A claim that has made the rounds lately is that brands are purposely doing offensive things in order to get talk-ability about their brand, but is this a real thing and can that “bad-publicity” strategy work? For more on this Karabo (in for Smash Afrika) was joined by communications expert and founder of Jarred Doyle consulting, Jarred Doyle.

Multi-award winning artist Prince Kaybee dropped his much anticipated fourth studio album and it’s titled ‘The 4th Republic’ on March 5th 2021 and he joined Smash Afrika for a listening session of the album on Live At Night.

Austin Malema is a top South African photographer whose work has seen him become a household name, and a much sought after photographer. In 2019, Forbes Africa included him on their 30 under 30 list of young inspiring people, and he has continued to go from strength to strength. Karabo (in for Smash Afrika) spoke to him in depth to get to know the man behind the lens.

Over the years our Instagram timelines have become a world where everyone lives in the most expensive neighbourhoods, drinks premium liquor and shops designer threads. The pressure is so real and many of us find ourselves wondering why we can’t afford any of it. Well, a closer look reveals that life is not as golden as it appears on our phones. On this instalment of Trending Chats we’re talking about fake wealth on social media, Karabo, in for Smash Afrika, was joined by Social Media strategist – Lebo Lion, for more on this conversation.

MaBlerh is one of SA’s favourite social commentators, who’s tongue-in-cheek voice has had many talking and in stitches over the years on radio, social media and as host on SABC ‘s Trending SA. He’s also a musician and joined Smash Afrika to chat about his career and share about the behind the scenes of the industry.

The “educate us” argument tends to turn up any time there’s an incident of discrimination, be it racism or sexism or any other “ism”. This argument calls on those who are offended by such acts to teach the offender and everyone else why what’s being done or being said is offensive. On this instalment of 'Trending Chats', we unpack this argument; Smash Afrika was joined by award winning tv director & DJ – Olwee, as well as Zamo Mbele, clinical psychologist.

Love back is a real thing and many of us have found ourselves getting back together with someone we’ve broken up with. On this edition of Relationship Tuesdays we were not looking at whether it’s a good idea, or not, to get back together with your ex. We were looking at what to do once you've decided to get about getting back together with your ex. Smash Afrika was joined by Louis Venter from Couples Help to chat more on this.

Zingah’s been in the game for about 10 years, and still at it, bringing the hits. The former Cashtime Fam rapper has now dropped his second album, titled Sessions at the Crib, and is poised to skyrocket him back to the top of the charts. He joined Smash for a listening session of the new project.

Smash Afrika spoke to 5fm listeners about what success in life means to them. The question was that simple, however the answers were more varied and complicated.

Multi award-winning produce & all round good guy - Sun-EL Musician, has just released his sophomore album at midnight tonight. The two-disc album, titled To The World And Beyond, has 31 tracks & features 26 collaborators. He joined Smash Afrika to chat about this new album in a 5fm exclusive.