Sol Phenduka is a talented South African media personality. He is a radio host, DJ, music producer, reality TV star, composer and musician.
He is best known for co-hosting the podcasts Podcast and Chill with Mac G and The Ghost Lady, which airs every Monday on YouTube.
He is also a former Big Brother Mzansi contestant and a former radio presenter for YFM, 5FM and Kaya FM.
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- Full name: Solomzi Thandubuntu Phenduka
- Nickname: Sol Phenduka
- Date of birth: February 18, 1987
- Age: 37 years old
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- Place of birth: Vosloorus, Gauteng, South Africa
- Nationality: South African
- Occupation: Radio personality, DJ, music producer, reality TV star, composer and musician
- Height: 1.78 m
- Parents: Not applicable
- Siblings: Not applicable
- Spouse: Not applicable
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: N/A
- Net worth: $200,000
Early Life & Education
Sol Phenduka, born February 18, 1987, in Vosloorus, a town east of Johannesburg, is 37 years old.
He was raised by a single mother who worked as a nurse. He attended St Francis College in Benoni, where he enrolled in 2006.
From an early age, he developed a love for music and began rapping as a hobby. He then enrolled at the University of Johannesburg and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in 2011.
Personal life
Sol Phenduka keeps her personal life private and does not reveal much about her love life or family.
He is said to be single and focusing on his career. He likes to travel, read books and watch movies in his free time. He is also a football fan and supports Kaizer Chiefs.
Career
Sol Phenduka started his career as an intern at YFM, a youth-oriented radio station in Johannesburg.
He completed the Y’s six-month internship program and became the co-host of Mo Flava’s breakfast show, Flava In Da Mornin.
He worked at YFM for four years until February 2014, when he left to join another radio station, 5FM.
At 5FM, he joined DJ Fresh on the new breakfast show, Fresh at 5. He also had his own show, SOS, due to his growing popularity with listeners.
He worked at 5FM for three years until October 2016 when he resigned to pursue other projects and his personal life.
In 2014, he also participated in the third season of Big Brother Mzansi, an international reality television show.
He was one of 18 housemates to enter the house and compete for the grand prize of R1 million. He was evicted on day 42 after receiving the least votes from the public.
In 2020, he joined Macgyver Mukwevho and The Ghost Lady on Podcast and Chill with Mac G. This YouTube podcast covers various topics such as entertainment, current affairs, social issues, and personal stories.
The podcast has become one of the most popular and influential podcasts in South Africa, with over 200,000 subscribers and millions of views.
In addition to his radio and television career, Sol Phenduka is also a DJ, music producer, composer and musician. He released two singles, Uhuru and Isimo, in 2010 and 2011, respectively. He also released an album, Sol Phenduka, in 2012.
He has collaborated with artists such as DJ Fresh, Euphonik, Black Coffee and Zakes Bantwini. He has performed at various events and festivals, including the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, Durban July and the Metro FM Awards.
Social Media
- Instagram: @solphenduka
- Twitter: @SolPhenduka
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Net value
Sol Phenduka has an estimated net worth of $200,000.
He has earned wealth from his various endeavors in media and music. He also monetizes his podcast, generating revenue from advertising and sponsorships.
