Andile Masuku is a Zimbabwean broadcaster and entrepreneur based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
As the executive producer of AfricanTechRoundup.com, most of Andile’s time is spent covering Africa’s emerging tech ecosystem and overseeing a portfolio of popular media brands in that space— including the African Tech Round-up podcast. He also develops and executes content strategy and tactical media plays for leading companies and writes regular op-eds for Business Report and African Independent magazine. Andile is also a sought-after speaker, master of ceremonies, event director and voice-over artist— servicing dozens of Africa’s biggest brands and agencies on a freelance basis every year. He holds a BBA degree in Business Management from Helderberg College and is currently completing a Masters in Interactive Digital Media at Wits University. He and his wife Sithabiso are the passionate co-founders of a gourmet grape juice label called Latanda.
Find out more about Andile from his website. Also, listen to the latest episode of his podcast, Africa Tech Roundup.
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Q&A
What do you listen to when you need inspiration?
Gospel music or classical music.
What do you watch or listen to in your downtime?
I read, watch YouTube and listen to podcasts.
The best advice you’ve received for your personal life has been?
“Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall.” –King Solomon via my Mama.
For career, the best advice was
“Add value” and Thumisa Masoha told me that.
Having mentors is invaluable.
I would most like to connect with people
who are self-aware and driven by integrity.
When I think of the Africa I want for my kids and grandkids,
I envision a land of default equity and effortless confidence, ripe with promise.
When I’m chilling, I’m most likely with the Boo.