016FM is now streaming on Showmax, starring Joseph Sedibo as DJ Tsietsi, who is trying to save his much-loved community radio station in the Vaal from closing.
Sedibo is also currently on Showmax as Mkhonto on Empini.
From humble beginnings at the Market Theatre to appearing on Rhythm City to acting on two Showmax Originals, it is clear that his star is on the rise.
Get to know more about Joseph Sedibo who plays DJ Tsietsi in 016FM; alongside Mpho Sebeng
Why did you want to be part of 016FM?
I’m Sotho and so I always wanted my first big show to be in Sotho. So when I was presented with the 016FM script, I thought to myself, ‘This is it!’
I also wanted to be a part of 016FM because of how it represents the Vaal pop culture. The Vaal doesn’t have a story out there, and I believe the Vaal has a story that South Africans need to hear.
What has 016FM made you appreciate more about the Vaal?
The people of the Vaal are living! There’s this vibrant energy about the Vaal that is just so inspiring. That place is a melting pot of amazing creatives and entrepreneurs with a go-getter mentality. 016FM has also made me really appreciate the youth of that area. Despite their dire circumstances, the youth there are really pushing their hustles. It is truly inspiring.
How would you compare DJ Tsietsi to yourself?
DJ Tsietsi and I are worlds apart. DJ Tsietsi is shy and reserved, whereas I’m loud and energetic. I’m more confident in my own skin than him; he’s such an awkward person. However, I do relate to some of his experiences, like losing a parent and being very much independent.
How was it working with the late Mpho Sebeng?
It was such an honor working with him. Mpho was one of the people on my prayer list that I’ve always wanted to work with, so when that happened I was ecstatic.
He was such a great demonstrator, especially when it came to all the stunts we did. Mpho taught me so many stunt techniques. Most of the stunts that viewers will see between him and I were facilitated by him.
He was such a talented man and funny too. Sometimes when working, I’d want him to finish his lines because I’d want to break out of character and just laugh.
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About 016FM
To save their much-loved community radio station in the Vaal from closing, two polar opposite DJs prepare to compete in a kwaal, a radical battle on-air. They know it will be a fight to reclaim the hearts of listeners and advertisers, but don’t realize they will also have to oust a dangerous, shadowy syndicate that has infiltrated the station.
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