Biography & Net Worth Of Sol Phenduka

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Biography & Net Worth Of Sol Phenduka

Sol Phenduka is a talented South African media personality. He is a radio host, DJ, music producer, reality TV star, composer, and songwriter.

He is best known for co-hosting the podcast Podcast and Chill with Mac G and The Ghost Lady, which airs every Monday on YouTube.

He is also a former contestant of Big Brother Mzansi and a former radio presenter of YFM, 5FM, and Kaya FM

Early Life & Education

Sol Phenduka, born on February 18, 1987, in Vosloorus, a township east of Johannesburg, is now 37 years old.

He was raised by a single mother who worked as a nurse. He attended St Francis College in Benoni, where he enrolled in 2006.

At an early age, he developed a love for music and started rapping as a hobby. He later enrolled at the University of Johannesburg, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in 2011.

Personal Life

Sol Phenduka has kept his personal life private and has not revealed much about his romantic relationships or family.

He is reportedly single and focused on his career. He enjoys travelling, reading, and watching movies in his spare time. He is also a fan of soccer and supports the Kaizer Chiefs.

Career

Sol Phenduka started his career as an intern at YFM, a youth-oriented radio station in Johannesburg.

He completed the six-month Y academy internship program and became a co-host on Mo Flava’s breakfast show, Flava In Da Mornin.

He worked at YFM for four years until February 2014, when he left to join another radio station, 5FM.

At 5FM, he joined DJ Fresh on the new breakfast show, Fresh at 5. He also had his show, SOS, due to his rising popularity with the listeners.

He worked at 5FM for three years until October 2016, when he resigned to pursue other projects and his personal life.

In 2014, he also participated in the third season of Big Brother Mzansi, a reality TV show based on the international format.

He was one of the 18 housemates who entered the house and competed for the grand prize of R1 million. He was evicted on day 42 after receiving the least votes from the public.

In 2020, he joined Macgyver Mukwevho and The Ghost Lady on Podcast and Chill with Mac G. This YouTube podcast covers various topics such as entertainment, current affairs, social issues, and personal stories.

The podcast has become one of the most popular and influential podcasts in South Africa, with over 200,000 subscribers and millions of views.

Besides his radio and TV career, Sol Phenduka is a DJ, music producer, composer, and songwriter. He released two singles, Uhuru and Isimo, in 2010 and 2011, respectively. He also released an album, Sol Phenduka, in 2012.

He has collaborated with artists like DJ Fresh, Euphonik, Black Coffee, and Zakes Bantwini. He has performed at various events and festivals, including the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, the Durban July, and the Metro FM Awards.

Discography

• Uhuru

• Isimo

• Sol Phenduka

Net Worth

Sol Phenduka has an estimated net worth of $200,000.

He has earned his wealth from his various endeavours in the media and music fields. He also earns from his podcast, which generates revenue from advertisements and sponsorships.