Athi is an energetic, stylish and hard working young woman who is destined for a great
career in radio and in the media arena. She is a model and a marketing student, and about
to add the title of radio guru to the list. Born in the back of the beyond in rural Eastern
Cape, she is a small town girl who is well on the way to conquering the big city. She is
not afraid of hard work and her determined attitude to life is what will get her far. She is
also a bit of a nerd, so don’t be surprised if you see her curled up in a corner with a good
book. Overall, this girl is a delightful mix of contradictions and is a future force to be
reckoned with-so watch out!

To describe myself in a word, hmm, well, I would have to say CRAZY. I am a very determined, fun, loving, big dreamer with big hair and a bigger personality to match. I am sharp, witty, cool, sexy and an up-coming entertainer. I am a singer-songwriter, actress, dancer, entrepreneur and model, to name a few things, but also about to become the biggest thing to hit the airwaves!

I guess you could call me an eccentric, wild and wonderful woman! I’m in love with words; I write them, read them and hate those who misuse them. I occasionally mess around with pictures and frequently zone out with my music. My music? Everything from The Beatles, to Ella Fitzgerald, to Mos Def and Tortured Soul. Always looking for something different and exciting – don’t mess with the played out though. Not a good look. Anything else, you’ll pretty much learn over time.

The Wild Card. I’m always on: ready and taking action. I’m passionate about radio and the truth and voice it represents. I want to be heard. I’m a law student but also a student of life. Firm believer in standing your ground and accepting that everything is not as it seems !

This 23-year-old bundle of energy is known by the name of Linda Lisa Peter, Capetonian born now relocated to JHB,I studied Voice and Speech at Cape Academy of Dramatic Arts and I am a born entertainer, love dancing and music and not shy when it comes to opening my mouth and airing my views but luckily I can also take a bit of critiscm as well. Joining the Y Academy is my first time away from home and all the comforts of being in familiar territory but change is good and vital so I plan to make the best of my time here and learn the radio trade and make myself a name in the industry ultimately.To give my all is what I will do, albeit with a little fun and making a few friends as well,can’t wait to sink my teeth in!! Keep your eyes on me and who knows…the Milky Lane is the limit!

After leading as Head Prefect at the SSB Matric Centre, SoulJock went on to developing his passion for the arts as part of the UJ Arts Academy in 2007. During his performances as an actor and singer, SoulJock fell in love with radio. He started off on Radio2000 volunteering his time and effort to acquiring some skills for a couple of months before moving on to campus radio, where he made it big as drive time radio jock and content producer on UJFM.

I’m a young creative mind with big dreams! I currently hold a Bachelor of Business Administration with majors in Business Management and Communications. I have been involved in media and the entertainment industry for five years now as a TV presenter, voice over artist and MC. Through the industry I have had the opportunity to meet and interview well known and inspiring international names such as Oprah Winfrey, Celine Dion and Thandi Newton.

Born and bred in Orlando West Soweto, Lebo lipss is a 22 year who is a student at the university of Johannesburg developed the love for when he started working as an on air Dj at the campus radio station, Lipss is a go getting ambitious indivual who has big dreams for his life, WATCH OUT FOR THE TAKE OVER.

Mantsoe “Pout” Tsatsi, a 22 year old born in Soweto, and now staying in Auckland Park is a Psychology graduate from The University of Johannesburg. She has worked for campus radio (UJFM) for nearly three years as a newsreader, DJ and producer. Not only is this young lady a radio jock, she also formed part of the UJ Drama Company for the past two years.

You think that’s all? Well, Pout also worked as a journalist for campus newspaper called The Observer and wrote for a Cape Town based online column called Feint and Margin.

Her main objective is to become a successful, well-rounded and dynamic radio personality that has ever hit Mzansi’s entertainment industry, particularly broadcasting. To also take live performance (theatre) to a level it has never been to.
 
Three words to describe this individual: Funny, Ambitious and Spunky!

Nhlanhla Molepo is a Soweto-born journalism student and current Y-Academy intern with street etiquette dress sense and a sartorial trait. I’m inspired by music (hence I work for Y-FM), art, visuals, fashion and anything else pleasing to my eye and ear.

I grew up in soweto, Moletsane (home to those who dream big), I did my primary schooling in Lenasia from there I went to Moletsane Secondary School where I obtained my Matric with a distinction in Accounting. In 2007, I enrolled at the University of Johannesburg to study B.A Journalism which I’m currently completing. I was the feature writer for Kaizen Lifestyle Magazine (an online Blogazine) up until I started with the Y-Academy.

Growing up with aspirations to sway people’s imaginations, communication and ultimately their minds, passion has always been, and will always be, the order of the day. He is fresh, clean and oh so hard to bring down. OBK (and the K stands for KING) is a businessman, a people lover, a giver, and he represents those dreams that take something EXTRA to achieve, like those of the kid in the street who just needs to be told IT CAN BE DONE! One can never really put a finger on what he is gonna do next!

“I do not take the road less travelled. I hope to be the one to leave the trail. Always.”

At the age of 12, Obakeng kicked off a career in the industry of entertainment as a presenter and moved onto reaching other heights on television. He proceded to become an MC (which he still does), and he sure does know how keep the house entertained! From corporate events all the way to parties in the city, he gives a good time.

At 19, Obakeng founded the BY FORCE Movement in 2009 which aims at giving you a chance to SHOW THE WORLD WHAT YOU’VE GOT! Go to www.leadyoungsa.co.za to check it out.

Born in 1988 on the 20th of February at Diepkloof clinic in Soweto as the 2nd child of 4, Zuko ‘ZOOX’ Nomnganga is a young driven South African who believes in the power of perseverance. He matriculated in 2005 at THS Langlaagte and thereafter enrolled for a BA psychology degree at the University of Johannesburg, which he then went to complete in 2009. His love for music has always been there from a young age as he was influenced mainly by his father who was a choir conductor. Zoox was introduced to radio in 2007 when he joined campus radio station UJFM as an on air presenter. He has since been learning everything there is to know about the radio industry and looks to one day become one of the most influential names in the media industry. Some of his other interests include writing, acting, making music, public speaking and basically whatever is possible under the sun. Zoox is inspired by people who come from different spheres of life, who have overcome the obstacles that life presents us with and can today say I have served my purpose in this world. His role-models are his parents for raising such a fine young man. He has dedicated his life to his late Grandmother ‘Madlamini’ who he believes taught him the most important lesson of life “with love, determination, hard work and perseverance comes the brightest of futures”. Watch out for this kid, his got a thing or 2 up his sleeve.