Episodes
We have an in-depth conversation with music sensation and Xhosa muso, Nathi Mankayi, who shares his incredible story into music, his inspiration, and his new album. We are also joined by special guest co-host Tina Jita.
Published 09/18/18
Published 09/18/18
Published 09/18/18
This week, we chat to internationally acclaimed visual artist and founder of Africa's first comic book superhero, Loyiso Mkize. He shares some insights on his artistry as he gears up for the first Comic Con Africa.
Published 09/11/18
We chat to award-winning illustrator Lazi Mathebula about his journey and the importance of reversing poverty patterns.
Published 09/04/18
To wrap up the #WomensMonth series we have two amazing guests in the studio. Entrepreneur and founder of a PR and Media Group, Sibabalwe Sesmani and multi-talented actress and media personality, Nambitha Ben-Mazwi.
Published 08/28/18
This week we chat to songstress and 'Boss Lady' LeAnne Dlamini about her career and what inspires her to be excellent as a woman. She is joined by her lovely daughter who co-hosts the show with Siya.
Published 08/14/18
To kick off our Women's Month series, we chat to Kenyan born photographer Cindy Leah, as well as model and entrepreneur Lwethu Tenge. We explore what it means being female in today's day and age... as well as the challenges and opportunities they have encountered in their creative journeys.
Published 08/07/18
Cape Town born DJ Eugenics has a candid conversation with Siya about the 'Poverty Mindset'.
Published 07/31/18
Acclaimed international graffiti/street artist Alexandre Manuel Dias Farto (better know as VHILS) is in the country for an exclusive artwork reveal. He stops by the studio to chat to Siya about his artistry, what inspires him, and the complexities of his craft. The Portuguese artist is popular for penetrating layers of posters, dirt, and plaster to reveal poetic images hidden beneath urban spaces.
Published 07/24/18
Visual artist Masonwabe Ntloko and SAMA Award winner Bongeziwe Mabandla are talking about how they used their challenges to influence their work. Bongeziwe gives us a special performance in studio of his amazing talent.
Published 06/12/18
Published 06/12/18
George Matsheke is the founder of an online publication and creative agency. He reflects on his past failures and the challenges of the magazine industry in South Africa, and he shares key lessons on content creation and what we need to understand about the future of content.
Published 06/05/18
Eastern Cape-born songstress Amanda Black is in studio talking about the challenges of being a young female artist in the music industry, as well as the lessons she's learnt on her journey so far.
Published 05/29/18
Style and grooming is about more than the aesthetic. The founders of MCHL and Bespoken Man discuss how they formed their companies, as well as the importance of building an authentic brand.
Published 05/22/18
Comedian Loyiso Madinga sheds some light on the journey that led him to be the first African correspondent for The Daily Show. He is joined by Siya Beyile, guest co-host Luvo Spambo, and #TheThreadedExchange producer Siphe Mkize as they talk about using your life to inspire others to pursue their dreams.
Published 05/15/18
Brand ambassador Ntumi Kondile joins us in studio to talk about how to build a partnership of value with brands. He shares insights on his career, as well as the importance of communicating to the right audience.
Published 05/08/18
Blackboard Africa is here to ensure the voices of the youth are heard. We are joined by the co-founders Amonge Sinxoto, Zingisa Socikwa and Mpumi Ntintili-Sinxoto, as they discuss claiming back the African narrative and the importance of female leadership.
Published 04/24/18
Siya Beyile is joined by our very first guest co-host Neo Sukude, as they interview Caron Williams, founder of an online magazine and content creation agency that speaks to the urban youth.
Published 04/17/18
Lerato Kgamanyane joins Siya Beyile to talk about her journey in building her company and digital brand. Lerato also shares her thoughts on whether South Africa supports and funds female digital entrepreneurs. Siya also chats to Ayanda Shabalala, an investment officer for business partners, who gives insight into why female entrepreneurs are not getting the funding they need.
Published 04/10/18
2018 breakout actor Aphiwe Mkefe talks to Siya Beyile about his journey into film and how he got into a hit TV show by chance, and debates with Siya whether South African actors are paid enough.
Published 04/02/18