Local gives youth platform for artistic expression with radio show

TALENTED local resident Twaambo Joseph Chingobe wants to inspire the youth through his new radio show.

Chingobe, who is also known as Teejay, is a 26-year-old radio presenter and musician who recently landed his own radio show called Rep Your Hood (represent your hood) which is aired on African Crest Radio (an internet radio station), as well as Zambezi FM in Livingstone, Zambia.

The former Sir Pierre van Ryneveld High School pupil recently hosted the launch party for the show on Saturday, May 30, at Innocent Pub and Grill in Kempton Park.

“Through this show, I want to encourage more young people to believe in themselves and to continue working hard towards achieving their dreams. Hence the show acts as a platform for young people who are doing amazing things and we feature them on the show,” Chingobe explains.

Although currently residing in Randburg for work purposes, Chingobe was raised in Kempton.

“I started with radio last year when I was visiting Zambia and worked for Zambezi FM for six months, and then joined the African Crest Radio show when I came back and have been with them now for two months,” he said.

“I present and write the content for the show on my own, and have two producers working with me. The radio station is based in the Vaal, so we use a mobile studio to record the guests we feature on the show.”

The hip hop music producer’s show is not only open to different music artists, but to people who are involved in all forms of art, including fashion, radio, TV and entertainment as a whole.

Youth from different neighbourhoods and backgrounds get the chance to showcase their talents.

The show provides a platform for people to exhibit these talents on air and share insights to what has inspired them in their journey to realising their goals.

“I believe the show could benefit the youth of Kempton by giving them a platform and the exposure that is currently lacking in our neighbourhood,” he said. “Not only is this show broadcast in South Africa, but other countries as well because we have partners in places such as Uganda and England, and the listenership is broad as the show can be accessed from anywhere in the world. And being on the show can help artists become recognised by other peers and investors from around the world.”