Uncle Shima: Gabz Fm Jazz Maestro Bows Out

Monday, February 04, 2019

After serving and steering the Jazz Sunday show at Gabz Fm dubbed ‘The Joy of Jazz Fusion’ for 18 years, legendary presenter, Shima Monageng, popularly known as Uncle Shima finally bowed out of the radio station.

Monageng doubles as a politician and the owner of Millenium Jazz Restaurant; a sole live host of jazz music bands and/or performers.

Yesterday marked the legend’s last show on air; the departure also marking 25th years of radio presenting, seven years of which was served at RB2 and the remaining 18 years at Gabz Fm.

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