The Top 40 on 5

Harrison Mkhize chats to Kyle Clark live in the 5FM studio.

Harrison Mkhize chats to Apple Gule live in the 5FM studio.

We hung out with Dr Katlego who is an award winning content creator and digital entrepreneur. We spoke about her journey as a content creator, how to find you voice in the content creation space as well as how she negotiates with brands in this day and age. 

We hung out with Muzi who had his track titled Thetha currently on the Top40. We spoke about his creative process, the importance of developing and authentic sound that makes space for you in international stages. 

Farieda Metsileng widely adored by her online handle Pharoahfi, is the ultimate blueprint for the modern South African multi-hyphenate: a viral content creator, corporate MC, voice-over artist, TV presenter, and critically acclaimed actress.   Born and raised in Johannesburg, Farieda didn't just stumble into the spotlight; she masterfully engineered her way there.After honing her skills at AFDA, she spent years grinding behind the camera—starting as an intern at Red Pepper Pictures and working tirelessly as a production manager. Her ability to embody hilariously distinct, raw South African archetypes (like the iconic Nthabiseng) on Instagram and YouTube quickly caught the attention of media executives. Harrison Mkhize hung out with her on the Sunday Social Club as she is the social icon for the day. They spoke about longevity in the entertainment industry as well as on building a reputable brand that brands can work with. 

Hanna is a South African based singer/ song writer that currently has her song "Lover Girl" on the Top40 On 5. IShe first caught our attention with insane viral freestyles while studying at UCT, and she has built an untouchable reputation for switching effortlessly between razor-sharp rap bars and gorgeous melodies. Her latest single is a massive Afropop anthem that is officially tearing up the charts right now. Harrison Mkhize had a chat with her on the Top40 On 5, they spoke about her journey as an artist and what creating music that keeps topping the charts feels like. She also covered how her Ethiopia and Zimbabwe have influenced her music and creativity.  

On Sunday, June 7th, we locked in with none other than digital powerhouse and lifestyle tastemaker, Urbane Eddie, who stepped into the hot seat as our Social Icon of the Week! Urban Eddie gave a masterclass on culture, content creation, and scaling your personal brand. Eddie opened up about what it really takes to curate a digital presence that keeps the timelines talking, his secrets to staying authentic in a world full of filters, and how he navigates the high-speed lane of SA digital culture.

The charts were on fire this week, but the absolute highlight of the countdown was when the incredibly talented Ben Rodrigues pulled up to the studio! Ben joined us live on the Top 40 to talk about his meteoric rise, his musical evolution, and most importantly, his brand-new track, "Back To You." He gave us the ultimate exclusive look at the song that is already starting to take over your playlists and your TikTok FYP. Ben has fast become one of the most exciting names in the scene, blending raw, relatable songwriting with infectious production. If you missed the live broadcast, you missed an incredibly honest, behind-the-scenes look at an artist who is actively shaping the sound of local pop culture.

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"Things that we need to be honest about in society that are just not working" 

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We hung out with Libho Geza, reality TV star and content creator, we spoke about content creation, negotiating with brands and monetizing content. 

This weekend we hung out with Domonique Bullock, she is a content creator and influencer. A former educator who is now a full time content creator, we spoke about her journey in the content creation space and how she has managed to position herself to work with brands. 

Sunday Suspect - we are cleaning out the slat for the week, offloading our suss behaviour from the previous week and weekend! It’s gets spicy and this is a safe space for the mess! 

We got to hang out with Canton Parker, gamer and content creator. We had a chat about the power of storytelling telling in content creation, how content creators can position themselves for long term partnerships with brands.

We had a chat with Producer / DJ Aidin. We debuted his up coming single, spoke about his passion for music and creative process. We also spoke up his track ‘Fast Lane’ currently on the Top40On5.

Top40 - we had a chat with J’Something. Celebrating his 15 years milestone in the entertainment industry. We spoke about what helps him connect with his audience and what he has been working on. Things to expect from him and Micasa this year.

For the Sunday Social Club. We had a chat with Kevin who is a digital entrepreneur, content creator and influencer. We spoke about his career spanning over 13 years, the brand trips he has coming next and how content creators can position themselves for their next BIG brand partnerships.

Harrison chats to Cape Town's Eva Marie about song writing and being a pop star.

We spoke to Alphi Sipho Mkhwanazi Television Presenter, MC, Actor , Social Media Influencer and content creator. He spoke on the power of speaking for yourself as a content creator, how to negotiate with brands and how his journey has been as a content creator and influencer.

Harrison chats to South African artist Max More about making his debut on the 5FM Top 40.

 Chirai a rising singer-songwriter that has struck a chord with South African audiences with her debut single, Blueberry Skies. The single soared to the top of the Viral 50 in SA. The streaming number across DSP are also crazy! Harry got to chat with her about her life, the music and some of the other exciting things she is working on!