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Charles Mnisi – The Prince
Radio Presenter | Club DJ | Content Producer | Music Producer
With over 14 years of experience in the broadcasting and entertainment industry, Charles Mnisi, widely known as “The Prince”, is a dynamic South African media personality whose voice and sound have become synonymous with excellence, energy, and cultural influence. A multifaceted talent, he has earned widespread recognition as a radio presenter, club DJ, content creator, and music producer.
Broadcasting Journey
🎙 Radio Turf (2003 – 2007)
The Prince’s career began at Radio Turf, the campus radio station at the University of Limpopo. His talent and work ethic quickly propelled him from behind-the-scenes roles—producer, presenter, music compiler—to station management, showcasing his drive, leadership, and passion for radio.
🎙 Capricorn FM (2007 – 2012)
In 2007, he joined Capricorn FM as part of the founding team, where he produced and hosted hit shows such as:
- The Vibe (weekend show)
- The Silky Touch (weekday magazine show)
- The Soul Connection (Monday to Thursday, 8PM–12AM)
His efforts contributed significantly to Capricorn FM reaching 1.5 million listeners within its first two years.
🎙 Ligwalagwala FM (2012 – Present)
In 2012, Charles joined the SABC’s Ligwalagwala FM, where he currently:
- Produces the midday show (12PM – 3PM), which won Best Midday Show at the Mpumalanga Sunshine Awards (2015)
- Hosts the Top 20 Chart Show on Saturdays (7AM – 9AM)
- Hosts the Late Sunday Night Show (9PM – 12AM)
Musical Career
The Prince has made waves in the music industry with the release of hit singles including:
- “Dance Floor” ft. Flexboogie
- “Ndiyahamba” ft. Lungelo
- “Smile” ft. Shota – a 2015 breakout hit that received national airplay and trended across platforms.
- “7ven” ft. Mthuthu – his latest dance anthem, currently heating up dancefloors.
“Smile” was playlisted on major national and regional stations such as Metro FM, YFM, Ukhozi FM, Ligwalagwala FM, and appeared on high-rotation charts like:
- #6 on YFM Top 40
- #7 on Entertainment Monitoring Africa’s Local Chart
- Top 10 Hottest Local Songs – MTV Base
- #5 on Club 808 (eTV)
Watch the video here: The Prince ft. Shota – Smile
TV Appearances
Charles Mnisi has also made his mark on television with appearances and features on:
- Friends Like These – SABC1
- LiveAMP – Performer & Gig Guide Presenter
- Selimathunzi
- Fairytales – SABC1
- Koze Kuse TV – Guest Presenter
Follow The Prince Online
- Twitter: @theprincethedj
- Instagram: @theprincethedj
- Facebook: The Prince SA
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