10 Things You Didn’t Know About Oneal

Grass is greener on the other side, this saying came to life when popular radio personality Oneal, left this country to pursue a career in the neighboring South Africa. Oneal Zibanani Madumo has steadily carved a niche for himself in South Africa by becoming the DJ to watch at CliffCentral. Learn more about this high flyer on the 10 facts below.

1. 36-year-old Zibanani Oneal Madumo was born and bred in the small mining town of Selibi-Phikwe in the central district of Botswana.

2. In 2013, Madumo was catapulted to continental stardom when he was was cast as one of the contestants on the reality TV series Big Brother Africa.

3. When inside The Chase house he was well known for his ability to speak his mind and stand by his words. His diary sessions with Big Brother were an exciting experience, a conversation that would make the whole of Africa stand still.

4. After Big Brother, O’Neal was head-hunted by Gareth Cliff to be a part of the team for his online radio platform, CliffCentral.

5. He is currently one of the busiest DJ’s in Africa, although he is doing well for himself, Oneal prefers to work silently and live a quiet life.

6. Oneal is also a seasoned DJ, MC & entrepreneur also facilitates relations and promotions of intra-regional entrepreneurship across Pan-Africa.

7. Oneal already enjoys being a brand influencer for various reputable brands such as JEEP, Aramis Black and Samsung Galaxy Note to name but a few.

8. He achieved a coupe by being the first DJ to play Lira’s new album and have her perform the entire album live in studio. He is also currently producing a song for some heavy hitter artist to be revealed soon.

9. His most talked about relationship with one Tanzanian former housemate Feza Kessy made African headlines,but the 2 are no longer together.

10. Madumo says that ambition has always been the thing that’s carried him forward and his plan is to establish himself in greater South Africa.