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Nambitha Ben-Mazwi

April 15, 2025 By Owen Swanson

Nambitha Ben-Mazwi

Nambitha Ben-Mazwi, also known as “Lady Nam,” is an award-winning actress, entrepreneur, style icon, and global activist. A University of Cape Town graduate with an Honours degree in Business Science, she was recognized as one of the top 5 entrepreneurs in South Africa by Accenture Group in 2019.

As the founder of the women’s empowerment movement #SheSpeaksByLadyNam, Lady Nam has used her platform to inspire and uplift women worldwide. She has built a successful media company, NambithaBM Media, and made history as the first South African with six Netflix International credits. Her standout roles include Netflix’s “Savage Beauty,” Showmax’s “Empini,” “Happiness Ever After,” the Emmy-winning “Black Mirror,” and Showtime’s “King Shaka.” In 2024, she won “Best Actress” at the Global NFTSA Awards for her performances in Savage Beauty and Empini.

In addition to acting, Lady Nam is a Global Citizen Ambassador, UN Equal Education Ambassador, and Brand SA Ambassador. She was named one of the 20 Black women shaping global entertainment by Leading Ladies Africa in 2024, alongside industry icons like Issa Rae and Lupita Nyong’o. She also had the honor of being chosen by Beyoncé for Black Is King, where she advocates for “dark skin magic” and the empowerment of marginalized women.

Her accolades include Glamour Woman of the Year (2016), Woman of Wonder (2020), Actress of the Year (2022), and a Global Visionary Award (2023). Recently, she was honored as an Industry ICON by Don Julio 1942 at the 2024 Academy Oscars Night.

Lady Nam’s influence extends beyond entertainment; she is a prominent brand ambassador and hosted the 2023 Moët & Chandon Champagne Day in Epernay. She continues to make waves with her international hosting role at the 2024 Essence Film Festival, further cementing her status as a global powerhouse in entertainment and activism.

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

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Abulele Mafuya

June 14, 2023 By Owen Swanson

Abulele Mafuya

Abulele Mafuya has been working as a voice actor, writer and presenter since 2007.

He began by presenting and narrating current affairs inserts for community radio and TV stations, as well as training videos and e-learning courses for a variety of organisations, including Pearson, Standard Bank and Oxford University.

He has since lent his voice to a number of radio and television commercials, in English and isiXhosa for top brands such as Burger King, Hyundai, Old Mutual and Parmalat.

As a writer, he has served in various capacities in the industry as a copywriter, scriptwriter, script supervisor and editor.

In his private time he attempts to take flight by flapping his long arms. Results have been at best, negligible. Once he managed to raise himself to around stoep height. It was a Tuesday.

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

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Siya Ngxambuza

March 2, 2021 By Owen Swanson

Siya Ngxambuza

Siya Ngxambuza is a digital copywriter, community manager and voice-over artist with a passion for storytelling that connects brands to people in real, memorable ways.

Her voice-over journey began in 2014, and since then, she’s voiced campaigns for leading brands such as McDonald’s, Eucerin, Nivea, Channel O, Mzansi Magic, Oreo, First National Bank, and Anglo American, among many others, across TV, radio and digital.

She was also the station voice for Kaya FM and worked as a news anchor for Rainbow FM and Chai FM. Her voice has been heard in-store for brands like Boxer, Senqu, and Toys R Us, bringing personality and warmth to everyday retail moments.

To further hone her craft, Siya studied at the Durban Actors Studio, where she trained in acting, a foundation that has greatly enhanced her voice performances and given her the tools to deliver emotion, nuance, and character in every script.

Known for her fun, bubbly personality and dynamic delivery style, Siya brings energy, clarity, and authenticity to every project, whether she’s crafting words or voicing them.

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

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Kuthula Siboto

February 25, 2021 By Owen Swanson

Kuthula Siboto

KuthulakweNkosi “Katt Daddy” Siboto is a 29-year-old musician and voice over artist from kuQumbu in the Eastern Cape. He is the youngest of 4 children and grew up in Port Elizabeth. He left Port Elizabeth when he was 19 to pursue music in Cape Town where he spent 4 years working in retail, being a waiter, a bartender and selling clothes to fund his career as rapper “Katt Daddy”. He then met his partner, Yoza Mnyanda, and together they started a music duo called “Darkie Fiction”, making music influenced by Kwaito, Afro-funk, Neo-soul and Hip-Hop.

While in Cape Town he was introduced to voice overs, this changed the course of his life. In his last year there, Kuthula, got his first big voice over opportunity. In 2018, He decided to use his earnings to move to Johannesburg with his partner to take their music career further.He is now a father to a beautiful baby girl, his music career is still on the rise and his voice has graced many stages, tv channels and radio stations.

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

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Nambita Ntsabula

September 28, 2018 By Owen Swanson

Nambita Nstaluba

Nams Ntsaluba is an Actress and Producer from the Eastern Cape. She has a degree in Drama from Rhodes University and an Honours Degree in Film Producing from AFDA.

She has significant experience in production and has an intimate understanding of the production process which enhances her capabilities as a performer. She is a professional who takes direction very well and brings a warm and light presence wherever she goes.

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

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Phumi Mncayi

September 18, 2017 By Owen Swanson

Phumi Mncayi

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Phumi Mncayi is a versatile performer & entrepreneur, who holds degrees in Drama, Musical Theatre, Radio & Television Presenting, from the Trinity college of London (Through the Waterfront Theatre school) under the mentorship of Delia Sainsbury & the late Keith Galloway! He is also a well-established voice over artist for radio and television.

He’s hosted and facilitated events and corporate functions on many South African Stages & even recently M.C-Ing in the Seychelles!

Phumi’s most notable performance achievements include playing the role of the iconic Shaka Zulu in the very first “Shaka Zulu, the musical” (2010) at the South African State Theatre. He played a lead role in an Anglo Gold original South African Musical, “Streets of Gold” at the Gold Reef Lyric theatre (2011).

He’s been seen on our television screens as the face & presenter of the National Lottery gameshow; “Wins Manje”(on SABC 1) as well as presenting Mnet's “Magic to the Max.”

He's acted in several dramas local and international & in 2010 landed a recurring role in the popular South African Soapie; “Rhythm City” (as A.J Pitso).

2012 also saw him add to his local television accolades with a leading role (as Ndumiso) in the SABC 1 Romcom drama series - “Dreamworld”, for which he obtained a SAFTA (Soth African Film and Television Award) nomination for best male support in a drama. Due to high viewership ratings, the series was commissioned to air its 13 part second season, in May 2016.

In April 2016 Phumi Mncayi was also honoured with a Naledi Theatre Award in the category of "Best Support/Featured Performance" in a musical for his portrayal of the role of “Curtis” in the Hit Musical “Sister Act” which showed at the Joburg Theatre in 2015.

2016 has seen him play a supporting role in Luigi Pirandello’s “Six Characters In Search Of An Author” at the Market Theatre, as well as playing the role of Jay Langheart in the musical; “Saturday Night Fever” at the South African State Theatre and due to play a lead role in the hit musical “The Colour Purple”, premiering at the Joburg Theatre in February 2018.

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

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Talitha Ndima

September 11, 2017 By Owen Swanson

Talitha Ndima

Born on April 10, 1983, Talitha is a South African actress who has starred in many TV series. She graduated from the South African school of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance (AFDA) with a Bachelor of Arts and Live Performance degree.

Though Talitha is best known for her role as Constable Thandeka Moloi in the Afrikaans drama series; Erfsondes (Sins of Our Fathers), she has also appeared in the Mzansi Magic sitcom - It's For Life in 2011, a SABC 1 mini-series - Society and the SABC 3 sitcom - Font, amongst others.

Talitha takes her acting talent and translates this to giving an excellent performance behind the mic doing voice overs. Talitha is fluent in English, Afrikaans and Xhosa and can deliver in a variety of voice over styles.

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

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Sibaphiwe ‘Sibs’ Matiyela

September 11, 2017 By Owen Swanson

Sibaphiwe 'Sibs' Matiyela

Sibaphiwe “Sibs” Matiyela is a radio presenter, news anchor, podcaster, producer, writer and bilingual (English & Xhosa) VO artist.

After graduating from Rhodes University with an Honours degree in Politics and International Studies, this broadcaster by profession elected to change the world by pursuing a career in radio which spans over an incredibly exciting and wild decade rocking the mic on regional and national platforms.

Sibs has a voice of velvet, complimented by a wide, versatile and unique range. She is a joy to direct and it is no lie nor is it any wonder she is referred to as a “One Take Wonder” by those who have had the pleasure of working with her. She is a consummate professional and inexorable talent in the booth.

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

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Nolly Meje

September 7, 2017 By Owen Swanson

Noluthando "Nolly" Meje

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Noluthando ‘Nolly’ Meje Nqayi is one of the countries most loved and sought after celebrities – having spent over a decade as a leading actress, television presenter, model, singer and songwriter.

Having cut her teeth as a Top 12 finalist on the ‘Idols’ reality series in 2003, Nolly was catapulted into the spotlight. She would later return to the competition in 2011, where she would reach Top 10 status.

Since the age of five Nolly has been on television in various capacities. She has acted in numerous drama series’ including ‘Shooting Stars’, ‘HomeAffairs’’ and ‘The Interrogation Room’. Nolly has also presented the TV shows ‘Destination SA’ and ‘What’s Your Story?’ Nolly comes alive in front of the camera and whether she’s holding a microphone and singing or presenting or reciting lines, she delivers like a true star.

In December 2008 Nolly hosted the third season of the SABC 2 youth talk show ‘Keep It Real’. She later joined the SABC 1 reality dance competition show ‘Jam Alley’ (Crew vs. Crew) as a co-host and in the same year became one of the starring cast members of the SABC 3 satirical sketch comedy series ‘Sketch U Later’. In 2012 Nolly hosted Turn It Out on SABC 1 and was nominated for a Metro Award the following year. She currently plays Faith, a lead role in the Afrikaans drama series ‘Swartwater’.

Despite her busy acting and presenting schedule, Nolly continues to record her own music and release her songs publicly. This is one aspect of her career that will always be important to her and she plans on recording a new album in the near future.

Also a highly sought-after and formidable voice over artist in both English and Xhosa, Nolly is able to deliver in a variety of voice over styles and is the ultimate professional in studio.

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

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Kinalma Bashman

September 6, 2017 By Owen Swanson

Kinalma Bashman

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Kinalma Bashman is an eminent and enthralling Entertainer, who utilises every card in her dynamic deck, to extend her talents across a vast realm of Performance.

This Port Elizabeth Prodigy recognised her innate talent at a young age, and, determined to get her voice and face hailed as a household brand; Kinalma deemed the sky her limit.

Starting out in Studio, Kinalma’s signature sound was pioneered on Bay FM, and soon, a vocal talent was born. Captivating crowds with her velvety voice and vivaciousness, Kinalma’s horizons were broadened, and certainly not a face for radio this fresh-faced “Star in the making” took to the stage, microphone in hand, to emcee and infotain audiences at Boardwalk Casino.

Magos Media catapulted Kinalma’s career, encompassing live audiences into her ever expanding spectrum.

Leaving the windy city behind for the big, bright lights and pulsating pull of Egoli, Kinalma travelled to “the palace of dreams” – Emperors Palace– thriving on emceeing, hosting draws and giving away pots of gold.

Migrating once more, in her search for gold, Kinalma moved to Gold Reef City Casino. She began to establish herself as more than a brand, but rather a Lovemark. She has embraced the “future beyond brands” and successfully settled herself as a staple Personality in households across Southern Africa.

Kinalma is winning audiences over on Stage, on Screen and in Studio. You could experience her eclectic sound on Grand Voice Radio at Grand West Casino, Radio Morula at Morula Casino and currently The Glen Shopping Centre’s in-house radio station. And has been given the opportunity to voice the SABC 1 Sports Line ups for commercial radio as the Black English voice.

When Kinalma is not electrifying the airwaves, she can be found in Studio working as one of the most preferred Commercial Voice Artists in South Africa. Kinalma represents reputable brands such as: Microsoft, Bonitas, SABC Sport and Education, Black like Me, RBF Studios and MTN; to name but a few.

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

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