Team
Meet Our Extraordinary Team
Amina
Amina Kaunda
TV PRESENTER | NEWS ANCHOR | RADIO PERSONALITY | MC |
I am a multi-faceted media and communications specialist with a growing presence both television and radio. I proudly made the shortlist for the 2022 BBC Komla Dumor Award. I currently anchor the news on Diamond TV and co-host the proudly Zambian talk show Tuvwange Lifestyle on Zambezi Magic. My previous experience comes from Spring TV, Power FM/TV, Rock FM and Millennium Radio.
What makes my brand unique is my ability to capture audiences across both corporate and entertainment industries with an international sound that is just one of my varied professional advantages. Whether I am hosting a show, anchoring the news or scripting advertising content for clients; my aim is to create and deliver a sense of charismatic professionalism.
What makes my brand unique is my ability to capture audiences across both corporate and entertainment industries with an international sound that is just one of my varied professional advantages. Whether I am hosting a show, anchoring the news or scripting advertising content for clients; my aim is to create and deliver a sense of charismatic professionalism.
Personal Interests
Other than aiming to raise the bar in the local media industry, I have a love of health an fitness (I am an avid gym fanatic). I also enjoy sharing knowledge and participating in career talks at local schools.
So far I have hosted chats at Naledi School and Crested Cane Academy.
A NEW FACE... But she's been at it for a while
The name may sound fresh and unfamiliar in the Zambian media landscape, but Amina Kaunda is quickly raising the bar when it comes to local television presenting. She has been quietly working in the background; learning the ins and outs of the industry on the job.
Amina holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in Media from the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa, has been shortlisted for the 2022 BBC Komla Dumor Award in the United Kingdom, and is ready to take the local media industry by storm. She has been hailed by Mr. Simon Mwewa Chitambala (popularly known as Simon Mwewa Lane) as being "the best news anchor in the country", and has built a solid network with notable brands and personalities in the industry who can vouch for her work ethic and prowess.
"I pride myself on my professionalism"
Blaze
Raphael Kampamba Zimba
Dj Blaze
Energetic and engaging radio host with over 15 years of demonstrable experience in hosting and music selection. Over the years I have been able to entertain the public through captivating and positive shows and discussions with a good understanding of the station's obligation, operations and listener preferences.
Skills:
Radio hosting
Voice over
Remote broadcasting
On the spot commercial report
Breaking news coverage
Public relations/Communication
Script writing
Production
Music selection
Bugsy
Mutale Mulenga
Bugsy ZimaNdola theKID
DATE OF BIRTH: 14th November, in the eighties Born and Raised on the Copperbelt (ZimaNdola). Marketer by profession
ABOUT THE SHOW: 1 half of the breakfast League Monday to Friday from 06 to 09am on PHOENIX FM Where only the best is good ‘nuff (89.5 Fm, Lusaka City).
INTERESTS: I cook up a storm any given day SURPRISE!!! I’m nice like that. I do movies too.
FAVORITE MOVIES: Usual Suspects, Pursuit of Happiness and Training Day.
FAVORITE FOOD: I love the HELL OUT OF PORK.
FAVOURITE QUOTE: The Glory of God changes the story of Man
ABOUT BUGSY: Goal getter, I’m picky, considerate, a people’s person, a contained hedonist, I am quite impatient” Can’t help it, I like motion, and of course I am utterly charming – wink.
Catch me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and tik tok @BugsytheKID,
FINAL WORDS: PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Chimweka
Chimweka
Also known as MANIC
Chimweka Chileshe, also known as MANIC (My Actual Name Is Chimweka), is a Media Personality who started out as a Kids Show TV presenter, but professionally resumed his career in media in 2015 at the National Broadcaster.
He joined Phoenix FM in 2018 where his radio career officially commenced; hosting late night radio shows, evening radio shows and now host of the Drive Time show. He also became one of the hosts of the station's flagship show, 'Let The People Talk', making him the youngest to ever host it.
He is also a Director of Ceremonies for various social and corporate events, with experience in hosting events of high profile nature and for entertainment purposes.
Chimweka has also used his brand to influence/market companies such as Itel, Zara, Melbet, 1xBet among other established brands.
He also does media consultancy for a variety of institutions and personal brands; specializing in social media PR, marketing and distribution. This also involves managing media campaigns and distribution on traditional media.
Clyde Shifwati
Clyde Shifwati
Clyde
Born and raised in Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia, Clyde Shifwati is among a crop of media practitioners mentored by the late great Errol Hickey, who was founder of first ever privately owned station in the country Radio Phoenix.
The radio presenter who still plies his trade for Radio Phoenix which was rebranded as Phoenix FM started his media journey by studying Communications and Public Relations at the reputable Evelyn Hone College of Applied Arts and Commerce.
Fondly known to his listeners as Clyde, the radio presenter has more than a decade of experience in broadcasting.
Clyde who has been with the radio station ever since he started out as a part time trainee presenter has risen through the ranks from a rookie doing 'graveyard' shifts , before graduating to late night slots and finally settling for the mid-morning slot dubbed 'Phoenix Urban', a show that runs from 9 AM to 12 AM during week days.
The presenter has been instrumental in promoting Zambian music largely through being co-presenter for Phoenix FM's flagship chart show known as 'Local Rhythms Countdown'.
Clyde is a larger than life down to earth person with a great ear for good music, a staunch supporter of Arsenal Football Club, a husband and a father.
Hope Tha Dutchess
Hope Temba
Hope Tha Duchess
Hope Temba aka Tha Duchess is a Media Personality whose love for radio started at a very tender age. While most kids would spend hours on end watching TV or playing outside, she spent a lot of time listening to her dad's vast music collection. This includes legends such as James Brown, Isaac Hayes, The Beetles, Nina Simone, Eric Clapton, Aretha Franklin and many more. Having being exposed to so many genres of music, she would often take her father’s tapes to record her personal music favourites over the existing songs and this often got her into trouble. Nonetheless those moments were only the beginning of her love for music and radio.
Her professional radio career started in 2008. She made her first debut in Kitwe. This was the kick start to her media presence on Zambian radio.
Aside being a lover of music, Hope is just as passionate about academia and holds a Diploma in Business Administration and a Diploma in Marketing.
She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication.
In her spare time Duchess enjoys traveling, landscaping, gardening, horseback riding and nature photography.
Hope currently hosts Tonight Live on Phoenix FM which is a show that airs Monday to Thursday between 18hrs & 21 hrs.
Follow her on Facebook- Hope Tha Duchess
Twitter - @hope_theduchess
Instagram - hope_duchesss
Ikandi
Karen Nakawala
Karen Nakawala
Karen
Karen is an entrepreneur, A part time radio presenter whose anchored her own show since 2004 every Sunday. She is also a Television Personality and CEO of a creative company that manages her many interests and passions. She is a diploma holder in International Relations, Public Relations, Marketing and Advertising. After leaving formal employment in 2010, she decided to pursue her passion for the creative industry under her company, Afro Multi Media productions which has seen her captain the Zambian Fashion Industry which was once almost non-existent. In 2017, she was named among top 50 most influential fashion icons and power players by African New Women Magazine. In 2018 she was the Zambia Chamber of Commerce female entrepreneur of the year
Karen was diagnosed with cervical cancer stage 1-2b in 2019 for which she was treated with chemotherapy, radiation and brachytherapy. she started a support group on face book, Teal Sisters, to raise awareness on cervical cancer and encourage women to go for screening being a survivor herself. Within a month she had over One Hundred and Twenty Five thousand (125,000) members and managed to get a huge number of women screened countrywide making Zambia the top country in cervical cancer screening out of 20 countries in Africa.In January 2022 she was appointed to sit on the Living Recommendations and Systematic Reviews for the World Health Organization Screening and treatment Recommendations to Prevent Cervical Cancer Group.
She has worked and continues to work very closely with international organizations including the World Health Organization, The commonwealth secretariat, ROCHE, Clinton Health Access Initiative and other local partners to ensure that women access screening services and treatment timely and that eligible girls access the HPV vaccine through her foundation.
Lusubilo Gondwe
Lusubilo Gondwe
News Anchor and On-air Presenter / Voice over Artist
News Anchor and On-air Presenter / Voice over Artist
On your radio every weekday with the news
Studied: Journalism and Early Education at Evelyn Hone College and The Zambian Open University respectively.
How do I describe myself: There may be more to me than meets the eye
Mich
Mich
The Rocking Guy
Dubbing himself as a radio junkie (inject it), Michelo has grown and established himself through commercial radio since 2008.
His laidback yet insightful and humorous approach to radio has seen him host flagship shows on two popular commercial radio stations in Lusaka and evolve through the ranks by acquiring skills in audio production and radio management.
Born and raised in Lusaka, Michelo, or ThaRockinGuy started his radio presenting career hosting a weekend show on campus radio at the University of Zambia, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Mass Communication Degree and later, attained a Master’s Degree in Mass Communication with a bias towards International Relations.
On the communications front, Michelo continued to thrive in the communication space as a copywriter and over the years has written numerous marketing copy that has been developed in TV, radio and social media adverts for brands like Vodafone, Pizza Hut, Industrial Commercial Bank, Zanaco, Zambezi Magic and several others.
In equal magnitude, he has lent his voice to numerous adverts and documentaries for voice over purposes.
As a radio thoroughbred, Michelo couldn’t pass up the opportunity when Phoenix FM called his name.
Quipping, "I’m really excited to be part of the Phoenix FM brand. Phoenix is so iconic, and it’s a real privilege to be hosting on such a big platform and at a time where radio began for me. Looking forward to soundtracking your weekend!"
Catch ThaRockinGuy on Phoenix FM as he soundtracks your Saturday afternoon (14-18) with the biggest anthems!
Michie
Michie
I am Michie Zambia’s Sweetheart
Currently a Radio and TV Presenter for Phoenix FM and Dstv respectively, Events MC, Model Coach, Voicepreneur, Brands Ambassador/Influencer and Philanthropist.
My academic qualifications include certificates in Legal Studies, Computer Programs, Journalism and Media Studies, and a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Marketing.
I was introduced to the Media Space by virtual of being Miss Zambia 2014, Miss World Zambia 2015, Miss Africa Continent 1st Princess 2016. Since then, I have acquired 7 years’ experience in Radio and TV Broadcasting as a Presenter, PR and Marketing Executive, Content Producer and Social Media Collaborator.
Brands I have worked with include but are not limited to Dstv, Intercontinental Hotel, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, SPENN, PicknPay, Techno Mobile and Trade Kings.
I am Sunshine in a bottle and a passionate professional who gives 200% at any given task. I’m ready to work!
Paddy
Paddy Mukando
Master of Ceremonies (MC), Radio Presenter and Voice-Over Artist
Paddy is presenter for The Gospel Show every Sunday morning, and news caster during the week. He is also a master of ceremonies, voice-over artist and avid singer. The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) – Zambia Chapter awarded him the BEST RADIO NEWS ANCHOR in 2011 and BEST RADIO PRESENTER in 2017, and he also won the BEST VOICE-OVER ARTIST at the 2016 Zambia Radio Awards. Paddy is married and has 5 children.
Paddy Mukando is a Master of Ceremonies (MC), Radio Presenter and Voice-Over Artist with over twenty years’ experience. As MC, he has officiated at numerous functions both at home and abroad, before heads of state, global leaders and captains of industry, for different local, regional and global bodies including the United Nations, World Bank and Africa Union. The ceremonies vary in form and size. His voice can be heard on many adverts and documentaries, some of which have gone on to win prestigious awards over the years. He is also the winner of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) 2017 Best Radio Presenter Award and 2011 Best Radio News Anchor, as well as Zambia Radio Awards 2016 Best Male Voice-Over Artist.
Puncherello Chama
Ravishn
Petronella Kalimbwe
A.K.A: Ravish’n (RAV)
OCCUPATION: Radio and Television personality, event MC, media content creator, brand influencer, voice over artist, producer.
Ravish’n has been in the radio and television space since 2005 and 2013 respectively. With vast knowledge in the industry she has over the years made a renowned impact and obtained quite a growing following from fans. She is a two time award nominated radio personality.
In 2013 she was nominated for Best Female Radio Personality in Zambia by the Zambia Music Awards body and in 2022 she was again nominated for Best Female Radio Personality for Africa.
Ravish’n with her passion and knowledge in electronic media would like to utilize her platform for mentoring young hopefuls, to sell different brands and products as well as sensitize the public on pertinent societal issues.
Why Ravish’n for your brand
- Relatable; Ravish’n has been associated to be an approachable and relatable brand in itself that countless followers have over the years come to highly appreciate.
- Platform; Being a media personality, radio and TV are her forte which she has great experience in and are vital electronic tools to help push and further your respective brand to your specific target audience.
- Availability; Always ready and present for the task given to her, Ravish’n will always put in her absolute best to ensure a successful end result. Her renowned radio presence also acts as a plus for your institution to utilize to ensure she “sells” your brand and products as best she knows how.
- Scandal Free; Like any good business institution, associating yourself with an influencer that has little to no “turbulence” in the industry works to your advantage as you are guaranteed a mature approach in most dealings.
- Credits- Ravish’n was nominated Best Female Radio DJ at the 2013 Zambia Music Awards. She has also been trained by the American Embassy in journalism as well as produced the flagship radio program for Radio Phoenix “Let the People Talk” under the mentorship of BBC MEDIA ACTION. In 2022 she was nominated Best Female Radio personality of the year- AFRICA, proving she has captured a continental audience with her platforms.
MEDIA HOUSES ASSOCIATED WITH;
- RADIO PHOENIX
- BBC MEDIA ACTION
- AGENTS OF CHANGE (JOURNALISM MENTORSHIP PROGRAM)
- POWER FM
- JOY FM
- ZNBC
Roxy
Chanda Kangwa
Roxy
Roxy, real name Chanda Kangwa is a renowned Media Executive, an award winning radio presenter and also CEO of 8O8 communications Network and the Founder of the Zambian Man of the Year Awards.
A true Media professional and entrepreneur, Roxy has carved her way into the industry, making headway in all areas of media: broadcasting, multimedia producer and creative director, content producer and media consultant.
She is a hard working Career driven woman who is not only a Media Executive but also a Marketing and Advertising Consultant. Roxy's work ethic has seen her transform from a Radio Presenter to an accomplished brand. What sets her apart from others is that she utilizes all media platforms to reach the target market in a personable, ethical and professional way.
As a Hardworking and committed Business Woman her skills include Broadcasting, Mc for events, Voice Over Artist, Creative Director in Video and Audio Production, Content and Concept Producer and Media consultant.
As CEO of 8O8 communications network she has produced for the likes of:
-Electoral Commission of Zambia
-Action aid
-Water aid
-Fsd
-Total energies
-Zambian Breweries (Carling Black Label)
As Mc She has also presented shows like
- Malawi Lake of Stars
- Miss Zambia
- Coke Studio video Launch
- WwF earth hour
- Livingstone International Cultural and Arts Festival
- Carling Black Label Zambia Super League sponsorship launch
As a presenter she has interviewed
- Richard Branson
- Rodger Federer
- Brian Mcnight
- Vusi Thembekwayo
- Connie Ferguson
- Sonny Zulu
- Fred M'membe
- J Belemu
- Slap Dee
- Victoria Chanda Mumba
- Cecilia Zimba
Her voice can be heard across Zambia on the Phoenix fm radio station and She can be seen on the Zambia national broadcasting Corporation.
Sebastien
Sébastien Dutch
INTRODUCTION
Sébastien Dutch was born in Ndola, Zambia with music endeavours began at a young age, out of his pure love for music. To this date, his passion and skills have graced him the opportunity to share the stage with some of Africa’s biggest DJs. Sébastien's style and catalogue takes his audience on a journey of electronic music with a melodic afro blend & with his cheery personality and hard work ethic, Sébastien has earned himself credit as an entertaining performer and a well rounded music producer releasing music on local and international labels such as Sony, Universal, Madorasindahouse (Greece), Iklwa Brothers (South Africa), Godwana(Kenya), Obenmusik (Botswana) and more, carrying a melodic afro-tech tone to his music.
ACHIEVEMENTS
In 2017 Sébastien was announced as winner of the AXE DJ Challenge giving him the opportunity to play at a historic all-Africa event in the party capital of the world, Ibiza, Spain. Sebastien Dutch is considered to be a pioneer of the dance music scene in Zambia having released a collaborative album with the late DJ LBC in 2013 called Power Of The Drum which was the first commercially released dance music album in Zambia. Sebastien Dutch was also one of the first DJs to push local dance music on the festival scene as well as local radio and been nominated for best Zambian DJ 3 times. Between 2017 and 2019 he toured Southern and Eastern Africa playing in Zambia, Zimbabwe , Kenya and South Africa and has gained more than 250,000 streams on Spotify. In 2022 he toured South Africa under Electronic Music Duo Kususa’s Black Noise Music Africa playing UR with Darque , Shimza and Kasango as well as Mogodu Mondays at Durbans Views. He Opened for Sun El-Musician at BUDX Mixmag Lab Johanesburg
He is current host of a dance music themed radio show called KNGDM Radio Show on Zambia's largest radio station, Phoenix FM.
He is the current Budweiser Brand Ambassador for Zambia.
Wanzy
Wanzy
Wanzy is one of the most sought after voice-over artists in Southern Africa. His passion for journalism was ignited at the age of 15, under the International Labour Organization ILO and Swedish embassy project, dubbed: Junior reporter’s Magazine. A series of stories curated by young African minds!
With a background in project management and implementation in various multilateral organizations (UN/ UNDP/ AMSHeR/ UMOTTO) across Africa. Serving as focal person for projects whose objectives are to raise awareness on the rights of the minority population. Wanzyanji’s super power is communication, helping individuals and organizations to carve out their voice in the civic space by using media arts and skills to tell compelling stories that change the negative narrative.
At 26, Wanzy continues to lend his voice to some of the world’s biggest brands. From presidential campaigns in Africa, to leading firms such as ABSA bank, Qatar airlines, MultiChoice (Gotv & DStv) and Nissan!