Listeners to border-town community radio station Musina FM were very excited about the return of famous veteran producer and presenter Victor Hulumeni to the airwaves last Monday, following a three-year break.
Hulumeni, better known as Victor Tshaka Chizboy in the broadcasting fraternity, started his career at Musina FM in 2010. In 2016, however, he joined Vhembe FM for two years before taking a break from radio altogether to focus on his studies. After his time away, he is happy to be back at Musina FM, where he now presents Tsumbavhuyo, a talk show aired weekdays between 12:00 and 15:00.
He explained to Limpopo Mirror last week why he had opted to make a comeback. "The foundation of success is to love what one does, and to me, there is nothing more fulfilling than sitting behind the microphone. Radio is my life, and I feel very happy to be back where I belong. Through radio, I can interact with different people and learn new things daily. I missed my listeners over these almost three years, and this reunion is the start of a new page for me. I promise to give my listeners my best. My mission is to contribute to the development and success of the local media," he said.
As an all-rounder, Hulumeni said he found presenting a talk show easy. "I can present any kind of programme. Over the years, I have done different radio shows on religion, children, general topics and sports shows for both Musina FM and Vhembe FM. I am happy that the response from the listeners during my first show last Monday was very positive. I believe that my presence at the radio station will add value as I will also be there to mentor young presenters who regard me as their role model."