Popular South African radio host, DJ and television personality Moeti Tsiki, better known as Mo Flava has parted ways with Metro FM.
The commercial radio station, Metro FM, confirmed the news in a statement released by SABC stating the exit of the radio host.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the SABC’s Acting Group Executive: Corporate Affairs & Marketing Mmoni Seapolelo said Metro regrets to announce that it has reached a mutual agreement with ‘Wake up on Metro FM’ breakfast show presenter, Mo Flava to part ways.
The station has said that Mo Flava joined Metro FM eight years ago and took over the Afternoon Drive Show slot. His last show will be on Friday next week.
Speaking on his departure, Mo Flava said the time has come for him to explore other opportunities.
“I have spent eight amazing years at Metro FM and I appreciate the opportunity I was given to do top-level radio and touch lives,” he said.
“The Metro FM listeners have a special place in my heart. I am looking forward to exploring new opportunities I have lined up in radio, where I will continue to express my talent.
“I am also excited about TV opportunities on the horizon. I’ll also continue to help young people who want to get into radio broadcasting through radio demo workshops.”
Metro FM business manager Kina Nhlengethwa said: “As a station, we consider ourselves fortunate to have experienced Mo Flava’s brilliance as a seasoned broadcaster.
“He has been consistent throughout the years in contributing meaningfully to the Metro FM brand. We wish Mo well in his future endeavors.”
The station said his co-host, Khutso Theledi, will be in charge of the breakfast show until a permanent replacement is confirmed.
However the news did not sit well with many of Mo’s fans as they are saddened to see their fave go.
Here is what peeps had to say in the comment section on Facebook:
“Mornings will never be the same without MO shame,” a fan wrote with a sad emoji.
Another wrote: “The only show I was listening to on Metro FM is so sad for me, my favorite DJ.”
“No ways guys we still love him,” wrote a fan.
“I am heartbroken,” wrote another fan with heartbroken emoji.
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