The new episode of the LeadUP Podcast (out Monday 25 September) features Sipho
Ngwenya, formerly known as Psyfo, who 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 UP community and the broader public access to
prominent UP alumni and alumni associates, who share their top tips for growth and
progress, and the stories behind their own climb up their industry ladder.

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LeadUP is a production of the University of Pretoria’s Alumni Office. Our host is Lennox
Wasara and our team includes Elna Schütz and Samantha Castle. Our technical engineers
are Meropa Communications. Copywriting, editing, and marketing services provided by
Brightlight SA Communications.