By Obakeng Maje
Taung- Vaaltar FM presenter has vast experience when coming to broadcasting and he still want to learn more. The Youth Connection show host Amogelang “Agee” Moremongwe said his background could not determines his future and is a living testimony.

The hardships of life and all tribulations he went through never deterred him.

Mokgareng village-born presenter was introduced to the world of broadcasting through Vaaltar FM as sport presenter back in 2005.

“Agee” as Amogelang is affectionately known worked his way up into the Youth Connection production team and later have his own Hip Hop show called Special Flavour on Saturdays.

His growing on-air experience was fully recognised when he was elevated to the afternoon-drive show Youth Connection as a presenter.

Armed with a Building Construction certificate from Vuselela FET college, the vibrant Amogelang is on the Vaaltar FM Drive time show and is very excited to be part of history by building a legacy with the rest of the Vaaltar FM family.

Moremongwe sees himself as jack of all trade and wants to master the art of empowering others.

“I won the award of The Best Sport Presenter and The Best Newcomer back in 2008. And to me, radio is theater of art. In life one must not give up and strive for what you believe in” he smiles.

A 29 year-old presenter took a few moments out of his busy media schedule to talk to TDN about how young people can get in to a career in presenting.

How did you first get interested in presenting?

“I discovered my love for radio at the tender age and quickly realised that broadcasting was the career path I wanted to follow. When I arrived here, I never presented before but learnt how to play records and present a show. Within few years, now I’m running the afternoon drive show and I’m still learning, albeit on a small scale, how a radio station operates because of its changing landscape” he said.

Moremongwe was inspired by the likes of Motsweding FM duo Solly Ramathudi Mputle and Douglas “Dmos” Mosadi. His parents passed on and he was forced to go and live with extended family at the young age.

Vaaltar FM presenter Agee is the second born and have three siblings.

Why he chose Radio presenting?

Radio offers a great training ground and is the medium that is so powerful to communicate with the masses. Personally, radio taught me so much about talking to people, interview techniques and timing that was invaluable.

How much easier or harder do you think it is today for young people to break into presenting?

There’s a lot of competition and many people want to present. But as always, if you are determined to put in the effort and work your way up then there’s no reason why you can’t succeed. Technology has made things much easier.

Even though sassy presenter said he wanted to become a soldier if his wish hadn’t flourished….he could not follow that dream because of things beyond his control, but advices the youth to take their education very seriously.

The elegant presenter said he would like to become sport commentator one day, either on radio or TV.

You can listen to Amogelang “Agee” Moremongwe on Vaaltar FM 93.6 Mhz from Monday- Friday or log on to http://www.vaaltar.co.za for live streaming.

-TDN
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