Smash Afrika Weekends

This weekend on Smash Africa Weekends, we’ll be doing birthday shoutouts where we say Happy Birthday and then reveal an embarrassing (and hilarious) story about the person, submitted by someone who knows them best. It’s all about celebrating people… with a little playful chaos on the side.

On Smash Africa Weekends, we spotlight local talent Naledi Modupi for The Great African Story, an artist exploring womanhood through painting, illustration, and photography. We dive into her journey, creative inspiration, and the exciting collaborations and projects she has on the horizon.

The King of Pop is back in the spotlight  We’re talking all things Michael- the brand-new film bringing the story of Michael Jackson to life and in true studio fashion, Karabo threw down a challenge we didn’t see coming…  Yes, the team had to deliver their best  HEHE  live on air. Some nailed it, some… not so much.

Nicki Minaj vs SZA! The feud breaking the internet right now On  Trainsmash with Karabo , we break down the pop culture moments everyone’s talking about and the ones you should be. Today we dive into the latest online feud between Nicki Minaj and SZA. From cryptic posts about SZA’s former manager to resurfaced tweets and unexpected name drops like Beyonc&eacute...

Kaybee goes one-on-one with Ajay Mitchell from the NBA, diving into pressure, performance, and the mindset it takes to show up when the stakes are high.

This week on  Spotlight With The Stars , we sit down with Katishcka Kiara, a powerhouse in South Africa’s acting scene and a digital force you probably know as @katishcka. From owning the screen to shaping the creator economy as former Creator Manager at TikTok South Africa, her journey is anything but ordinary. She gets candid about the pivots, the pressure, and what it really takes to...

At 23, Mtha shares a simple but honest confession, she doesn’t know how to ride a bike. What follows is the start of a very real  journey of learning something most people take for granted. With Tom stepping in to help, the SABC parking lot becomes an unexpected training ground for Mtha’s first lesson. Mtha came kitted out in full glam, completely unprepared for a bike lesson. Nat...

Tom and Mtha share what happened behind-the-scenes in what may be the most chaotic day in the nation.  It started with leaving her hazard lights on in the car and ended with getting stuck in the elevator at work. Mtha has been through the most! Luckily, it makes for great entertainment. 

Recently, Sabrina Carpenter brought Madonna on stage at Coachella. The moment was iconic to say the least.  We got Bianca from Boksburg on the line to play Smash The Note where she had to finish the lyrics to Madonna's Livin On A Prayer.

He was supposed to show up, show off, and maybe win a few points with the girl he’s been seeing… instead, he panicked and pulled out of a race date with a very convenient “runny tummy” excuse. Now he’s lying low, feeling embarrassed, and stuck in his own head wondering: does he come clean and risk the cringe… or disappear before she calls him out? It’s a...

We took control of a break-up mission and things got messy fast Pinky hit us up with a mission: her friend group has been trying (and failing) to get their chomie out of a relationship that just isn’t it. So, we’re stepping in. Tom and Mtha take over the operation, rally the 5 Nation, and put a plan in motion to help this couple call it quits... all in the name of uncuffing season.

Trainsmash: The lore behind Kylie Jenner wearing Justin Bieber's merch  Each Saturday, we bring you the one pop culture moment you need to be across and this week, it’s all about Kylie Jenner turning heads at Coachella. Here’s the tea: Kylie rocked merch from Justin Bieber. This wouldn’t be  that  wild… except her sister, Kourtn...

This week, we’re joined by the incredibly talented Mario Gaglione , a senior soloist at Joburg Ballet who is stepping into an exciting new chapter. Recently appointed as Associate Choreographer, Mario is also the creative force behind  Celestial Bodies . We chat about his journey through the world of ballet, what inspires his movement, and what it takes to bring a vi...

Last week, Pinky from Durban called into the show with a mission: help their friend Kiara finally break up with her toxic and narcissistic boyfriend, Sipho. What started as a friendship intervention quickly turned into a full-on investigation. Tom and Mtha dug into the lengths the group had already gone to, got some bold suggestions from the 5 Nation, and then took things to the next level…...

We play a song, hit pause at the most unexpected moment and then it’s all on you. Can you finish the lyrics and nail the note?  Today, Siba from the Eastern Cape steps up to the mic to take on the challenge. According to her, she is Tyla's biggest fa

Every Sunday, we hear a confession from across the nation. This weekend, we hear from one of our very own... Mtha shares the story behind why, at the age of 23, she has had things holding her back from learning to cycle. Tom and the team encourage her to achieve this goal. Listener Karabo contacts the team to lend her a bike for lessons during the week.

Tiny life hacks that changed everything  On Easter Sunday, we chat about the small life hacks that have dramatically improved their lives. Tshepi Moji and Karabo share that preparing the night before (packing tea, ironing, laying out clothes and essentials) makes early mornings far easier. For Kaybee, learning to braai has boosted his confidence and usefulness. Take a listen:

On Smash Africa Weekends, host Big Chief Tshepi Moji interviews hybrid athlete and trainer Siya “Siya Get Fit,” who explains how his fitness journey began at school, grew through self-study of anatomy, and became a career from age 16.  He emphasizes that consistency and discipline make progress possible, and describes his structured training and recovery, including long easy endur...

Every weekend we play Smash The Note We ask you to complete the lyrics of the song that we play on air once it is stopped or paused. 

On Smash Africa Weekends, host Tshepi Moji “Big Chief” features Apollo The Illustrator for the show’s “Great African Story,” exploring how Apollo’s art journey grew from casually drawing and selling work to committing fully in 2021 after spending time in Johannesburg galleries. Apollo explains how Joburg’s fast creative pace pushed his development, how ill...

Every weekend we play Smash The Note We ask you to complete the lyrics of the song that we play on air once it is stopped or paused. 

Petrol prices, no license, and a brother’s verdict: Can Tshepi really drive? With the rising petrol prices and how it’s affecting drivers, Tshepi admits that he still can't drive. Big Chief shares an update on his driving journey and calls his younger brother on-air to confirm his skills.  We ask listeners what goals they’ve accomplished in the first quarter of the year. Ult...

The Great African Story: The Great African Story shines a spotlight on Stacey Fru, an extraordinary 18-year-old child rights activist, international award-winning author, philanthropist, and public speaker. The interview aims to explore Stacey’s inspiring journey as a young African change maker who began her remarkable career at the age of 7 and has continued to break bar...