‘What a great time we had': Selbeyonce bids Ukhozi FM farewell after 13 years
Having joined the station in 2012, the accolades she has received include an SA Radio Award and DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Award nomination for Best Radio Personality.
The station expressed pride in her contributions and wished her well as she embarks on a new chapter in her career.
Award-winning radio personality Selby Mkhize, better known as Selbeyonce, will host her final show on Ukhozi FM this Wednesday. The radio station confirmed her departure after a 13-year journey that captivated audiences and cemented her place as a beloved voice on South African airwaves.
'The time has come for me to say goodbye to the mighty Ukhozi FM. What an amazing 13 years it has been,' Selbeyonce said about her departure. 'Jehova, I don't even know what to say or where to start.'
Selbeyonce joined Ukhozi FM in 2012 as a contributor to the Umnyakazo Top20 show. In 2014, she officially signed on as the Woza Nabangani Bakho afternoon drive show host. Over her tenure, her talent, charisma, and drive earned her recognition, including the Afternoon Drive Presenter Award at the 2023 SA Radio Awards and a nomination for Best Radio Personality at the DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards.
'Ngifuna ukubonga wena mlaleli (I want to thank you, the listener) for the love you have given me throughout the years, ukungamukela kuloMzakazo ngezandla ezimhlophe (for welcoming me on this radio station warmly). Oh, what a great time we had together. Honestly, I don't know what to say. Lapho (that time), I always have something to say,' she said, giving a heartfelt thanks to her listeners.
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In a show of humility, Selbeyonce also honoured her faith and the opportunities that shaped her career: 'God, thank you for the talent you have given me, and I never take it for granted. Thank you, Lord, for the best job in the world. The opportunities you have granted me, the people I have met and worked with, and the lives I have touched. Nkosi Ngiyabonga (Lord, I thank you).'
Ukhozi FM business manager Lwazi Mthabela praised her contributions, saying, 'Selby has been an invaluable member of our family. Her commitment and enthusiasm have significantly contributed to the success of the station. She has represented the Ukhozi FM brand with pride and professionalism, winning awards and touching the hearts of many. We are immensely proud of her growth and hard work in building her personal brand, and we wholeheartedly support her as she embarks on this exciting new chapter. We wish her all the best in her future endeavours.'
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