Your Story - Somizi Mhlongo Growing up famous during apartheid

In this episode of Your Story on 947 Drive, Thando gets up close and personal with the one and only Somizi Mhlongo. From the vibrant streets of Soweto to the world's biggest stages, Somizi shares his incredible journey, from being a young boy with a taste for finer things to becoming a cultural phenomenon. He opens up about his experiences with segregation, identity, and self-expression, and how his parents' unwavering support shaped him into the confident person he is today. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking for inspiration and a deeper understanding of the man behind the legend.   Get ready for the ride of your life with Thando Thabethe, Matt Flax, and Lerato Höffele every Monday to Friday from 3–6pm.  Strap in for out-of-the-box topics, games, anecdotes, and antics that everyone—young and old—can enjoy. Test your general knowledge with Can’t Beat, take on the Tuesday Challenge, and don’t miss the Friday Live edition from Montecasino, featuring the hottest guests.   Thank you for listening to the Drive with Thando podcast  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 to 18:00 to Drive with Thando broadcast on 947 https://buff.ly/y34dh8Y  For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/DPbJW3r or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/ODmGX07  Subscribe to the 947 Weekly Newsletter here https://buff.ly/hf9IuR9  Follow us on social media  947 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/947Joburg/  947 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@947joburg  947 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/947joburg  947 on X https://x.com/947   947 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@947Joburg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.