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This week on *The Shady PHodcast*, we sit down with **Awakhiwe Kona** — the visionary CEO behind **Suitability Group** and **House of NTU**. From crunching numbers at RMB and helping launch Discovery Bank, to dressing royalty for *Shaka iLembe* and revolutionizing Afrocentric luxury fashion, Awakhiwe’s journey is nothing short of iconic.
In this explosive episode, we unpack:
- How he went from actuarial science to African luxury fashion
- The secret to Suitability’s high-end business model
- Collaborating with *Shaka iLembe* and his views on owning our cultural narrative
- The real story behind *Suitability Gardens* and being featured on Top Billing
- The evolution of fashion and the bold heritage his brands celebrate
- PLUS: A spicy **WhatsApp Leak** about cheating in matric exams, you don’t want to miss 👀
Hit play for a masterclass in legacy-building, self-belief, and cultural power. Shady PHodcast Playlist
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This week on *The Shady PHodcast*, we sit down with **Awakhiwe Kona** — the visionary CEO behind **Suitability Group** and **House of NTU**. From crunching numbers at RMB and helping launch Discovery Bank, to dressing royalty for *Shaka iLembe* and revolutionizing Afrocentric luxury fashion, Awakhiwe’s journey is nothing short of iconic.
In this explosive episode, we unpack:
- How he went from actuarial science to African luxury fashion
- The secret to Suitability’s high-end business model
- Collaborating with *Shaka iLembe* and his views on owning our cultural narrative
- The real story behind *Suitability Gardens* and being featured on Top Billing
- The evolution of fashion and the bold heritage his brands celebrate
- PLUS: A spicy **WhatsApp Leak** about cheating in matric exams, you don’t want to miss 👀
Hit play for a masterclass in legacy-building, self-belief, and cultural power. Shady PHodcast Playlist
  continue reading

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