Best Buyi Podcasts (2026)

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S3 EP2: A Year in African Luxury with Khami Sithole & Lindelwa Busakwe 38:16

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In this special edit, we look at the 2025 roundup of the year where Africa took centre stage from Fashion, Art, Travel & Cultural Power. I sat down with our Content Curator and the Marketing Manager to reflect on Africa’s biggest cultural moves of the year - from luxury moments that mattered, past episodes, and the process of building Africa on Lux…

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S3 EP1: The Feminine Language of Luxury with Buqaqawuli Nobakada 54:38

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Buqaqawuli is a South African mixed-media artist trained in Fine Art and influenced by architecture. Her works are known for her striking use of lace - a thread that connects generations of women; a language of beauty, softness and strength. Through her textured paintings, she reimagines black womanhood and luxury in a way that feels deeply intenti…

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S2 EP 9: The new language of luxury with Amonge Sinxoto 54:15

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Amonge Sinxoto is a youth architect, social entrepreneur, public speaker and the founder of Blackboard Africa, a youth-led nonprofit shaping a bold, identity-centered narrative for African youth. A Wits University graduate and current honours student in Political Studies, she has designed and implemented leadership programs rooted in African identi…

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S2 EP 8: Luxury x Streetwear with Gugu Peteni 59:37

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She is the visionary founder and creative director of GUGUBYGUGU, a South African luxury streetwear label renowned for its bold, gender-neutral knitwear. Gugu’s work is deeply rooted in authenticity and sustainable innovation—using locally sourced mohair and merino wool. She has showcased at New York and Paris Fashion Week, and earned the Best Youn…

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S2 EP 7: Finding circular solutions to textile waste with Rewoven 49:45

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Esethu Cenga is a leading circular fashion entrepreneur and sustainability advocate, recognised as one of Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30 and a Mail & Guardian Top 200 Young South African. She is the co-founder of Rewoven, which transforms textile waste into recycled fabric, and also leads Future of Fashion and Muna Studio, platforms dedicated to ethic…

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S2 EP 6: Africa Your Time is Now with Papama Mtwisha 52:36

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Papama is a multi-talented creative force whose career spans the worlds of fashion, design, styling, and entrepreneurship. An award-winning stylist, fashion director, designer, businesswoman and speaker, she has established herself as one of South Africa’s most influential voices in contemporary African fashion and culture. She launched Africa Your…

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S2 EP 5: The Creative Economy with Tebogo Moalusi 57:30

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Tebogo has a passion for creative industries and is the Founding Executive Director of MNM Marketing Solutions, a marketing, brand activation and events management company. He is also a successful business professional, creativepreneur and social activist. He’s worked at various levels in leading investment banking, management consulting, private e…

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S2 EP 4: Behavioural science and luxury consumption in Africa with Timothy Maurice 1:07:45

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Timothy is a human behaviouralist, researcher and bestselling of author of multiple books centred on themes about human and brand behaviour. Known as the CEO Whisperer for helping C-suite executives understand behavioural psychology to position themselves and their mission; this methodology has been sought after by senior executives, political lead…

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S2 EP3: Building a career in media with Sika Osei 1:09:03

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Dynamic, versatile and respected Ghanaian media personality, Sika Osei has close to a decade of experience as a TV presenter, actress and live show host. She started her career in PR, Advertising and Magazine publishing as one of the founders of CANOE Africa Magazine which set her up for entry into the creative world of African Film, TV, Influencin…

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S2 EP 2: The art of winemaking with Ingrid Best 1:09:08

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Ingrid is a multi-hyphenate businesswomen rewriting the art of winemaking. Raised a stone-throw away from Napa Valley wine region in California and a career spanning over two decades in the wine and spirits industry, iBest Wine was an inevitable creation. Drawing from the travels and life-changing business trip to South Africa, Ingrid was inspired …

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S2 EP 1: Ideas and insights shaping 2025 with Dion Chang 1:08:09

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Meet my guest He is preceded by an extensive reputation as one of SA’s foremost strategic thinkers and trend analysts pioneering idea forecasting for more than two decades. Dion is the founder of Flux Trends whose definitional business philosophy “trends as business strategy” has served as a reputable reservoir cross-industry to facilitate innovati…

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EP 15: Discovering curated travel with Silvia Njoki [bonus] 17:21

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This podcast embarks on a series of culturally-rich conversations seeking to explore, inform and create a unique definition and discovery of African luxury. Meet my guest Silvia Njoki stands as a prominent figure in the Kenyan online content creation sphere, wearingmultiple hats as a seasoned journalist, and serving as an inspirational force behind…

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EP 14: Localising communications for African consumers with Max Ngari 38:04

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This podcast embarks on a series of culturally-rich conversations seeking to explore, inform and create a unique definition and discovery of African luxury. Meet my guest Max is an award-winning Executive Creative Director, with over 14 years experience in the creative industry conceptualising and executing big creative ideas for brands such as Air…

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EP 13: Reconciling Culture & Creativity with Emuron Alemu 37:29

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This podcast embarks on a series of culturally-rich conversations seeking to explore, inform and create a unique definition and discovery of African luxury. Meet my guest Emuron is the Founder & Chief Creative Officer of The Quollective Africa, a multi-disciplinary culture agency bridging the cultural gap and transcending borders to deliver resonan…

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EP 12: The luxury of education with Gugu Ndebele 55:33

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This podcast embarks on a series of culturally-rich conversations seeking to explore, inform and create a unique definition and discovery of African luxury. Meet my guest Gugu is currently the Executive Director of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls. A social impact meets leader in and advocate for education, she joined OWLAG after an e…

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EP 11: Globalising Maxhosa Africa with Ntsika Tyatya 31:30

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This podcast embarks on a series of culturally-rich conversations seeking to explore, inform and create a unique definition and discovery of African luxury. Meet my guest Ntsika is a friend, colleague and the key custodian of the MAXHOSA brand story, him and I share the passion for the luxury industry and have connected in conversation for hours sh…

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EP 10: The business of luxury with Lihle Nqini 43:43

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This podcast embarks on a series of culturally-rich conversations seeking to explore, inform and create a unique definition and discovery of African luxury. Meet my guest Lihle is the Managing Director of MAXHOSA Africa, a trans-seasonal luxury knitwear brand founded by Laduma Ngxokolo. The brand is manufactured in South Africa, in a world class en…

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EP 9: Becoming a global fashion icon with Laduma Ngxokolo 41:59

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This podcast embarks on a series of culturally-rich conversations seeking to explore, inform and create a unique definition and discovery of African luxury. Meet my guest Laduma is a leading fashion designer, innovator and Creative Director at the helm of the luxury knitwear brand - MAXHOSA Africa. Established in 2011, the brand draws its inspirati…

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EP 8: Pioneering change with Ofentse Pitse 1:02:22

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This podcast embarks on a series of culturally-rich conversations seeking to explore, inform and create a unique definition and discovery of African luxury. Meet my guest A true pioneer, Ofentse is an orchestra owner, conductor, classical music arranger, producer, musician and curator of intimate musically inspired/ influenced spaces and experience…

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EP 7: Showcasing Kenyan craftsmanship with Mark Stephenson 46:33

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This podcast embarks on a series of culturally-rich conversations seeking to explore, inform and create a unique definition and discovery of African luxury. Meet my guest Mark began his career in advertising and communication disciplines, before joining Sandstorm for which he is now an investor and Managing Director. His relocation to Kenya was an …

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EP 6: The evolution of design with Adrian Jankowiak 43:36

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This podcast embarks on a series of culturally-rich conversations seeking to explore, inform and create a unique definition and discovery of African luxury. Meet my guest Adrian is a designer, facilitator and creative strategist. He is the Founder of Nairobi Design Week, annual design festival, community and design studio that creatives exceptional…

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EP 5: Effective brand strategies for emerging luxury brands with Louise Darko 46:47

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This podcast embarks on a series of culturally-rich conversations seeking to explore, inform and create a unique definition and discovery of African luxury. Meet my guest A multi-hyphenate creative, Louise is a seasoned Brand Consultant with over 15 years experience, skilled womenswear designer, and a dedicated community curator with an unambiguous…

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EP 4: Branding ‘Made in Africa’ luxury with Thebe Ikalafeng 46:32

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This podcast embarks on a series of culturally-rich conversations seeking to explore, inform and create a unique definition and discovery of African luxury. Meet my guest An afroventurer who epitomises worldiness, our proud export and leading advocate for a brand-led African renaissance. Thebe is the founder of Brand Leadership Group, a multi-disci…

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EP 3: Decoding sustainability for African fashion brands with Hadeel Osman 57:51

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This podcast embarks on a series of culturally-rich conversations seeking to explore, inform and create a unique definition and discovery of African luxury. Meet my guest Hadeel Osman is a Sudanese award winning creative director and sustainable fashion consultant, she is also the founder of multidisciplinary creative studio DAVU Studio. With vast …

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EP 2: Evolving the definition of sustainable fashion with Lukhanyo Mdingi 1:00:48

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This podcast embarks on a series of culturally-rich conversations seeking to explore, inform and create a unique definition and discovery of African luxury. Meet my guest Eponymously named after the designer himself, the Lukhanyo Mdingi (LM) brand is a transcendental fashion label of global standing. He debuted in 2015 and has made notable strides …

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EP 1: Curating an authentically African art story with Ruzy Rusike 1:08:28

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This podcast embarks on a series of culturally-rich conversations seeking to explore, inform and create a unique definition and discovery of African luxury. Meet my guest Ruzy Rusike is an artist, curator and social activist. She currently working as the Head Curator at The Melrose Gallery, the artistic home of Mama Esther Mahlangu. Art is defined …

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Thinking of Buying New Construction? Consider These Critical Points

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Selling your Triad area home? Get a free home analysis report Buying a Triad area home? Search all homes for sale Buyers who may not be seeing what they’re hoping to find in the resale market have been asking whether now is a good time to build a new home. Actually, it is. Now is likely one of the best times to build new construction, as this type …

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Hire Us for the Best Experience Selling Your Home

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Selling your Triad area home? Get a free home analysis report Buying a Triad area home? Search all homes for sale A question I get on occasion is, “How do I know I am getting the best person to sell my home?” Well, I think that our company is a great solution to your real estate needs. It has been around for 20 years and we have developed systems a…

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What’s Behind Declining Home Prices?

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Selling your Triad area home? Get a free home analysis report Buying a Triad area home? Search all homes for sale Homeowners in the Triad are frustrated. Inventory is low, demand for their homes is high, and they’re receiving multiple offers from prospective buyers, but home prices are still dropping. How can that be? Supply and demand economics wo…

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Your Spring 2018 Market Update

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Selling your Triad area home? Get a free home analysis report Buying a Triad area home? Search all homes for sale It’s officially spring, so what can we expect from the spring real estate market? It’s exciting to see that prices are actually increasing and that homes are starting to appreciate in the marketplace, which we haven't seen in 10 years, …

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Why Use a Local Lender?

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Selling your Triad area home? Get a free home analysis report Buying a Triad area home? Search all homes for sale One of the things I get questioned about a lot is mortgage lending. Many people tell me, “I used this bank last time I refinanced my house and that went pretty good so I think I’ll use them again.” However, be careful. These large lende…

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Why You Should Consider Selling This Winter

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Inventory is low and demand is high. It’s the perfect storm for home sellers. Selling your Triad area home? Get a free home analysis report Buying a Triad area home? Search all homes for sale One question that we get asked frequently during this time of year is, “Should we sell in the winter?” This year, the answer is yes. Absolutely. This is a gol…

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How Can You Handle a Multiple-Offer Situation?

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Today I wanted to take some time to talk to you about how to handle multiple-offer situations as both a buyer and a seller. Selling your Triad area home? Get a free home analysis report Buying a Triad area home? Search all homes for sale We’ve gotten this question a couple of times in the last few months, and today I wanted to take the time to talk…

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Should You Consider Buying an Older Triad Home?

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Thinking of buying an older home? You need to think about whether the charm and character of the home outweigh the potential maintenance risks. Selling your Triad area home? Get a free home analysis report Buying a Triad area home? Search all homes for sale Are you thinking about buying an older house? If so, how do you know if it's a wise investme…

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Is It Wise to Buy a Home Near a Large Power Line?

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Homes located near large power lines can present a great opportunity if they have the right price and you’re buying one for the right reasons. Selling your Triad area home? Get a free home analysis report Buying a Triad area home? Search all homes for sale Should you buy a home near power lines and will that ever harm your family? As to whether it’…

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Should You Worry About Asbestos in Your Triad Home?

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Asbestos is relatively common due to all the older homes we have here in the Triad. How concerned should you be about it, though? Selling your Triad area home? Get a free home analysis report Buying a Triad area home? Search all homes for sale We recently talked about the potential home issue of radon but what about asbestos? There are plenty of ol…

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What Does It Mean When a Home Has Radon?

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What happens if the home you want to buy tests positive for a high level of radon? I’ll explain what radon is and how to get rid of it today. Selling your Triad area home? Get a free home analysis report Buying a Triad area home? Search all homes for sale Radon sometimes comes up in home inspections. What is radon and what should you do if you buy …

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What Can You Do to Prepare Your House for the Spring?

9y ago

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There are a few things you can start doing now to prepare for the spring market. Selling your Triad area home? Get a free home analysis report Buying a Triad area home? Search all homes for sale It may still be winter but spring is fast approaching. With that in mind, I decided to go over some things you need to do to get your home ready for the sp…

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What Are You Missing Beyond Your Smartphone Screen?

9y ago

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Smartphones are essential tools that provide a ton of benefits, but letting them become a distraction to your day to day life leaves you at a disadvantage. Selling your Triad area home? Get a free home analysis report Buying a Triad area home? Search all homes for sale If you’re like me, you’ve probably noticed people who are glued to their smartph…

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Why You Shouldn’t Worry About Interest Rates

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Interest rates have gone up recently. However, they are still historically low. Selling your Triad area home? Get a free home analysis report Buying a Triad area home? Search all homes for sale There seems to be a lot of people out there worried about interest rates right now. Yes they have gone up, but they are still historically low. Back in the …

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What Makes Winter a Great Time to Sell in the Triad?

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Selling during the winter is a win-win situation when it comes to the decreased competition and the type of buyers you will work with. Selling your Triad area home? Get a free home analysis report Buying a Triad area home? Search all homes for sale This time of year, I'm constantly getting asked if now is a good time to sell a home. The answer is a…

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Don’t Panic Due to Rising Interest Rates

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With the recent rise in interest rates, I've received a lot of questions from buyers on the brink of panic. Allow me to explain why your own timing matters more than interest rates when it comes to buying a house. Selling your Triad area home? Get a free home analysis report Buying a Triad area home? Search all homes for sale With interest rates go…

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Happy Holidays From Our Family to Yours

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Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas! Thank you for your support this year. With your help, we were able to help people around the world in 2016. Selling your Triad area home? Get a free home analysis report Buying a Triad area home? Search all homes for sale I just wanted to take a minute to wish everyone a merry Christmas! We hope you are having a …

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Be Careful When Repairing Hurricane Damage to Your Home

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If your home has been affected by Hurricane Matthew, I can give you a trustworthy reference to help you repair the damage. Selling your Triad area home? Get a free home analysis report Buying a Triad area home? Search all homes for sale For those of us recently affected by Hurricane Matthew, I’d like to drop you all a quick message about what to lo…

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Are You Ready to Sell Your Triad Home?

9+ y ago

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Two years ago, one of our clients came in and talked to us about selling her home. For whatever reason, she decided not to hire us and went with a friend’s recommendation. I can understand why you would hire an agent based off a friend’s recommendation, but consider this: Does your friend know what it takes to sell a house? Do they know the right q…

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Get Your Price Right the First Time in The Triad

9+ y ago

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Selling your Triad area home? Get a free home analysis report Buying a Triad area home? Search all homes for sale There are plenty of reasons you may need to move quickly. I get a lot of questions about how to sell a home fast in the Triad. So what do you do to sell quick? It starts with your asking price. Time and time again we see people starting…