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Yvonne Chaka Chaka, the "Princess of Africa", on Life and Money

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The “Princess of Africa”, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, has not only ruled the music charts for over three decades but also built an impressive business empire. She chatted with our Head of Financial Education, John Manyike, about her life, her relationship with money and the values and principles that shaped and sustained her financial success.

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Chapters
  • 00:05 Introduction to our guest, Yvonne Chaka Chaka
  • 00:34 Yvonne talks about her background and upbringing
  • 01:28 Does Yvonne have any secrets to share for a long, happy marriage?
  • 03:30 The importance of communication in a relationship
  • 07:13 Should couples be open about their individual finances?
  • 07:55 What levels of comfort should there be between couples when it comes to money?
  • 08:24 What sort of challenges can arise in a marriage when one person is ineffectual about money?
  • 11:30 What it was like growing up with a parent who earned very little
  • 14:14 How much influence did Yvonne’s mother have on her relationship with money?
  • 18:37 What is the difference between the artists in Yvonne’s generation that thrived financially and those who died impoverished?
  • 24:14 Was there ever a time in Yvonne’s life where she was broke?
  • 28:54 What does Yvonne know about money now that she didn’t know earlier in life?
  • 31:24 The importance of having multiple streams of income, and Yvonne shares about her different businesses
  • 35:58 Yvonne shares what she would say to young women in the music industry when it comes to handling money
28 Mar 2023 English South Africa Education

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