In episode 007, Zethu has a beautiful and in-depth conversation with New York Times instant best selling author, Tomi Adeyemi, for her first long form interview on her book’s movie adaptation.Tomi shares insight into the writing of her internationally acclaimed trilogy and the making of her first book, Children of Blood and Bone, into a Hollywood film directed by multi-award winner Gina Prince Bythewood. The film is due for release in January 2027, starring Viola Davis, Damson Idris, Thuso Mbedu, Amandla Steenberg and more. Sitting with award-winning marketing strategist and trilogy fan Zethu Gqola, Tomi opens up about venturing into fantasy, her mental health at the time of writing the books, the controversy behind a casting choice, and even shared that she will be making a cameo in the film. Recorded in Cape Town, in partnership with Pan Macmillan South Africa, their lengthy, comfortable chat left no topic off the table. Listen to the full episode now on all podcast platforms.Don't forget to subscribe and follow @zethugqola and @aquietconversation on IG so you don't miss an episode.Follow #QuietConversations podcast on socials here: https://www.instagram.com/aquietconversation/Follow Zethu Gqola on socials: https://www.instagram.com/zethugqola/https://www.tiktok.com/@zethugqola
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006: Zethu & Zolani Mahola
In episode 006, Zethu has a beautiful conversation with the one and only, Zolani Mahola. It's an intimate conversation that explores Zolani's musical career, from her start with Freshlyground, her journey as the One Who Sings and her exploration with The Feminine Force. Zethu and Zolani chat about it all. They really explores what it means to be an artist: Zolani talks about exploring her spirituality and artistry, finding herself as a mother, as a woman and as a force in the music industry. Listen to it now on all podcast platforms.Don't forget to subscribe and follow @zethugqola and @aquietconversation on IG so you don't miss an episode.Follow #QuietConversations podcast on socials here:https://www.instagram.com/aquietconversation/Follow Zethu Gqola on socials:https://www.instagram.com/zethugqola/https://www.tiktok.com/@zethugqola
In episode 005, Zethu hosts another panel, this time with Bongeziwe Mabandla, Money Badoo & Angela Weickl.Out now on all podcast platforms. Don't forget to subscribe and follow @zethugqola and @aquietconversation on IG so you don't miss an episode. Subscribe to the Quiet Life channel here:https://www.youtube.com/@QuietLifeCoFollow #QuietConversations podcast on socials here:https://www.instagram.com/aquietconversation/Follow Zethu Gqola on socials:https://www.instagram.com/zethugqola/https://www.tiktok.com/@zethugqola
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004: Zethu in conversation with Manana
In Episode 4, Zethu and Manana share a glass of champagne and discuss his musical journey, his fanbase and the whole process of his craft. It’s an interesting conversation with one of South Africa’s most inspiring creators, talking all about what truly goes into his work.
Out now on all podcast platforms.
Don't forget to subscribe and follow @zethugqola and @aquietconversation on IG so you don't miss an episode.
Subscribe to the Quiet Life channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@QuietLifeCo
Follow #QuietConversations podcast on socials here: https://www.instagram.com/aquietconversation/
Follow Zethu Gqola on socials: https://www.instagram.com/zethugqola/ https://www.tiktok.com/@zethugqola
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003: Zethu chats to Lelowhatsgood, Robyn Keyser & Alison Rachel at #SpotifyMoM
In episode 003, Zethu hosts another panel discussion as part of #SpotifyMOM in Cape Town. She speaks with Robyn Keyser, founder of Artclub and Friends, Alison Rachel from HONEYMOAN and DJ and producer, Lelowhatsgood.
They talk about the creative process, community and being delusional with your belief in yourself. A great conversation with some of South Africa’s most inspiring creators, talking all about what truly goes into their art.
Out now on all podcast platforms.
Don't forget to subscribe and follow @zethugqola and @aquietconversation on IG so you don't miss an episode.
Subscribe to the Quiet Life channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/@QuietLifeCo
Follow #QuietConversations podcast on socials here:
https://www.instagram.com/aquietconversation/
Follow Zethu Gqola on socials:
https://www.instagram.com/zethugqola/
https://www.tiktok.com/@zethugqola
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