In Conversation with Lerato Sengadi

Loading player...
Lerato Sengadi is a Soweto-born marketing strategist, PR specialist, and cultural thought leader with over 15 years of experience in South Africa’s advertising and entertainment industries. A graduate of the AAA School of Advertising, she began her career in copywriting before carving out a powerful niche in PR and brand development, eventually rising to head Humanz South Africa as General Manager. Known for her data-driven yet culture-conscious approach to influencer marketing, Sengadi champions authenticity, fair pay, and meaningful collaboration between brands and creators. Beyond her corporate leadership, she is a vocal advocate for transformation, inclusion, and structural change within the industry, calling for policies that genuinely empower women and black talent.
Publicly recognized long before her marriage to the late HHP, Sengadi built her own legacy as a media personality, including appearances on Big Brother Africa 2 and Big Brother Africa: All-Stars. Today, she stands as an award-winning, influential black female creative and activist whose historic legal victory against patriarchy has cemented her place in South Africa’s cultural and legal landscape.
26 Feb English South Africa Entertainment News · Music Interviews

Other recent episodes

IN CONVERSATION WITH Africa Rising Music Conference (ARMC)

The Africa Rising Music Conference (ARMC) has officially unveiled its full 2026 programme, featuring the complete ARMC by Night lineup, a comprehensive daytime conference agenda, and a series of strategic partnerships aimed at strengthening Africa’s creative economy and global music connections.
21 May 13 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Imani Ndaba

Imani Ndaba is a 24-year-old publicist, social entrepreneur, and creative director, best known as the founder of Imani PR Management and the Inside Out Girls Campaign. Based in Johannesburg, she is passionate about amplifying the voices of public figures, thought leaders, and young women through powerful storytelling, strategic communication, and…
21 May 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH SA CANDIDATE ATTORNEY NEO

A landmark court ruling has declared the three-year waiting period for new attorneys unconstitutional, clearing the way for aspiring legal professionals to enter practice sooner. The judgment is being viewed as a major shift within South Africa’s legal profession, particularly for young graduates who have long argued that the waiting…
21 May 8 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH NEO NKWINIKA

Residents in the Kya Sands informal settlement say ongoing waste dumping and poor service delivery are creating unsafe and unhealthy living conditions in the area.
21 May 4 min

In Conversation With GEOGRAPHIC SURVEYOR WHITNEY MASAMVU

University of the Witwatersrand and the South African Consortium of Air Quality Monitoring (SACAQM) have opened participation for the AI_r Sensor Hosting Programme, a project aimed at improving air quality monitoring through artificial intelligence and real-time environmental data.
20 May 8 min