Female podcasters - Distrupting the game
GLAMOUR South Africa|June - July 2023
The digital era means audiences consume information differently and podcasts are ever popular. Here, we chat to three influential women who have taken to the mic to elevate the conversation.
By Thobeka Phanyeko
Female podcasters - Distrupting the game

Gugulethu Nyat sumba
After School is After School with Sis G.U

Glamour: Let's talk about After School is After School with Sis G.U... why this title and how did it come about?

Gugu Nyatsumba: I learnt this phrase in primary school and it stuck with me. My podcast is an extension of my youtube channel so when thinking of a name for my podcast, I wanted something that would allude to my podcast being a more real, raw and 'lit' version of my youtube channel. Everyone knew that it went down after school so I was trying to create the same effect with my podcast. After school was also my favourite part of the schooling day. and it stuck with me. My podcast is an extension of my youtube channel so when thinking of a name for my podcast, I wanted something that would allude to my podcast being a more real, raw and 'lit' version of my youtube channel. Everyone knew that it went down after school so I was trying to create the same effect with my podcast. After school was also my favourite part of the schooling day.

G: How has the reception been?

GN: It has been amazing. I am so grateful that the Genge (my subscribers) encouraged me to start my podcast. I think that people really enjoy my episodes because the nature of my content is very relatable.

G: What challenges are you faced with?

GN: Starting my podcast was not easy because I had no idea what to do or where to start; however, the more I did it, the more I got into it. Honestly, the only challenge I have now is remaining consistent.

G: How did your partnership with Spotify come about?

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