STARS CELEBRATE WORLD RADIO DAY! By Quincy Mahlangu
Comments Hulisani Ravele says a conversation need to be had about the excessive use of drugs and alcohol by creatives. Credit: Daily Sun
SATURDAY marked World Radio Day, a day on which many broadcasters across the globe celebrate one of the oldest and widely consumed mediums of communication.
Some of our favourite Mzansi celebs took to social media to celebrate this day.
Daily Sun compiled a list of those who celebrated the day.
1. Robert Marawa
The talented broadcaster took to social media and said radio with no listeners is a “dumb concept”. “That’s why I want to thank all of you, my bosses, who tune in religiously to listen to our humble radio offering.This day belongs to you,” he said.
Ole Ledimo sends a heartfelt tribute to his late friend Wandi Nzimande
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Mzwandile âWandiâ Nzimande, the co-founder of the local street brand, Loxion Kulca, was laid to rest on Monday, January 18.
Nzimande died on Wednesday, January 13, at the Olivedale Clinic in Johannesburg after being diagnosed with Covid-19.
One of his close friends Ole Ledimo, the founder of House of Ole, took to Instagram to bid his friend farewell.
He wrote: âVanD1. my n r my idol. Like you said after Bob Mabenaâs passing ânot many people get to work with idols.â Iâm blessed enough to have worked with you Mr Nzimande.
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Loss and devastation were recurring themes during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Many South Africans suffered devastating family losses that were made worse by the fact that their mourning was restricted by measures put in place to curb the spread of Covid-19.
The nation also shared in collective grief when beloved and prominent figures died.
Here are seven deaths that South Africans mourned:
Gee Six Five: Although her time on stage was short lived, Nkosingiphile Olpha Selepa showed South Africans that it is never too late to go out and live your dream. The 65-year-old PhD student gave South Africa
Obani Labantu, her only song release which charted across the country and inspired hashtags and memes. She died on 9 December after giving the country her first and only television performance. It was reported that she died after she tested positive for Covid-19.
A year of losses: High-profile deaths in 2020 Jobs were lost due to the effects of COVID-19, people’s health took a toll, and many lost family members, friends and even celebrities who they loved. ‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman. Picture: @chadwickboseman/Instagram.
JOHANNESBURG - For many around the world, 2020 will go down as the year of losses.
Jobs were lost due to the effects of COVID-19, people’s health took a toll, and many lost family members, friends and even celebrities who they loved.
The year 2020 kicked off on a somber note with the death of NBA superstar Kobe Bryant.
2020 Year in Review: Drama surrounding Bob Mabena s ex s social media posts Updated
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The radio legend s baby mama and ex caught some backlash on social media for her tweets.
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The country mourned Bra Bob (as he was affectionately called) by looking back at his radio and music career.
Those who were close to him told of the wonderful memories they would forever cherish, among them, his ex girlfriend and mother of one of his children, Zandisile Nhlapho.
Nhlapho (a former SABC 1 continuity presenter and businesswoman) spoke about the passion in her relationship with Mabena and also reminisced about their love.