In this week’s episode of the Listen To Your Footsteps podcast, renowned South African songbird Zoë Modiga takes us on an intimate journey through her life and artistry. Zoë reflects on the origin of her stage name and her profound relationship with her first best friend, her grandfather.

She shares her deep admiration for her father, Utata, and the joys and challenges of growing up as one of over 20 children. Zoë also recounts a charming story of stealing her grandfather's pens, to doodle. A small act that forged a deeply unique connection between them.

She reflects on the challenging yet rewarding journey of humanizing our parents, transitioning from seeing them as superheroes to embracing their humanness and, in turn, finding peace with our own.

Zoë recounts a childhood field trip to the dentist, where she initially mistook her connection with the profession for a calling. It was only later she realized that it was the way the dentist made her feel seen and valued that resonated with her, this led her to her true calling: music and the mission to evoke these feelings through her music and public profile.

Zoë also takes us through her journey of connection, self-discovery, and the transformative power of the songwriting and song-making process, describing it as catching angels, a testament to her ethereal approach to music creation.

Join us as Zoë Modiga shares her heartwarming stories and insights, offering a glimpse into the soul behind the music.

You can find the latest from Zoe ⁠⁠here ⁠⁠or any of these social spaces ⁠⁠YouTube, ⁠⁠X [formerly Twitter]⁠, Spotify, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AppleMusic, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠.

For more on my book Listen To Your Footsteps, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kojobaffoe.com/book/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Editor: Jason Rademeyer

Recorded at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Podhouse⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Show Music: Kweku Baffoe

Producer: Ayob Vania

This week on Listen To Your Footsteps, we explore the journey of renowned Production Designer Dylan Lloyd. From his fine art roots in 1970s Harare to navigating South Africa’s film and television industry, Dylan's story is one of resilience.

He shares his struggles as a young immigrant, his love for youth culture, and his rise from penniless to a sought-after designer.

Dylan reflects on mentorship, loss, and the pride of fatherhood. Join us to hear how he turned challenges into triumphs and pursued his passion for film.

For a glimpse into Dylan's world and the worlds he builds, you can find him on dylanlloyd.co.za, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠LinkedIn⁠, ⁠X [Formerly Twitter]⁠

For more on my book Listen To Your Footsteps, check out ⁠https://kojobaffoe.com/book/⁠

Editor: Jason Rademeyer

Recorded at ⁠⁠⁠The Podhouse⁠⁠⁠

Producer: Ayob Vania

Show Music: Kweku Baffoe

This week on Listen To Your Footsteps, we take a walk with the illustrious Nthato Mashishi, celebrity make-up artist and architect of beauty. Nthato's journey is a vibrant tapestry woven from unexpected threads. Drawn to the world of healing by a family lineage of nurses, a twist of fate led him to discover his love for paint and colour through the performing arts in Alexandra township. A fateful royal wedding – yes, you heard that right – sparked a lifelong fascination with the transformative power of makeup. But Nthato's path wouldn't be linear. Though he may not have loved his HR degree, it equipped him with the vocabulary and boardroom confidence to navigate the beauty industry with finesse. Nthato has always been a businessman at heart, approaching his celebrity clientele with professionalism and a deep respect for privacy. He'll also shares the powerful meaning behind his guiding motto: paving the way for the next generation of black talent. Join us as Nthato Mashishi reminds us that success isn't just about the destination, but the stories we collect along the way.

As always, we appreciate your reviews and subscriptions – wherever you get your podcasts. Let's walk with Nthato Mashishi on Listen To Your Footsteps! For a glimpse into his world of beauty through Nthato's lens, you can find him on Instagram, LinkedIn, X [Formerly Twitter]

For more on my book Listen To Your Footsteps, check out ⁠https://kojobaffoe.com/book/⁠.

Editor: Jason Rademeyer

Recorded at ⁠⁠The Podhouse⁠⁠

Producer: Ayob Vania

Show Music: Kweku Baffoe