Seasoned TV and radio personality Phat Joe was interviewed by Thembekile Mrototo on the second episode of Showmax’s Unfollow. He trended after answering questions regarding to his career which insinuated that he had been cancelled from the media and film industry.

 

 

CANCELLED? PHAT JOE ON S ‘UNFOLLOW’ INTERVIEW
Phat Joe — real name Majota Mandlakayise Isaac Khambule‘s unique ability to bond with TV viewers and radio listeners has enabled him to be one of South Africa’s most known presenters of all time. He has used his lip-smacking charm to win over several audiences in the media roles that he’s bagged in the past.

The iconic presenter rose to fame in the late 1990s and into the early 2000s when he was hosting The Phat Joe Show. He has also hosted several successful TV shows including Real Goboza, a celeb gossip magazine show; SABC 1’s Vuzu Amp; Take Me Out: South Africa; Take Me Out: Mzansi, and more, Briefly reported.

Although Phat Joe hasn’t been on our TV screens lately, during Unfollow’s latest episode, he shared that he was working on a special project. When asked by the interviewer whether he was cancelled by the industry, he laughed and explained that it was not over for him just yet.

“When I was in my thirties, I stopped gigging. I don’t do many gigs. And then after I left East Coast [radio], at that time, there was a time I was doing three or four TV shows. I had to stop all of that to focus on business. I’m still in the film and media business. Trust me, I’ve got some amazing things coming. It’s not over for me,” he replied.

@ThembiMrototo: Do you think that the industry has written off? Cancelled you?

Phat Joe:👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼#UnfollowedShowmax @ShowmaxOnline pic.twitter.com/BhdlfAXrYr

— Kanya Ntshongwana (@kanya_kb) August 30, 2023

Phat Joe
Phat Joe was interviewed on Showmax’s ‘Unfollow’. Image via Instagram @therealphatjoe
TAKE A LOOK AT SOME REACTIONS FROM SOCIAL MEDIA USERS BELOW…
“That was intense,” @michellemodika reacted.

“Well done to Phat Joe! You were excellent in your conduct!” @Mboni73761315 commented.

“1st thought when I watched this: “condescending much 😑,” @mpumee131 said.

“First saw him on eTV followed him ever since The Man responsible for SA Black Comedy,” @dube_muzi wrote.