Primo Baloyi, Football Legacy, Content Creation, Stardom, Vega

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**He could’ve stayed in his father's shadow — but Primo Baloyi had other plans.** On Episode 66 of **The Shady PHodcast**, we sit down with the footballer-turned-funny-guy who flipped a short-lived soccer career into a full-blown **content empire**.

This one’s about **betting on yourself**, starting from scratch, and turning *awkward Zoom skits during lockdown* into **endorsement deals, fans, and a movement**.
In this episode:

* Why Primo walked away from pro football
* Leaving home for independence & growth
* Working a 9-5 while chasing content dreams
* His first content - brand check & the moment he knew “this is it”
* Coaching kids, going viral & building his name from the ground up
* The pressure of being *Lucas Radebe’s son* — and shaking it off to become Primo the Brand

Whether you’re a creator, a former athlete, or just someone stuck between *dreaming and doing* — this conversation will inspire the hell out of you.
23 Jul English Explicit South Africa Society & Culture · Entertainment News

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