Goodhope Fm’s Ebrahiem Inglis is one of Cape Town’s dj’s best known for showcasing new talent and helping out new and fresh talent. He took some time off and chatted about his radio career.
How did you start in Radio?
“I started out working part time for a community radio station called Fine Music Radio. I was known as a duty producer which was a fancy title for someone doing all the dirty work and made sure everything ran smoothly over the weekend. Everything from answering calls to washing dishes...seriously! “
You studied Sound Engineering after matric,what made you go into
Why radio broadcasting?
“When I was about 14 I saw a movie called Pump Up The Volume starring Christian Slater. It's about a high school learner that started a revolution by being a pirate radio DJ. He aimed to expose all the atrocities commited by the school body at the time. I always wanted to achieve something great in my life and after seeing how radio can influence an entire community I thought this could be the path for me. I never I would actually have the ability to do it until I started working at FMR.”
When you started at Goodhope fm as a news presenter,did you know backthen,about "that radio show”?
“I knew that I wanted to present my own show. I just didn't have a title for it yet.”
What audience do you have on your show?
“Judging by the response I get via calls and sms's I would say high school learners, varsity students, night shift workers and insomniacs (and there are plenty of insomniacs). When I started there were more males listening to that time slot but it seems like increased the female listenership a bit.”
Being a radio presenter/dj/producer on Goodhopefm,which one is the best?
“Definitely a presenter!”
What is your day like being a news reader,dj,producer?(both athome,& the moment you step in at SABC HQ)
“There isn't a moment that goes by that I don't think about what I want to do in the show. I have to purposely do something unrelated to radio in order to give my mind a break. It's ironic because I do that through my creationof music (writing, composing and production). I wake up in the morning thinking about the previous show and think about what worked and what didn't. Then I observe life. As Nigel Pierce once said, "Radio is about observation". I try and use things that are relevant to people and to Cape Town and talk about it in the show. Everything from what we eat to what we say. I also stay in touch with current affairs both locally and internationally. It is impossible to know everything but you can be a step closer through communicating with other people and DJ's who like to stay well-informed. I formulate all this into the various segments of my show.”
Then I step into the studio and check mails for imortant info regarding the station and also last minute updates in the news. Then it's show time!
7)How do you think radio journalism differs from print journalism?
(such as the way a radio station is being run,the way copy is written
& deadlines)
I have no experience regarding print journalism however, it seems like there is more pressure because you're trying to get the latest most breaking news out in your latest edition but in radio news, if you miss something at the one bulletin, you can just include it in the update an hour or even half an hour later.
8)Where do you see yourself in five years?
This is something I would like to keep to myself, if you don't mind. You will just have to see in 5 years
9)Any advise for aspiring radio broadcasters?
Be yourself and use what makes you unique to make a success in this industry. There is after all, only one YOU!
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