5 Drive, Mon. - Fri.; 15:00 - 18:00
Nick Hamman is a multi-award-winning broadcaster who captains 5FM’s Afternoon Drive Show, and was nominated for best presenter and best show at this year’s radio awards. Passionate about travel and known for pioneering radio firsts including walking 330km from Joburg to Polokwane, his numerous radio tours around South Africa, Africa, and even Croatia. Recently, Nick partnered with explorer Riaan Manser to send 5 Matrics to Antarctica. Nick is an accomplished musician, having played the drums for many years. He is also the voice and writer on the prime time S3 tv show The Insider SA, as well as a creative strategist and media professional.
What shows they present (and time)
5Drive (weekdays, 15:00 – 18:00)
Synopsis of the show
Nick Hamman has been pioneering innovative radio consistently for the past few years in the mid-morning space, now the time has come for him to be showcased to South African audiences in a brand new timeslot and show. Together with his trusty team of young, passionate and wild characters who have been assembled to bring you the radio that you need. Nick is joined by news reader and film enthusiast Nadia Romanos, on sports is the ever-ready and ‘up for anything’ Jude van Wyk, and on traffic we introduce to you the effervescent Bibi Mbangula. Sidekick and ever-enduring producer Mad Money Mike help bring it all together.
What do you love most about radio?
It’s live, so anything can happen. I talks to people directly. It has the power to challenge and educate, as well as to entertain and even comfort. It is, to me, the most power medium of communication we have
How long have you been on radio?
10 Years
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
Seeking out adventure and having conversation with interesting people who see the world differently to me
What knowledge do you love imparting onto your listeners?
Anything and everything. 5FM’s audience is dynamic, engaged and youthful so they care about everything from politics to pop culture and everything in-between. Every day we bring them the latest in sport, music, the continent, movies and more.
What has been your favourite moment on Radio, any campaign you can share and why did you love it so much , what did you enjoy most about working with said brand?
I love partnering with brands, especially when there is an alignment of values. Some of the best campaigns I have done with brands include ‘The 5Drive Heritage Tour’ with Zambuk where we find stories about the people, places and hidden gems that make South Africa Great as well as ‘The Southern Africa Tour’ we did with EyeGene where we reconnected to see life beautifully everyday by telling positive African stories around 5 different countries. I believe it is about understanding the needs of the brand and being flexible to what they want and need, and then working together on beautiful partnerships such as my most recent partnership with Bio-Strath where we’re sending 5 Matrics to Antarctica.