The Top 40 on 5

What subjects did you do in high school that you had no business doing

Are you a suspect?

We got a famous twitter user Chase to explain his tweet that trended this week on Twitter. His stood on business insisting that people must have 2 silent days in a relationship. 

We hung out with Thandi who is a content creator, digital entrepreneur and a girl's girl. We spoke about her impact within the digital space. Why brand love working with her and what it takes t be an influencer in this day and age.  

5 clues for the sharp shooter and listener responses.

We hung out with Easy Freak to chat about their latest single " Only Like you do". We spoke about their musical journey, what putting together this new project was like and what to expect from them now that they are signed to an internation record label.

Do you remeber these hits?

We hung out with Espacio Dios a South African Musician with a Global foot print, we spoke about his journey as an artist, his new single “human” and his up coming EP.

Are you the Sunday Suspect?

We spoke about the SAMAs. Zanele Potelwa meeting the moment with the correct energy and Tyla display maturity as she received her award. 

We hung out with Thick Dudle one of the most relatable content creators at the moment. We spoke about why brands trust her so much and what it takes to remain relevant in the digital era. We also spoke about how she navigated everyday life as a content creator, mom and teacher.

We covered how a study is showing that Gen-Z’a drinking habits. Why there are drinking far less alcohol than other generations. 

Lisa went head to head with Mark on the Ultimate Doomscoller quiz. 5 hot questions were asked and Lisa got the title of the Ultimate Doomscroller of the week, being the most knowledgeable person on what’s happening on Social Media this week. 

Are you a suspect?

We got into 5 pop culture moments from 2015 and the songs that we got around August 2015! 

We had a chat with Piper Connolly, a 15 year old America singer song writer whose single, ‘Beautiful Life’ debuted at No. 40 on the Top 40 On 5. We spoke about the power of social media, the journey on putting together the single and how she collaborated with Esjay Jones , a South Africa producer on the record.

Mmule the founder of ‘Feed My Tribe’ is our social Icon for this week. We spoke about what makes brands work with her, how food is connects people. We spoke about how she negotiates with brands and her brand new show on SABC 2. 

Are you the Sunday Suspect?

 The streets are saying Tyla might have stolen Ayra’s song… but did she though?

We hung out with Siyamthanda Ndamase who is content creator and respected influencer in SA. We spoke to her about what keeps her going during tough times, why she started running and the importance of maintaining good relationships with brands in this day and age.   

We hung out with Harrison Crump and Sim Tornado and spoke to them about their new single “Fana Fana”. What to expect next from the due and their journey in the music space individually and collectively. 

Grace Mondale hosts a birthday celebration for her dog.

We hung out with content creator and digital entrepreneur Katlego Pilane as our Social Icon. We spoke about his journey as a content creator, what sets him apart from the other content creators and why brands find it easy to work with him. 

We had a chat with Prince KayBee about his new single Heno Babayo. We spoke about him joining a new record label and how that has helped with his creative process and his general sound. We also covered how he handles the different audiences through the globe.

Harrison Mkhize hung out with DopeZuluBoi who is a content creator, Founder of DopeZuluboi productions and a digital entrepreneur. They spoke about content creation in SA, building a reputable brand in the digital age and the importance of story telling. 

Nonhle Athena is not lying, she really is that girl

Sweet Guluva - We sat down with Sweet Guluva reality TV star, Musician , Actor and content creator. We spoke about his journey as an artist, actor and reality TV star. We also spoke about the power of having a team to keep your brand strong and active. He also shared how he carries his late sister with him everywhere he goes as well as what's next for him. 

The confusion around the Durban July)

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.

The guy with the receipts.

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

Did you do something suspect this week?

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.