Ziko Mgayi was born in the small village of Ngqeleni in the Transkei,"mpondokazi" She is a brilliant young woman who lives life to the fullest, enjoys meeting new people and making new friends. She was born to entertain!

N THE LOW DOWN WITH Ziko Mgayi

What show do you do?

The Mid Morning Blend…. 

What is the personality of your show, favourite features? 

My show‘s versatile, it accommodates all kinds of people young and old…so are the features….Simple no Restrictions… 

Who does your show speak to? 

It speaks to the people at home busy with their chores, people at work and even those who are travelling or in town shopping. 

Who inspired you to join radio and how did you join?

I started off as a voice over in a community Radio in Mthatha (Ucrfm) but due to the protest held by the presenters at the time, the station was desperate for people to fill in the vacant spaces so we were trained and then started working as presenters…that’s how I got introduced to Radio. I fell inlove with it since then. 

What else do you do besides radio, your hobbies? 

I have more than one personality which allows me to enjoy different activities at different times, I dance ,I write anything that comes to mind when I have a pen in my hand, love hosting an indoor chill session but mostly I am a movie person…they are my way of escaping reality whenever there is a need. 

Besides your own show, which is your favourite trufm show? 

Trufm presenters are all talented individuals; their uniqueness reflects on each show they present creating a variety of brilliant programmes in the station…I honestly have no specifics. 

Where would one find you on your weekend, what would you be doing and with whom?

I like hanging with friends a lot whether we are clubbing or just chilling @ home, sometimes enjoying a meal at one of our favourite restaurants….that’s when I am taking a break from “me-time” & the movie world. 

What do you like most about Eastern Cape and its people? 

E.C. people are winners, they never give up until they get what they want as a result most successful people in the entertainment industry are from here, People from this province are friendly and also the province itself is very beautiful, welcoming & warm, guess it’s because it’s my home….& u know what they say:” there’ s no place like home.” 

If you could be anyone else who would it be and why?

I could never trade who I am even for a billion rands…just love myself and who I am too much 

If not radio, what would you be doing? 

In front of the camera, Acting.