Faith is Mavuma's key to his meteoric rise

Radio and television (TV) personality Gugu Mavuma's life reflects this dictum because at 30 years of age he has achieved the kind of recognition that his peers can only dream about.

Born in Gaborone in 1983, Mavuma lived most of his life in the city and sometimes in Lobatse. "I was a sporty child growing up, I played all kinds of sport - from tennis to football - and even though I was shy I was also part of the school's drama and traditional troupe," he points out.