UWFM Podcast

Nkonzo ZA is a rising South African musician and cultural storyteller whose sound bridges ancestral heritage and contemporary soul. Rooted in Bhaca traditions and influenced by choral music and Maskandi, his work is deeply spiritual, emotional and reflective. Through projects like Ubizo, Nkonzo ZA uses music as a calling, a space for healing, identity and reconnection; offering audiences a powerful blend of tradition, vulnerability and modern artistry. He shares his story of forging his own path through poverty and into superstardom

Chef Siya Mboxela is a seasoned private chef with over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, specialising in intimate dining experiences and event catering. Raised in the Eastern Cape, his journey is grounded in discipline, service and carving put a path on an industry with inconsistencies culturally versus socially. Known for his personalised approach and attention to detail, Chef Siya believes food is more than a meal — it’s connection, memory and experience, thoughtfully curated for every table he serves.

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Multi-hyphenate creative entrepreneur behind Black Rose Creative Lab, producing standout Television Shows and Live events. She sits down with us to talk all things creativity, wellness, and education for community upliftment.

It's been a while since we've heard anything from Vusi Nova. We catch up with him and find out what a superstar on downtime gets up to, we look back at some of the relationships and moments in his life that informed who he is today and how he bares it all in the music.

Celebrated fashion designer and founder of Imprint ZA, known for bold, African-inspired designs that merge tradition with contemporary style. His work has graced runways locally and globally and we talk to him about telling African stories through fabric.

In light of Mandela Day last week and as we gear up for Women's Month, Amaza chats to Zandile Mposelwa, a Corporate Affairs Director & Motivational Speaker about growing in corporate as a woman and the beauty of female leadership as well as the importance of lending a helping hand to others where you can.