We’ve all seen it happen, someone gets promoted or hired out of nowhere, not because of their skills or experience, but because of who they know or who they're related to. 💼🙃

On this episode of Word on The Street on Afternoons with Zweli, Zweli gets real about the dark, uncomfortable side of nepotism. Zweli reflects on his own early experiences with parental influence and opens up the floor to discuss the fine line between deserving an opportunity and riding on undeserved favours.

Listeners call in with their most infuriating workplace horror stories, from being replaced overnight by the boss’s son to watching unqualified friends of management climb the ladder while everyone else does the actual work. The team breaks down the emotional toll, the imposter syndrome, and how workplace favoritism damages morale across the office.

💬 Have you ever lost an opportunity to nepotism, or did a family connection give you your big break? Share your story in the comments below! 👇

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