The larger than life Cebo
Friday, December 07, 2007
Manyaapelo's breakfast show, Bosele, on Motsweding FM has a following of more than 2.9 million people in South Africa alone. During an interview with Mmegi, the modest Manyaapelo reveals that he was shocked to discover that that he has a remarkable fan base in Botswana.
"It came as a surprise to me to realise that because the people of Botswana are very honest and humble people. They love you for what you are and you can never find any pretence with them," says the radio presenter.
Manyaapelo describes himself as a great soccer fan, which he says has always been his first love.
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