The Hotspot With Simbongile Mmbo - Inkonjane FM Station Manager
Created by Sandy Nene
Executive and Content Producer:SamaJobe
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Why Radio?
- It would have been TV, but I like the mystery in Radio, how it stimulates the mind and the creativity behind every program. Radio being the theater of the mind is the most fascinating thing.
Which other radio stations have you worked for?
I have worked for Alfred Nzo Community Radio in the Eastern Cape and Harry Gwala FM in KwaZulu-Natal but the journey started at Inkonjane FM back in 2009 as an Intern.
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Did you study radio?
Well I studied Jourmalism, which incorporated print and broadcast media.
Besides radio, what other projects are you currently busy or involved with?
-Honestly I am busy with school right now, when l get this belt, l am willing to give back more to the community as I am passionate about community development. On the side I am good events planner and MC.
Who is your South African Radio icon?
- The late Vuyo Mbuli and the Late Xolani Gwala. I am still inspired even though they have left this world. Their ability to lead coversations and still add humor stood out for me.
What can we expect from you in the next five years?
- I am actually planning on retiring at 40 and start my own Agency or communications company.🤞🏾 So in five years time I will be still on the ground guarding and managing talent.
How often do you listen to other radio stations and which radio station do you usually listens to?
- I love talk radio. If you noticed my icon, both gentlemen were working for talk radio. Currently I am hooked to Power FM.
What has working on radio has taught you?
- Patients. Tenacity. Love.
Managing talent needs patients, radio personalities are dynamic and complex. I am a patient man because of Radio.
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What advice can you give to aspiring radio broadcasters?
- It takes time to get it right, but never stop being curious. A good broadcaster is an excellent communicator and fluidity is a rule. Community Media is a stepping stone to something bigger. Ungapheli mandla.
