After 20 years of excellence in radio and serving on-air content that listeners have fallen in love with, popular radio personality Anele Mdoda will put down her mic for a few months to travel and attend master classes in various countries.
The award-winning radio host is set to return to her desk on 1 July 2022 after hosting one of the coveted breakfast slots, Anele and the club, on 947 FM from Monday to Friday from 6 to 9.
The media personality was overflowing with excitement ahead of her learning journey.
"I am beyond excited about this upcoming learning tour. Believe me when I say I'll be coming back with some crazy ideas. I think this perfectly shows Primedia’s commitment to innovation, growth, and development,” said Mdoda.
947 Station Manager Ravi Naidoo shared his sentiments, highlighting that they cannot wait for Mdoda to be back.
“As the leading commercial music brand in Gauteng, it's crucial to stay relevant and on top of our game. As a station, we thrive on fresh thinking and radical innovation. 'Anele and the Club on 947' has always pushed the envelope when it comes to 'traditional' on-air content. We know Anele will be putting us through our paces when she gets back, and we can't wait."
With Mdoda at the reins on this vibrant morning show, listeners have always been treated to mornings that were filled with bliss and wit to carry them through the day.
Over the years, the Celebrity Game Night host has garnered a lot of followers with her captivating personality and her remarkable work ethic.
Mdoda has also proven to be a veritable jack of all trades when she transitioned from radio to television, hosting several much-loved television shows.
Her passion for radio transcended to other people as well winning the hearts of many viewers at home.
Meanwhile, legendary gospel singer Dr Rebecca is to grace Tik Tok community.
Followers of the social media giant Tik Tok will be treated to an explosive and memorable experience this week as the legendary Gospel singer Dr Rebecca Malope is gearing to grace their global platform on 21 April 2022.
The multi-award-winning musician will step out of her retirement to celebrate Easter to bring back her sensational days of dominating big stages with her spiritually induced performances.
This hour-long special performance will be live on Tik Tok, allowing her fans to celebrate the Easter festivities with some of her most-renowned songs.
The "Ngegazi Lemvana" hitmaker left the music industry in 2021 after 30 years of making a name for herself around the world.
Over the span of three decades, Dr Malope was popularly known for her majestic voice that commands one to stop and listen, something that has won the hearts of many people, drawing them closer to her artistry.
Through music, she had expressed herself in ways that will always be relatable for many whose love for music is deep.
When asked about the decision to return to her fans, Dr Malope shared: “Music will always form an integral part of my life. It is through the art of music that I could celebrate, mourn, travel, and take my talent to the world. I felt that Easter was the perfect opportunity for me to perform again as I get to connect with my supporters over such a special time, such as Easter, as well as share my art with some of those who may have never had the opportunity to see me perform before.”
TikTok's Africa Music Operations manager, Yuvir Pillay, expressed: “We are very honoured and excited to be hosting one of the world's most celebrated music icons LIVE on our platform. This performance will mean a lot to our community as music forms a deep part of our lifeline. Live entertainment does extremely well locally on the platform. This is the case across various genres, which highlights our efforts to be an all-inclusive that brings an array of music genres to our TikTok stages.”