Luphumlo “Lupi” Ngcayisa

BIO

Luphumlo “Lupi” Ngcayisa is a South African media personality, communications strategist and event producer whose career spans broadcasting, public relations and the creative industries. Originally from Walmer township in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, he has built a professional career across media and communications while pursuing further education.

Ngcayisa began his broadcasting career in 2003 as a lifestyle reporter on Umhlobo Wenene FM’s afternoon drive show, according to a 2011 Sowetan profile. He subsequently worked as a radio presenter and producer, including at Metro FM and Talk Radio 702, establishing himself in South African broadcasting.

Alongside his media career, Ngcayisa pursued higher education while working. He obtained a Bachelor of Communication Science from the University of South Africa (Unisa) in 2018 and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in Media Studies in 2024. He also completed a Management Advancement Programme at Wits Business School in 2024, reflecting his continued investment in professional development.

His work has extended into South Africa’s music industry, particularly in event production and industry engagement. Ngcayisa is the executive producer of the 32nd South African Music Awards (SAMAs), a role that places him within the operational side of one of the country’s prominent music recognition platforms. In August 2026, he also discussed the state of the South African music industry as a guest on The Clement Manyathela Show on Radio 702.

Ngcayisa also contributes to conversations about the development of the creative economy. At ACCES, the Music In Africa Foundation’s music industry conference, he is listed as a broadcaster, communications strategist, moderator, programme director and SAMA 32 event producer. His participation connects his experience in media and communications with discussions about the structures and opportunities shaping the music business.

His professional journey reflects a career that has evolved from radio journalism into communications strategy and music event production. Through these roles, Ngcayisa operates across media, business and the creative industries, bringing broadcasting experience to the wider work of facilitating conversations and producing events within South Africa’s cultural sector.