange between Afropolitans aged 25 to 45 years.
Daily English Explicit South Africa Arts · Fashion & Beauty
194 Episodes
140 – 160

The Formalisation And Professionalization Of Instrument-Making In Africa

The first edition of the IBR project was held in South Africa in 2016 when participants from across the African continent took part in a series of intensive training sessions, where they were equipped with the skills to build their own instruments – namely the marimba, dulcimer guitar and umakhweyana…
16 Sep 2020 8AM 5 min

Myesha Jenkins: Poet Of Jazz And Freedom

Jenkins was many things: a spoken-word performer devoted to jazz and its human rights ethos, a networker and mentor. She shared her knowledge and love even as she suffered from cancer. Poet, feminist cultural activist and jazzwomxn Myesha Jenkins died on Saturday 5 September. San Francisco-born Myesha had lived in…
9 Sep 2020 9AM 7 min

City Of Johannesburg’s Arts Alive Festival Goes Digital

VUYISILE MSHUDULU CITY OF JOBURG DIRECTOR FOR ARTS CULTURE & HERITAGE This year’s Arts Alive will be like no other as we adjust to the new norm of living with a pandemic. With the arts sector being among the hardest hit by Covid-19, the City of Johannesburg feels music, dance…
9 Sep 2020 9AM 9 min

Sir LSG Bread4Soul 100th Episode

The music industry might seem to be the easiest industry to operate in when you are on the periphery, however that’s not the case. A lot of knowledge is needed to be successful in this industry. There are vast integrated aspects that range from legalities, contracts, brand awareness, mental health…
7 Sep 2020 9AM 6 min

Nomsa Mazwai Challenges South Africans To Walk

‘We are not safe’. These were the words of #FunkItImWalking founder Nomsa Mazwai as she addressed the President of the Republic in March 2020. In her presentation she highlighted that we cannot say we are free when women are unable to walk the streets of the country without fear. The…
1 Sep 2020 9AM 6 min

Midday Joy with Unathi - #MadeByWomen – 7minutes with Snoh Aalegra

In this 7 minutes with… conversation Unathi spoke to vocal powerhouse Snoh Aalegra. The Iranian-Swedish singer-songwriter spoke openly about the perils of the music industry and being signed to a record label at an early age, and the fact that she does not recognize her album released under that label…
31 Aug 2020 8AM 13 min

Midday Joy with Unathi - #MadeByWomen – Anele Mdoda

This afternoon Unathi sat down for a quick conversation with evergreen broadcaster, producer, creative director and business woman Anele Mdoda. This fun, laughter filled conversation starts off with a reflection on what makes a good radio show and how Anele seamlessly navigates the different broadcast platforms she finds herself on…
31 Aug 2020 8AM 15 min

Midday Joy with Unathi - #MadeByWomen – Asante Blush

Unathi wraps up a month of extraordinary Woman Focused content with a conversation with Cuma Pantshwa and Zama Nkosi-Mabuye, the co-founders and co-directors of Asante Blush on their 1 year Anniversary. Asante Blush is a women-led marketing agency with a strong focus and specialisation on female consumers, who partnered with…
31 Aug 2020 6AM 9 min

#MADEBYWOMEN – WOMEN & SELF ESTEEM - Nia Orchid Inc.

Nia Orchid Inc. is a South African model agency that specializes and focuses on plus sized talent. We are a company that is passionate about changing theperceptions of beauty as they stand in the media and entertainment industry. Our mission is to eliminate all forms of discrimination and stereotyping against…
17 Aug 2020 8AM 9 min

Midday Joy with Unathi - 7Minutes with Zizo Tshwete Part 02

In the first instalment of 7MinutesWith celebrating the theme #MadeByWomen, Unathi spoke to South African Model, former Miss SA Teen and Broadcaster Zizo Tswhete. The conversations tracks a relationship which pre-dates the auspicious pageant in which Zizo was crowned Miss SA Teen, to an ecosystem of women who support, love,…
6 Aug 2020 5AM 13 min

Midday Joy with Unathi - 7Minutes with Zizo Tshwete part 01

In the first instalment of 7MinutesWith celebrating the theme #MadeByWomen, Unathi spoke to South African Model, former Miss SA Teen and Broadcaster Zizo Tswhete. The conversations tracks a relationship predating he auspicious pageant in which she was crowned Miss SA Teen to a ecosystem of women who support, love, nurture…
6 Aug 2020 5AM 15 min

Cem Publishers – A Hallmark Of Book Tourism

CEM Publishers is an independent publishing house that seeks to publish authentic African stories, reflecting on them in the light of our faith to strengthen legacies and preserve our heritage. The purpose is to encourage Africans to tell their own stories, write their own history and celebrate their contribution to…
5 Aug 2020 9AM 9 min

Judith Sephuma in Concert: The Jazz Unplugged

Multi-award-winning songstress Judith Sephuma, aka The Queen of Afro-Jazz, has recorded a 66-minute “on-demand” live studio show that will enable fans to watch the show at their leisure, any time between August
3 Aug 2020 9AM 13 min

7 Minutes with Chinedu Okeke

Unathi chats to Nigerian promotor and creator of Gidi Culture Festival in Lagos Nigeria, Chinedu Okeke. They speak about the growth of the festival since its inception in 2014, and the current challenges experienced in the live music and entertainment landscape. As the force behind one of, if not the…
27 May 2020 9AM 11 min

What’s For Lunch – Unathi speaks to Le Creatifs Founder Chef Wandile Mabaso

In today’s What’s For Lunch conversation Unathi speaks to Le Creatifs Head Chef and Founder, Chef Wandile Mabaso about the impact of COVID19 on the restaurant, the challenges they’ve faced in re-opening for delivery orders only and the innovations that they have had to implement to adapt to the new…
27 May 2020 9AM 10 min

Unathi kicks the truth with Alicia Keys

Since her rise to fame, Alicia Keys’s public persona has belied a deep personal truth: she has spent years not fully recognizing or honoring her own worth. In her conversation with Unathi she shares insights into her creativity and her quest for truth: about herself, her past, and her shift…
21 May 2020 9AM 15 min

7 minutes with Kekelingo

From performing on European stages to the Apollo Theatre in New York, Gregory Kekeletso “Keke” Mabusela of The Muffinz fame has now embarked on a new journey as a solo artist. Unathi kicks off the conversation with Keke reminiscing the last time they shared a stage together. Keke goes on…
20 May 2020 8AM 7 min
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