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Relebogile Mabotja

September 11, 2017 By Owen Swanson

Relebogile Mabotja

Arguably one of the hardest working women in the South African showbiz scene. Relebogile Mabotja continues to stamp her authority as one of the best talents in the entertainment industry with her radio and voice over work, acting & presenting appearances, the production and musical directing work she does with her company Lebotja Media, Black Swan and more.

Relebogile’s talent extends to producing for television, commercials and music videos. She is very passionate about women empowerment and being a voice of reason in issues concerning women. Relebogile mentors’ young women and shares opportunities of growth. Relebogile continues to challenge the status quo in a male dominated industry with ground-breaking moves. She has directed all her philanthropic projects through her foundation, The Relebogile Mabotja Foundation.

Relebogile Mabotja has been in the media and entertainment business for 17 years with a host of skills. She was introduced to the television screens as a presenter in 2004 with CrazE on eTV. What followed was Gospel Grooves (eTV), 12 Day of Christmas (SABC 2), Nando’s TV (Soweto TV), Dance Your Butt Off Season 1 and 2 (SABC 1), TrendingSA (SABC 3 – Week Guest Host) and over a decade over emcee and hosting gigs. 2019 saw her Real Time Channel 155 as their ambassador.

She is the Producer behind projects the SABC Crown Gospel Music Awards, Afro Café, Metro FM’s Live Red Carpet Show for RGB, eTV’s Business Battle and Musical Director of Afro Café, I Love South Africa, The Sing Off South Africa, Star The Winner Is (Nigeria) and Tecno Own The Stage (Nigeria).

She is the founder and managing director of Lebotja Media, a music production house, record label and publishing company that’s been operational since 2013. Lebotja Media has produced promo on-air for SABC and Africa Magic, music for SABC 2, television shows Mzansi Insider (SABC 1), Sunday Chillas (SABC 1), Afro Café (SABC 2) and I Love South Africa (eTV) to name a few. She is also a director and shareholder of Black Swan Media, producers of The Voice South Africa and The Single Wives SA on Mnet.

Relebogile’s distinctive voice has been heard in films, documentaries, television and radio ads and promos for over a decade working with various brands. Relebogile’s radio journey began at Talk Radio 702. She went on to host the Early Breakfast before moving to Metro FM as a co-host and news reader for the Fresh Breakfast Show. She later went on to join the afternoon drive show, The King’s Suite.

Relebogile has a certificate in Entertainment Law from the University of Johannesburg and has a certificate in Business Management and Entrepreneurship at the University of South Africa and has trained for board directorship and chairmanship through IODSA. She previously sat on the board of the National Eisteddfod Academy and chaired the board of the Southern African Music Rights Organisation.

While winner and nominee of various awards over the years, she has recently been nominated as Best News Reader for a Commercial Station at the South African Radio Awards 2020 and won in the categories of Woman in Media and overall winner at the Woman in Stature Awards 2020.

For bookings or more information on Relebogile, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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Pearl Modiadie

September 6, 2017 By Owen Swanson

Pearl Modiadie

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Pearl Modiadie is an award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, voice over artist, event MC and social media influencer.

Pearl has been a television presenter since she was a child when she presented on E-TV’s Craze Kid Television Show in 2007. Pearl has gone onto present on other television shows such as Sisterhood, Raw Silk, Expresso, It Takes a Village and the massively successful Zaziwe - A music talk show which occupied the prime-time slot boasting millions of viewers each week and which Pearl won a South African Film and Television Award (SAFTA) for Best TV Presenter.

Radio Highlights- The year; 2009 gave Pearl the opportunity to further explore her talent, this time behind the mic on Gauteng’s youth radio station YFM. She went onto bagging her own radio show called The Natural High on weekends between 00:00 - 03:00 between 2010 and 2011. The year 2012 proved to be fruitful when she was moved to another slot, this time hosting The Jumpstart, a weekend breakfast show between 6:00 – 9:00. 2015, Pearl moved to national radio station ,Metro FM, where she hosted The Lunch show between 12:00 – 15:00 on weekdays and then began co-hosting with Thomas Msengana. The radio station boasts just under 7 million listeners. Today, Pearl is part of the Primedia team and works as radio DJ at 947.

Pearl has proudly MC’d many high-profile events such as The SAFTAS, (The South African Film and Television Awards) MetroFM Music Awards, Mbokodo Women in the Arts Awards, Crown Gospel Music Awards and the Audi Festival of Motoring.

Pearl has worked as a brand and campaign ambassador with multiple brands and campaigns including some such as Standard Bank, Ponds, Always, Shoprite, Ackermans, Lux, Edgars and PEP. Her influence with her social media followers (3.6 million followers on Instagram) and her unique approach and style offers clients huge value, who many return to work with Pearl again.

For bookings or more information on Pearl, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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Fikile ‘Fix’ Moeti

September 5, 2017 By Owen Swanson

Fikile 'Fix' Moeti

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About Fikile Moeti

Fikile Moeti, commonly known as "Fix" is a well-known South African Radio presenter; DJ and TV Personality turned Social Entrepreneur.

Fix, made MTV history when she became the first female VJ on ‘MTV networks Africa’. The entrepreneurial beauty has graced our screens on the African continent since 2006 when she won a nationwide competition to become MTV base’s first female VJ presenter. Since then the multi-talented entertainer also joined South Africa’s No.1 Commercial radio station, 5FM - hosting the Forbes & Fix Show and becoming a household name on daytime radio.

Fix The Social Entreprenuer

Constantly striving to enhance herself as an Entrepreneur, Fix went back to school, studying Small Business/ Entrepreneurship at both Columbia College Chicago and New York University, after 6 years in the entertainment industry. Fix continued her studies by enrolling at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) for the Social Entrepreneurship Since graduating, she has partnered with GIBS to start a social enterprise called the Fix Scholarship, where she offers educational and leadership opportunities to female social innovators in Africa. Having funded her first two students directly from pocket, 10 years later the programme is a sustainable NPO in partnership with corporate stakeholders and over 30 alumni. In 2022, Fix Scholarship in partnership with Diketo Inclusive Education launched Affirmations For The African Child – an inclusive educational and mental health product to encourage healing for kids, families, classes, clinics and therapy centers.

Fix The DJ

Fix enjoys bringing people together (‘Ubuntu’ as we say in Xhosa culture) and found a way to do just that through her love for music. She bought her first vinyl at the age of 15 and fell inlove with the DJ world later siging up with Soul Candi’s DJ/Record Label. Having lived in the UK at an early age, and later living in the US in her early 20’s, Fix’s DJ sets are elcetic ranging from club/dance classics to soulful, groovy and deep house.

Fix & Mindfulness

Fix began her mindfulness journey in the US in 2010. She is a registered 400 Level Instructor under Yoga Alliance International. She is also a student of Transcendental Meditation, Breath work Africa facilitation and a wellness corporate mentor with Mindful Revolution South Africa.

The serial entrepreneur co-owns a beach bar, resturant & wellness studio titled ‘The Yoga Bar Zanzibar’ and owns Secret Sunrise Zanzibar, a movement of joy, music and dance on the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar. Find out more about the Global Secret Sunrise Movement here: www.secretsunrise.com

Under the brand, ‘Self care With Fix’, Fix offers various integrative wellness services including:

Self care ‘Daily Yoga/Meditation’

- Breath work & Meditation (Online)

- Yin Yoga

- Stretch

- Beginners: Vinyasa Flow

- Prenatal Yoga

Self care ‘Yoga Retreat’

A self-investment retreat where mindfulness, music, movement, and nature connect on the white beaches of Zanzibar. Slow down and re-set.

Self care ‘Conscious Leadership Retreat’

Having received her certificate in Conscious Leadership through Sounds True (partnership with NYU Mindful Campus), Fix curates retreats targeted towards socially conscious professionals (entrepreneurs, managers or employees) that want to grow themselves and their companies. Focusing on the inner work to truly create impact on a macro-level.

For bookings or more information on Fix, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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Dineo ‘Moeketsi’ Langa

September 4, 2017 By Owen Swanson

Dineo 'Moeketsi' Langa

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The National School of the Arts graduate beat out over 3000 contestants to the final stages of the O-Access presenter search to take the most highly coveted job in entertainment on the African continent.

But her talents go way further than that, she has previously sung backing vocals for Flash Republic, and showcased her skills in several roles, including Soul City 10 and the independent feature film Skyf.

She also impressed in her cameo role in Winnie, the story of Winnie Mandela and her supporting role in Jacob's Cross. Since then she has also presented O News and 411 for Channel O, V-Prime and V-Entertainment on Vuzu and was also the co-host of the 2011 Channel O Music Video Awards.

Dineo’s relaxed presenting style and professionalism was also showcased as she presented the Big Brother TV Final in 2011, and was V-Entertainment and O-Access's Red Carpet Host at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards.

From several high profile public speaking engagements, like being MC at Drum Magazine's 60th birthday concert and The Street Cred Urban Festival in 2011, to working as a voice-over artist for diverse clients such as One Gospel Channel to Kotex and even the Madam and Eve TV Pilot.

In 2012, Dineo reported from the red carpet at the 9th Annual Channel O Africa Music Video Awards. She also portrayed the character of Lindiwe in a South African science fiction police procedural television series, Room 9 and began Vuzu’s V-Entertainment alongside Lalla Hirayama, Siyabonga Ngwekazi and Thomas.

In 2013, she guest-starred on the second season of the SABC 1 sitcom, My Perfect Family.

In 2014, she appeared as herself in the Vuzu satirical mockumentary, Check Coast. In mid 2014 Dineo was a guest on the third season of e.tv’s talk show ScreenTime with Nicky Greenwall. At the end of the year she co-hosted Mzansi Magic’s reality series, My Perfect Proposal.

In April 2015 Dineo began co-hosting e.tv’s talk show, Ekse Zwakala, October saw e.tv announce via their website that Dineo was joining the channel’s soap opera, Scandal!, where she portrayed the character of Naledi Thebe.

In 2016 - 2020, Dineo plays the part of Kea in Mzanzi Magic’s The Queen, moving in 2021 on to S3's (Previously SABC 3) The Estate playing the role of Mmakoena Molefe, whilst continuing to lend her talent to MC and voice over work. Dineo shows a professionalism, versatility and passion in all her work. There is no doubt she attracts attention wherever she goes.

For bookings or more information on Dineo, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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Amanda du-Pont

August 30, 2017 By Owen Swanson

Amanda du-Pont

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Amanda du-Pont is an actress, television presenter, and commercial and fitness model, voice over artist and business woman.

Amanda has acted on numerous television shows such as Muvhango, Generations, A place called Home, City Sesla, Intersexions, End Game, Task Force, Tarryn & Sharon, Kowethu, Mzansi Love and Single Guyz. Amanda has also acted on CBS drama “Life is Wild” aired on hallmark in the USA and locally. Amanda has filmed feature films released in cinema’s: Hear me move, Between Friends and Final Cut. Amanda has shot numerous commercials for: Old Mutual Bank, Absa Bank, Vodacom, Hippo, Shower to Shower and FIFA World Cup. Amanda has graced numerous magazine covers over the years such as Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Womans Health, Grazia, FitLife and Truelove. du-Pont was also an Adidas fitness ambassador for 3years. du-Pont has also presented numerous shows such as: The Real Goboza, BET A-List, Biting About,Man Cave and Come Duze.

Amanda shares a strong passion for business and aims to always empower herself and those around her. She designed her own line of shoes and collaborated on a line with Footwork. She has released her own limited edition backpack with international brand Sprayground.

Amanda has bagged a host of impressive collaborations with high-end brands such as Rolls Royce, McLaren, Emirates, Turkish Airlines and several international luxury resorts.

Amanda has an impressive reach of 5.3 million followers across her social media platforms. She uses this reach to inspire hope and build faith to her audience. She aims to empower those around her through positivity. Amanda has started a series called Moments with Mandz on her Instagram which is purely dedicated to uplifting others and empowering them with the tools to achieve their dreams.

Amanda has a Bachelor of Arts degree from The South African School of Motion Picture and Live Performance. She is also a New York Film Academy graduate in Acting in Film, the academy awarded her a scholarship for excellent performance at an arts convention in Florida where she was spotted performing and representing South Africa.

Amanda is a Greenpeace Global Ocean Ambassador. She is passionate and loves the ocean. She is doing all she can to raise awareness about the danger our oceans are facing due to over fishing, plastic pollution, climate change and deep sea mining exploration. She set sail on the Arctic Sunrise into the deep sea to Mount Vema. Together with a team of researchers, scientists, marine biologists and divers they captured research on this mission to submit to pave the way for a strong Oceans treaty to save our oceans.

Amanda was also a speaker at last years Shift Conference at Wits University. She believes we can secure Africa's future one mind at a time! This for her is purpose work, sharing what she has learnt and continues to learn along the way to help transform the careers and lives of youth.

Amanda has led various community projects which include collecting donated clothing and distribution to the homeless. She has also done various cookouts for the homeless and delivered food parcels to the homeless and disadvantaged.

Currently on Netflix Amanda plays “Ashley” on the original Netflix series “Shadow” and is on the film “10 Days in Sun City” available globally in 190 countries. She plays the role of “Lelo” on “Skeem Saam”, which has a viewership of 7.9 million and is available in 20 francophone countries.

For bookings or more information on Amanda, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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Tumi Morake

August 30, 2017 By Owen Swanson

Tumi Morake

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Tumi Morake relocated to Johannesburg from the North West in order to follow her passion for the Arts. The multi-lingual powerhouse studied Drama at Wits from 2000 to 2003 which launched her into her first job travelling with AREPP Theatre Life, a touring educational theatre company, working across South Africa.

After paying her dues on the road, in 2005 Tumi arrived back in Johannesburg with her heart set on making a name for herself in the comedy world. Breaking out in 2006 Tumi is one of the most successful female comedians and highly sort after on the commercial and corporate circuit. She has worked with the likes of David Kau, Mark Lottering, Barry Hilton and Chris Forest on stages such as the Heavyweights Comedy Jam, Blacks Only, Have A Heart, Just Because Comedy Festival, The Tshwane Comedy Festival, The Lifestyle SA Festival and Old Mutual Comedy Encounters.

In 2008 Tumi hosted the 8th Annual Woodstock Festival. Tumi was the only female among the international and local acts at the 2009 Vodacom Funny Festival. A highlight of her career was being a part of the 46664 It's No Joke Line Up.

Tumi's television career has encompassed a focus on both acting and writing. Her television credits include roles as; Pabi in Soul Buddies (SABC 1), Persistence in Askies (SABC 2), and Millicent in Izoso Connection (SABC 1.) In 2006 she co-wrote Getting It On which won an award for Best Short at the VUKA! Awards. In 2007 she played a cameo role in the sitcom City Ses'la an award winning SAFTA show. She is part of the team of writers for the SABC sitcom Nomzamo as well as the comedy-drama For Sale (2007.) Her international credits include a supporting role in the international award winning films Jerusalema, Skin and Joburg.

In 2012 Tumi was the fifth host to present Comedy Central Presents... Live at the Parkers. Comedy Central aired Tumi Morake: HERStory, a Stand-up special in 2013. Tumi co-hosted the 8th annual SAFTA's in 2014. She also began hosting Our Perfect Wedding, a Mzanzi Magic reality show. She hosted the last 13 episodes of season 4 and the first 13 episodes of season 5 before handing over, as is tradition, to the new host.

In 2016 she started hosting a once a week talk show Sipping Tea on Cliff Central, from there Tumi moved onto the breakfast show with Martin Bester on Jacaranda FM in 2017. 2017 was an exciting year for Tumi, seeing her become an ambassador for Jaguar Menlyn and co-hosting the fun variety show Red Cake -not the cooking show on SABC 2. Tumi also landed her own late night talk show on SABC 3 #WTF Tumi & took her stand-up comedy show; Tumi or not Tumi, on the road.

For bookings or more information on Tumi, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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Anele Mdoda

August 30, 2017 By Owen Swanson

Anele Mdoda

Radio and television presenter, Anele Mdoda began her career as a radio DJ at The University of Pretoria in 2004, where she studied Politics and International Relations.

Since then, Anele has worked as a radio DJ for South Africa’s most popular commercial radio stations such as 5FM and 947 (Previously known as 94.7 Highveld Stereo) where she currently presents the 947 Breakfast Club with Anele, 6am to 9am every week day.

Anele’s television presenting career began in 2009 when she co-hosted the reality TV show SA’s Got Talent, (based on the British “Got Talent” format) In 2011, Anele co-presented the SABC magazine, lifestyle and television series TV to the POWER of 5.

In 2014, Anele presented the docu-reality series Dream School SA which was broadcast on M-Net.

In the same year she co-presented the SABC 3 talk show Tongue In Cheek. From 2016 to mid-2018, Anele presented her own daily talk-show Real Talk With Anele on SABC 3. She recorded close to 400 episodes over 4 seasons. The show won a South African Film & Television Award (SAFTA) in 2017 for Best Talk Show.

In 2019 / 2020 Anele hosted Celebrity Game Night based on the Primetime Emmy Awards -winning series Hollywood Game Night. Anele was nominated as Best TV Presenter for the 2020 SAFTA Awards. The show won in the category Best International Format Show.

Anele has also featured as a contestant in the TV reality show Strictly Come Dancing, as a judge on Mzansi Magic’s Clash of the Choirs, as a judge on multiple Miss South Africa Pageants since 2012 and as a guest on a number of television and radio shows.

She has interviewed the likes of Trevor Noah in his studio in New York, Taraji P Henson, Terence Howard, Katy Perry and Ed Sheeran to name a few. Anele has twice (2019 and 2020) interviewed other A-listers on the red carpet for The Academy Awards which was broadcast on MNET each year.

An author and a mother, who is passionate about cooking and connecting with her audience across all platforms, Anele gives 100% of herself in everything she undertakes.

Her twitter bio sums her up perfectly: ‘Be as interested as you are interesting.’
And to top it all off, she can perform any of Beyonce’s songs with all
of the passion of Queen B herself.

For bookings or more information on Anele, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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