This is a story the hip-hop community should not only embrace but celebrate—a testament to how the roots of hip-hop can lead to growth and success beyond the genre. While many step out of hip-hop to explore new paths, they often carry its essence with them. Nokulunga Maqubela, however, has taken this journey to an extraordinary level.
As someone who has always supported Women in African Hip-Hop, I couldn’t let this moment pass without sharing her story to inspire others. Even though she has stepped away from hip-hop, her impact within and beyond the culture deserves recognition.
With over a decade of experience in the media and entertainment industry, Nokulunga rose from a writer to influential leadership roles, eventually shaping the landscape as an adjudicator for one of South Africa’s most prestigious music awards. Her leap into the tech world was a bold move, co-founding Rendar, an innovative service provider super app. This transition embodies the theme of her TEDx Talk: how innovation thrives in discomfort and growth begins when we leave the familiar behind.
If you’ve followed platforms like SA Hip-Hop Headz, HipHopLiveSA, or SlikourOnLife, you’ve likely come across her name. Known for her passion for South African hip-hop, her pivot to tech surprised many of us. But her journey is proof that the skills and lessons learned from one domain can empower breakthroughs in entirely new spaces.
Her TEDx Talk delves into the beauty, challenges, and triumphs of taking the road less traveled. Drawing from her transformative journey, she explores the allure of conventional paths and how stepping off them can unlock remarkable opportunities.
Watch her TEDx Talk on YouTube now, alongside 42.3 million other subscribers. Let her story inspire you to embrace change, take risks, and redefine your possibilities.
Watch the TEDx Talk here.
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