In Conversation with Slikour

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The South African hip-hop industry is both established and one of the fastest growing subcultures in Africa. Its popularity has meant that the artists have the ability to transcend their genre and influence others – even across borders.

SlikourOnLife is an Online Music Platform that creates and curates music content for the urban market. It has become the largest Urban Online Music Platform with over 200,000 unique visits each month. SlikourOnLife premieres exclusive music and video interviews from top-tier music leaders in the culture right down to grassroots artists that have the potential to be the next stars.

Karabo Makwetla speaks with Founder and CEO Siya Metane - popularly known as Slikour. The two discuss the growth of his successful digital platform; his principles and ideas; what drives him; brand alliances and the birth of OnLife Radio.

23 Jul 2020 English Explicit South Africa Arts · Education Karabo Makwetla

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