VOW 88.1 AREA CODE

IN CONVERSATION WITH Jabulile Majola

Loading player...
Adopted by a pastor’s family in rural Greytown, KwaZulu-Natal at age two, Jabulani Majola grew up alongside 26 siblings. His foundations in the church led him to discover a passion for singing at an early age. Raised bi-lingually, his obsession with language evolved into writing poetry expressed through rap songs recorded in rural studios in Greytown. Following high school, Jabulani moved to Cape Town and began to explore folk music, delving into the works of Bon Iver, Paul Simon, Joseph Shabalala, and Leonard Cohen. Inspired by their storytelling, Jabulani directed his own talent with the pen towards a project he named after his mother, Jabulile Majola. Through his writing, Jabulani explores his complex identity with tremendous vulnerability and a voice that carries a depth of emotion matched only by his poignant lyricism. His writing has gained endorsements from Samthing Soweto, Sun-El Musician, Bongeziwe Mabandla, Jeremy Loops, and Låpsley.
24 Jul English South Africa Entertainment News · Music Interviews

Other recent episodes

IN CONVERSATION WITH SIYABONGA MOSES

For thousands of South African students, securing funding through schemes such as NSFAS can mean the difference between accessing higher education and being excluded from it. However, while student funding has helped improve access to universities and TVET colleges, concerns remain about whether financial aid adequately covers the real costs…
27 Oct 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH TIEGO KHOZA

The trial of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former president Jacob Zuma and a former uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party MP, resumed at the Durban High Court on Monday, 26 October 2026. She faces one count of incitement to commit terrorism and two counts of incitement to commit public violence, linked to…
27 Oct 6 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH TSHIAMO MASIKE

South Africans continue to face increasing economic pressure as rising fuel prices affect almost every sector of the economy. Because fuel is a critical input in transportation, agriculture, manufacturing and logistics, increases at the petrol pump do not only affect motorists but also contribute to higher prices for goods and…
27 Oct 8 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH LIONEL ADERNORF

Area Code is a fun and interactive mid-morning show on VOW, which airs weekdays from 09:00-12:00. This show aims to ease listeners into their mornings by keeping them up-to-date with the latest news and trends, while also serving as a student’s “go-to” for campus-related events and information.
27 Oct 8 min
All episodes