Founder of Bomvane Youth Development, Lukhanyo Keti of Mqanduli, will be a co-host on Hillbrow Local Radio in Johannesburg as from this month.
Keti is known in his small village of Nenga for assisting learners to apply to tertiary institutions, presenting motivational talks, and empowering young people.
He said that he is excited about this opportunity because it will pave his way for a career in radio.
“After matric I thought things would be easy, as I wanted to pursue acting in Johannesburg. I faced many odds as someone who is not familiar with a bigger city. I had dreams of attending an art school, but because of a lack of funds I ended up going to college. I wanted to expand my knowledge in the art industry so I joined a film casting agency, where they encouraged me to register for a programme at the John Kani Market Theatre,” said Keti.
He added that he then gained knowledge for performing for stage and screen.
According to him, he had been working as an extra for many soapies, until he got a feature on Gomora, and then worked on The Wife.
“The last one was 1802: Love Defies Time on channel 103 1Magic.”
He wants to motivate young people who come from rural areas.
“As a young talented person who comes from rural areas, if you want something, go for it, fight until you get what belongs to you. I would like to encourage those who are pursuing acting, that talent alone is not enough. Get the knowledge and check the background of the agencies that you are joining.”
