Somizi Spills The Beans… Chiefs or Pirates?

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In the latest episode of The Big Interview, brought to you by DStv Compact, acclaimed choreographer & reality television star Somizi discusses who his favourite Premier Soccer League (PSL) team is. The iconic celebrity was born & raised in Soweto, home of Moroka Swallows, Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs.

Somizi dishes on how he grew up around football lovers, and even attended multiple matches during his youth. Amakhosi and the Buccaneers are the two football clubs with two of the largest fan bases in the country. Tune in to the show to find out which side of Sowetan football Somizi’s heart lies. Is it the black & white of Pirates or the gold & black of Chiefs?

In the full podcast, Somizi also discusses growing up in Soweto, how he choreographed the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2010 FIFA World Cup and his latest project with DStv.

19 Aug 2020 English South Africa Sports · Sports

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