So one of the happiest discoveries I made this year was that my love for radio will never die. Despite the emergence of streaming services and fast music downloads. This I came to conclude after listening to the #BaddestChickOnFM&TV. I had just moved from Harare to Windhoek and the thought of missing out on the greatness of awesome radio by ZiFM Stereo, always tore my heart, in my mind. So one weekend I tuned to Unam Radio, well that’s before I joined the station. The discovery I made, confirmed that radio won’t die out soon. She was in charge of the cruise… Her playlist was on point… Coolest interviewees…but most of all her voice can summon angels. RUFARO CHAKANYUKA #BoomBaby
1. So please tell us who Ruffy is in six words Talented, a go-getter, a broadcaster, an achieving woman , an encourager and a Royalty. 2. What was it like growing up as Rufaro Chakanyuka? Wow that’s such a broad question, but i’ll start by saying I was the last born for nine years before my little sister came along *sidenote: we look like twins, and truth is middle children rule :p I have an older sister , so we are three beautiful ladies from the Chakanyuka clan. It was fun, I would like to think I was the favoured child…..during high school years I spent the entire week at school from 8am till 6pm and weekends doing extra curricula activities! I was the definition of a ‘busy body’ …..hahaha , but we took and still take birthdays seriously in our family, so there was always something to celebrate! 3. Ruffy your family is in Botswana and you were based in South Africa before coming here, how has the experience of different cultures influenced your personality? If anything I realised I am not alone in this called life. Met many amazing people in both countries who have now become family. The eclectic cultures, surroundings and environment allowed me to surrender to the fullness of my awkwardness / uniqueness. Today I realise I grew more into the person I am this moment, knowing that I have to hold on to my originality with both hands, as tight as possible, and just rock with it! Goes with saying and I got more flavour and spice to my personality. Variety has always thrived heirso!
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4. So Ruffy you are also a model,this essentially means you get to know of the latest trends in fashion at first hand, tell us what inspires your style? I’d have to say my mood , Life mantra of the season and Brand ID . Over the years my style doesn’t really follow trends when I think about. If I see a trend I’m feeling I will purchase a few items I like from the collection, however I try not to try hard with my fashion. So my style is ‘Easy quick and wear /You don’t have to iron look!’ Here’s a little heads up, I am super fond of little dresses in every colour, and half the time I’d rather design a garment and get that outfit tailored to fit me to perfection. 5. Who is your style icon? Geez , Do I have one? With such amazing brands out there it’s really hard to choose. My heart is weak, so let me say I love everybody ;-) and King Bey ;-* 6. You have been on radio, TV and you MC a lot of events including the 2014 NAMAs’ Behind the scenes and Outside Radio Broadcast during the NAMAs’ in 2014 , and 2015 edition of the NAMAs’ blue carpet, what has been the journey like? It’s been such a great experience, and I believe whole heartedly this is what I want to do with my life! I was born for Tv, Radio, Magazines, Runways and Jet-setting There’s always a little bit of anxiety when all the audition processes start but you just have to get out there and go for what you want . I love the NAMAs family, and #TeamRuffy is super glad that for the last two years they were hosted in Swakop ! Honey , there’s nothing like travelling to a different town to go shine.
7. I love listening to the WEEKEND CRUISE, and its arguably one of the best weekend shows in the country, tell us what goes on backstage while preparing for the WEEKEND CRUISE? Aww thank you It all starts with a Friday night tweet to the Twam, letting them know i’ll be rocking the republic the next day followed by a few IG posts as well. Then on Saturday I arrive 30mins before the show starts, I do all my prep work during the week. So when I catwalk into studio I plunk my bags down, connect all my headsets and recording gadgets. Then I say a little prayer over the system and the show starts *sidenote: I record my show shows two ways, the first one being ‘audio’ and the second way ‘vlogs’ from my swagged out phone.* When I’m off air there’s a lot of dancing that goes down in between posting up on social media about what tracks are playing. 8. Being a model,student, broadcaster and MC is a lot of work, What drives Ruffy everyday? That check, that coin! Hahaha there aint nothing basic about me, I strongly believe the blessing of the Lord maketh rich and adds no sorrow with it, so if something I want or would love to attempt then there shall be no strife when it comes to executing it. I close my eyes and meditate how far this vision I have in my mind and I realise, I cant leave this world ntil I’ve tried my damn hardest to share my dreams with the world and achieve them too. 9. While preparing for this interview I did a bit of stalking, they call it research but and I saw a picture of you with Casper Nyovest, how was it like meeting him Haha ok ok, *pats weave* Well the weekend I met up with him was one of the bestest last year. We say it was #Nyobest I first received an email with his music , I remember falling off my bed and checking it over 10 times if it was for real. Then a few months later him and his crew came through to Namibia over Hart Van Windhoek weekend last year and the club promoter organised for my Tv crew to have a sit down interview with him at the Hilton. He’s such a great guy, I asked him some burning questions which he answered openly and he even wished my sister a happy birthday. There was a moment after the interview I wished he had wished me Happy Birthday on record :p and I was almost singing mama I made it after the interview….lol…. I also appreciate how he said he liked my hip hop swag and that Bonang would embrace me if I did go back to South Africa. So Queen B I’m coming ….woop woop. David let’s do drinks one day and i’ll tell you all about it ;-)
10. It is evident that your show has seen various people of note walk through the doors of UNAM’s Radio, how has that impacted your view of people in the limelight? Firstly a huge thank you to every studio guests over the last 4 years who have taken a short left to #TheWeekendCruise. Y’all push me to be on top of my game and to be 100 subconsciously and yoh hugs to you for allowing my crazy. I realise we are all human and that all we want is love, laughter, blessed events to occur in our lives, goals to be achieved and for people to keep it real with us …oh and delicious food. I realised Team work really does make the dream work , and if you can execute your dream/ vision alone you haven’t dreamt big enough! 11. You are the #BaddestChickOnTV&FM, your sig-tune is #BoomBaby and the mantra is #RuffyRockingTheRupblics, what do you enjoy the most about Twitter? Oh boy, Twirrraaaaa! Love how creative people get creative with 140 characters. Like there are some awesome tweeps outchea. Even if I’m not tweeting I’m there to die of laughter with some hilarious hashtags. Twitter is also a tool to stay up to date with trends with the tworld. Whether it’s , Business vs Entertainment vs Education. 12. Today’s youth seem to be fixated on keeping up appearances, being hype and cool has become the everyday YOLO moment, what disappoints you the most on social media? One fast growing concern is the ‘cyber bullying’. I be like, cat we just allow people to be who they want to be . We all have opinions but I think once you start attacking my morals, family, craft etc then we have a problem Houston. I joke with my friends sometimes and say “subtweet me don’t at me abeg !” I stick to the ‘Less than 5 Rule’ when it comes to social media. Now you can at me if you haven’t heard of it ….haha!
13. Ruffy you seem to be experiencing growth in a male dominated industry what have been your challenges being female in a field where men are predominant? Geez , like I don’t even pay attention to that Bih. I didn’t know it was male dominated because I know many females getting it outchea. If anything we are at par, but In just run my race Boo. The world has got to experience Ruffy, and I’m all about that. There’s no time to hear what society is trying to pin as a male dominated industry. 14. We are about to close of the year, could you give us three things that should not go into 2016? a. Negativity b. Small minded thinking c. Horrendous pick u lines (like if possible) 15. Again the year is about to end what can we expect from Ruffy in 2016? The saying goes “ If you didn’t tell your friends maybe the devil wouldn’t be fighting you this hard!” So I would rather allow the world to experience the reality of my goals once I’ve achieved them. *grin* On a more flowery note, thank you for the interview David, all the best with your blog and may 2016 be lit for you , me and the reader reading this right now! I’m hot , I’m young, and I’m ready to work so book me Fam ! Make the whole world say —> “BOOM BABY!” Xo.
16. Well Ruffy where can our readers connect with you? Facebook : #TEAMRUFFY / Rufaro Faith Chakanyuka Twitter : @TEAMRUFFY Instagram : TEAMRUFFY SnapChat : TEAMRUFFY Dubsmash : TEAMRUFFY Email : [email protected] Youtube : Ruffy Rufaro Faith Chakanyka #BoomBaby
Getting Candid With #BaddestChickOnFM&TV: Rufaro “Ruffy” Chakanyuka So one of the happiest discoveries I made this year was that my love for radio will never die.