Tbo Touch: MetroFM, Ramaphosa, AKA, SA hip hop, MK Party, Business, success tips

SMWX April 24, 2025
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Become a YouTube Member of SMWX: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk_qa4ssROH8aUDbgQXE5dA/join In today’s episode, we are joined by legendary broadcaster Thabo "Tbo Touch" Molefe, who unpacks his radio career, the SA hip hop game, 30 years of democracy, President Ramaphosa's legacy, and more! Visit the SMWX store for merch and books: https://smwx.store Pace Car Rental: https://www.pacecarrental.co.za/ CONTACT: ✉️: [email protected] 📞WhatsApp Line: 082 891 4935 Visit my website: sizwempofuwalsh.com ______ 00:00 - Introduction 02:16 - Broadcasting 05:28 - Rhyme and Reason hip hop show 06:33 - Influence of US on Touch 10:16 - 1st show on Metro FM 16:24 - SA hip hop game 20:10 - Has talent been overpowered by social media following? 22:54 - Top 5 SA hip hop artists 26:21 - Remembering last moments with AKA 29:56 - Power of Radio 30:42 - How to negotiate a contract 39:20 - Reaction to 2024 Elections 43:19 - Political optics vs Entertainment optics 45:55 - SA economy outlook 49:00 - President Ramaphosa's decisiveness 52:50 - SAns hopes for a better future 54:35 - Does success make you a target? 1:03:15 - 30 years of democracy 1:12:28 - SMWX _______ Credits: Director and DOP: Nomaan Haarzavi for Narr8 Studio Second Camera Operator: Faizan Haq for Narr8 Studio Producer: Oratile Kekana