Brian has presented different shows on Munghana Lonene FM. He first joined the station in 2000 as a stand-in presenter, mainly covering graveyards shifts while still finishing his studies. He later started presenting the African World Music Show Mindhzumba ya Afrika, this is the show that made a name for him. In 2003 he started presenting the afternoon drive show Vaxumi, swapping days with Conny Mashimbye. He subsequently earned a breakfast show slot in 2005, a programme he kept till his resignation in 2007. In 2008 he rejoined the station and started co-hosting the breakfast show Phaphama with Sydney Baloyi. In 2009 the team was joined by Tebogo Jacko Magubane as the show's producer, a move that saw the show reaching new heights. Resulting from Phaphama's Success, Brian was moved to the Afternoon Drive and paired with Thembzana Reloaded and Nyiko Sithole as the sports presenter until April 2015. In 2015 he was moved back to host Munghana Lonene fm's breakfast show Phaphama. In 2018 DJ Brian moved to Host the Midday show Dzumba na Mina.
Significance
At 23, Brian was the first presenter at the station to win an award while only presenting two weekend programmes. He also exposed the listeners to a new blend of African music mainly from SADC countries. His distinct taste in music saw him being the first at the station to play artist such as Salala from Madagascar, Koffi OlomideFally IpupaPapa Wemba, Kanda Bongo Man, from Democratic Republic of the Congo and a variety of musicians from Mozambique such as Zico, Tabassily, Mr Bow. Dj Brian also has a huge following on social media, including a very impressive YouTube following. DJ Brian has released 3 albums under his name. In 2014, he made a mark when he featured Tsalanang-Inspector Mkhaba with his smash hit, Bafikile. This hit single was later compiled on DJ Cleo's Eskhaleni 9. His music video was played on local and national TV stations in RSA and other neighbouring countries in Africa.
Personal life
Brian is a fan of Kaizer Chiefs F.C., and occasionally remarks on their fortunes during his show a culture that was intensified during his time on Phaphama where he occasionally had Soccer debates with his co host Sydney Baloyi who is a die-hard fan of the rival Orlando Pirates and a frequently mocked producer Tebogo Jacko Magubane who supports Pretoria based SuperSport United F.C.. DJ Brian got married in 2004 to Zanele Carol Rikhotso. He also prefers to keep his private life "Private". DJ Brian was arrested on February 9, 2007 and latter the case was thrown out of court due to lack of evidence. In fact it was later understood that there was nothing that linked Dj Brian to the case. He also owns Bharule Communications, a multi-media communications company and DJ Brian Concepts, a communications company that drives DJ Brian the brand.
