Entertainment in the time of coronavirus
BRYANSTON– Entertainer and producer Sphakamiso Ngonyama has no plans of slowing down his career. Onwards and upwards for 2021.
One of SA’s favourite YouTubers, Sphakamiso Ngonyama has big plans for 2021.
Affectionately known as Sphaka, we should see him back on our screens soon.
Starting out in the entertainment industry in 2017, Sphaka said earning R2 500 a month back then taught him some life lessons.
Learning more along the way, Sphaka said disbanding the Microwave Boys YouTube channel was a strong statement to show his support against gender-based violence. This came after abuse allegations surfaced involving one of the other members of the channel. Following that, he knew that he was meant to thrive with his huge personality and infectious laugh.
At the moment he is working behind the scenes for Don’t Look Down Productions.
“I want to learn everything from scratch again and hone my skills in TV production. I want people to know that I am still in television just on the other side now, balance you know,” he said.
The all-the-time funny guy added he was also working towards getting back on radio, a new show and the return of his YouTube channel, possibly solo this time around.
Deemed an entertainment king, Sphaka said the entertainment space had to go through major changes this year.
“The coronavirus pandemic revealed some cracks in the space. Being able to adapt is what sets you apart from the rest.”
Adapting well, he added the digital space played a huge role in the entertainment industry, especially for people’s metal health.
“The digital space in entertainment has helped people suffering from depression and other mental health issues. Everyone was isolated and so the digital space has helped to ease things a little better and make it bearable. Even though we were by ourselves, we were sort of all alone all together.”
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He said with the digital space becoming mainstream and commercial, it had been exciting to see how creative South Africans could be.
“Who would have thought that SA YouTubers could reach over 1 million views? This just shows what Africa is made of. Although there is still a gap between traditional and digital media, they are slowly coming together which is beautiful to watch.”
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A Bryanston resident, he intends on mastering his craft and having his own production company in the near future.
“I always believe in that saying, ‘God doesn’t give you anything that you can’t handle.’. This year is for self-belief, remember that the only competition is yourself.”
Sphaka concluded that we should get ready for his comeback because it would be big.
“Watch this space.”
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