LeadUP Podcast

LeadUP Podcast

University of Pretoria Alumni Relations Office

Alumni and friends of the University of Pretoria (UP) share their stories and leadership lessons on this podcast by the leading contact university in Africa. Prominent UP alumni from across disciplines – from business and law to medicine and the arts – share details about where their journey has taken them after their time at Tuks, and what they’ve learned along the way. LeadUP is a project of the Alumni Relations Office of the University of Pretoria. You can find out more about us or get in touch at up.ac.za/leadup.

Categories: Business

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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. 


Find us by going to www.up.ac.za/leadup and clicking on Podcasts. To listen, you can stream, download, and subscribe online or on your favourite podcast app on your phone. Help us out by rating and reviewing us. 

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.

Previous episodes

  • 25 - Sipho Ngwenya, media executive and former child star, on how to find your space in the entertainment industry 
    Mon, 25 Sep 2023
  • 24 - Robyn Oates, UN Sustainable Development Officer, on working for good 
    Mon, 28 Aug 2023
  • 23 - Munozovepi Gwata, fintech entrepreneur, on financial literacy for success 
    Mon, 31 Jul 2023
  • 22 - Shakila Dada, communications expert, on communication as a way to boost inclusivity 
    Mon, 26 Jun 2023
  • 21 - Laurie Dippenaar, millionaire and businessman, on building trust and wealth 
    Mon, 29 May 2023
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