Shelton Forbez Speaks Truth About Fame, Sobriety & South Africa’s Broken Industry | EP147

This Episode of GenC Podcast dives deep into the inspiring, raw and unpredictable journey of Shelton Salie aka Shelton Forbez. Shelton opens up about feeling like an outsider growing up, struggling with identity, chasing dreams through dance, TV auditions, and building a name for himself in South Africa’s entertainment scene. From landing major opportunities with VUZU TV and Generations to creating viral content and culture-shifting platforms today — this is a story of resilience, reinvention and purpose.But we go even deeper... Shelton speaks honestly about his battle with substance use, mental health struggles, and how becoming 6 years sober transformed his life. He shares powerful gems like “The vice cannot coexist with your full potential” and why sometimes losing everything is what helps you become who you’re meant to be.Packed with laughs, bold opinions, spicy takes on the SA entertainment industry, and classic Gen C moments like This or That and Say Ma Now, this is one of our most heartfelt and entertaining conversations yet.If you're chasing purpose, navigating your career, rebuilding yourself, or just love authentic South African stories — this one is for you. 🇿🇦🔥Subscribe, Like & Comment your favourite Shelton quote below!00:00 Intro and Welcome05:22 Who is Shelton09:25 Life Growing Up24:17 Coloured in JHB35:47 Working in TV47:21 Sobriety01:02:53 Moving to Cape Town01:13:37 This or That01:22:15 Gaby's Qs01:29:35 Say Ma Now01:36:09 Senzo Beans01:37:42 Message and Plug01:39:55 OutroFollow us : Instagram: 👉🏽 https://www.instagram.com/genc_pod/TikTok:👉🏽 https://www.tiktok.com/@genc_pod/Follow Shelton Forbez:Youtube: 👉🏽 http://www.youtube.com/@itssheltonofficial 👉🏽http://www.youtube.com/@WolfeCodeNetwork Instagram:👉🏽 https://www.instagram.com/sheltonforbez👉🏽https://www.instagram.com/thewolfecodenetwork Tiktok:👉🏽 https://www.tiktok.com/itssheltonofficial🚨 Application link for ZAIO institute of Technology courses:👉🏽 https://applications.zaio.io/?referral=0NKG39M1 🚨 Unique GENC promo code: 👉🏽 0NKG39M1 get R1000 off any course of your choosing Ts an Cs apply For Business inquiries and Topics contact📧: [email protected] For Podcast Production and Studio Bookings contact 👉🏽[email protected] ‼️DISCLAIMER‼️: The information provided by the speakers/presenters on this Platform is for General Information purposes only.