Sipho Ngwenya, formerly known as Psyfo, was a child star before becoming a household name playing Ajax on Generations. After a successful period as a musician, he received his MBA from the University of Pretoria’s Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), and is now a senior manager at Showmax.   

On this episode, he chats to us about:

• Lessons he’s learned from achieving fame and success early on. 
• How he’s transitioned between different parts of the entertainment industry.
• Dedicating a lot of time and effort to his studies.
• Supporting the entertainment industry from a management perspective.
• The future of content that targets African audiences. 

The LeadUP Podcast gives members of the University of Pretoria community and the broader public access to prominent University of Pretoria alumni and alumni associates, who share their top tips for success, and the stories behind their own climb up their industry ladder. This university podcast aims to ensure a global audience has access to South African and African thought leaders.

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