Define Lucky Matyolweni to us

Lucky is a radio head who is obsessed about creativity and hard work

Who inspired you to love radio and why?

Sammy T’s ultimate of radio posture was legendary, Bob Mabena and his “Morning Glory” with Kutloano Skhosana was magical, I loved Mark Gillman’s loudness, and my late cousin Jack Matyolweni made me believe it all to be possible when he was a comic correspondent for Vuyani Makaza doing the original edition of Imihlinzo during his breakfast show.

What does radio mean to you and what drives you to do what you do?

Radio is the one medium that is free to the poorest of the poor everywhere across the globe and to me that speaks volumes on its own.

If you were not on radio, what would you be doing?

I would be a world touring DJ/Producer

What would you like people to remember about you?

Radio

State 5 facts that we don’t know about you

1.    If you break into my car you will find a complete album collection of these artists ;  

Daughtry, John Mayer, Ed Sheeran and Emeli Sande

2.    I have acute ADHD, Batrachophobia and Social Anxiety 

3.    I can swim

4.    Do I really have to call you back when you can just text me?

5.    I do not believe in monogamy

What’s your favorite ’90s song that you still listen to?

Still Dre

What is the best gift you've ever received?

My two sons

What are your social media handles?

Facebook: Luckeez Mfowethu everywhere

What role has Umhlobo Wenene FM played in your life?

Umhlobo Wenene FM has introduced me to myself time and time again, and I am happy with the man I have become. I have discovered so much about myself I can write my own version of “Conversation With Myself”.

Umhlobo Wenene FM turns 60 years this year: what does being part of this massive and successful brand mean to you?

A real possibility of eternal living

Give us 5 of your clan name?

Ndingu Nozinja Ziyafulathelana kanti zenz’umntwana, Oonkuni azothiwa kuba zithezwe yinkosazana, uNkomo zika Gaxaza, uMabhanekazi, uVumba lempongo liyanuka

What is your favorite traditional meal?

Umbeko

Last but not least: give us a message for your listeners

Your imagination is not fooling you. It’s the belief in yourself you need to work on.