Shatta Bway Leaves Cape Media After a Year, Hints at Next Move: "Stay Tuned for Next Chapter"
- Radio personality Shatta Bway has officially left Cape Media, which runs Radio 47 and TV47
- The radio host and sports commentator joined the station in March 2024 after leaving Royal Media Services
- The father of two hinted at joining another station for a daily radio show, exciting fans online
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Popular radio and TV personality Stephen Maunda Junior, widely known as Shatta Bway, has officially parted ways with Cape Media, just over a year after joining the fast-growing media house.
Source: Facebook
The vibrant presenter, who previously worked with Royal Media Services, had joined Cape Media in March 2024, where he served in multiple roles.
Which roles did Shatta Bway perform at Cape Media?
He was a radio presenter at Radio 47 and a TV host at TV47, and also held a strategic leadership position as director of projects and strategy at Maybet, a media group initiative.
On Saturday, May 3, Shatta Bway took to social media to confirm his departure and reflect on his media journey with heartfelt gratitude.
"Six years ago I switched on a microphone and introduced you to The Shatta Bway — and you guys became family instantly. You’ve been with me through thick and thin, the highs and lows of life," he wrote.
"Today, I have made another decision. I have officially left Cape Media (TV & Radio 47 and Maybet). I leave with no regrets, only gratitude and a genuine desire to see Cape Media soar even higher."
While he did not reveal the exact station he is headed to, Shatta Bway strongly hinted at an imminent comeback to daily radio, a move that excited his loyal fan base known as the Shatta Army.
"Mlisema Shatta rudi kwa Radio Daily na nimewasikiliza... so stay tuned for the next chapter. Mtapenda. Thanks for being loyal soldiers in the Shatta Army."
The announcement was met with an outpouring of support, speculation, and congratulatory messages from fans, fellow presenters, and industry stakeholders.
Many expressed anticipation over where he might be headed next, while others praised his consistent energy and connection with audiences.
Here are messages from fans:
Ajenoah Noaxy:
"You're the real risk taker. Life is all about taking risks. I admire your courage mkuu and I will start to follow your moves. This time round have also decided to start a new chapter and come out of your comfort zone."
Kipchumba Elvis:
"We will follow you anywhere you go. Much love Shatta.We cant wait for another step to see you ona microphone."
Dragsly Skelly:
"Your voice on radio station keep on inspiring young journalists like me as same as Young youths."
Tom Atsewa:
"Hope to hear you back in Radio Citizen. Guide us, defend us and protect us Jah, and the sun shall not meet us by day, nor the moon by night nor the presilence that lack in dark places, and when the weaked Babylon's come upon we to eat our flesh, they stumble and fall........come back bro."
Willis Raburu's exit from Cape Media
In May 2024, Willis Raburu parted ways with TV47 after an eight-month stint, bringing to a close yet another chapter in his media career.
Source: UGC
His departure came shortly after his promotion to director of Digital Services and Innovation at the station.
Before joining Cape Media, Raburu had a remarkable 13-year run at Citizen TV, making his transition to TV47 a notable shift in the industry.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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