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Born and raised in Kwalanga, Cape Town South Africa Vuyo is a bright, beautiful, and empowered young woman, and an aspiring media mogul working hard in changing the landscape of media in the African continent. As the Founder of the Vuyo Joboda Network, Young Bold Black Global Leadership Collective, and VN Streaming, Vuyo has cemented her role as one of the youngest executive producers and directors on the continent. Her goal, through her tech-startup company and her continuous efforts in the industry, is to create innovative solutions that integrate technology into media and tailor-making those to be best suitable for Africa in a global fashion.

The eloquent TV host is known for her talk show expertise as the host of ''Going Global with Vuyo Joboda' where she has conversations with global guests sharing information that affects us all. She is a final year UCT Film and Media student and a prolific researcher of the industry. Vuyo is also a well renowned internationally trained and recognized speaker and MC whose global presence is evidently growing as she has shared stages with Hollywood executives David Prescott, an Academy Award-winning Director and Producer, Peter A Ramsey, and Aaron Warner.

In 2017, at the age of 19, she took to the TEDx stage, ending her talk with a standing ovation, and has been part of the TEDx Cape Town organization. She has graced the stage as an MC and facilitator amongst other roles. Another hat that Vuyo effortlessly wears is the "Event organizer", and this year marks her 8th year in this role. She has organized numerous events including the International Fabulous Woman Gala Dinner, the annual Young Bold Black Awards, VN Global Media and Entertainment Awards, and more.

South Africa's President Mr. Cryil Ramaphosa has acknowledged her contribution to the African literature industry for her book, 21. Vuyo is a force to be reckoned with and a rising global brand and is shining her light brightly.