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Msizi James

January 26, 2018 By Owen Swanson

Msizi James

Msizi James, born in Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal, 29 years ago, is a DJ/MC/Radio Host currently co-hosting the 5FM Drive-time show with Thando “Thabooty” Thabete. With his signature loud mouth that’s bound to keep you entertained on the airwaves and his reputation for being affectionately known to his peers as the “King of Commercial”, he is one of the most versatile and hard working entertainers of the next generation.

His start in the industry seemed to come by fate after winning an East Coast Radio talent competition in 2014. Their search for new talent on twitter found them this young bright-eyed radio jockey and they quickly jumped on the chance to offer him a slot hosting the early breakfast show every weekday 4-6AM. It wasn’t long before his natural ability to engage with his listeners began to shine and he was offered the chance to host the popular weekend breakfast show every Saturday & Sunday. In 2016 he was cast as the presenter of The Big Brand TV show on ETV.

In May 2017 Msizi was offered prime time slot at 5FM and became the youngest person and the first person from Durban to host a drive show on a national radio station. Msizi Is also the new host of an Educational TV Game show called Hidden Science, which will air in 2018. Msizi is also the owner of a branding and marketing company called The Brandlab.

Msizi’s skill-set is not limited to entertaining thousands of radio listeners on a daily basis though. He also spends his weekends playing deep house and commercial music for club and festival goers across the nation. Having only gotten into DJ’ing by chance at a nightclub in Durban a few years ago when he was asked to fill-in for a resident DJ who happened to miss his set, he has since developed a deep love affair with the 1’s & 2’s and his energy behind them is evidence of this. His style of music is described as “feel good” – the type of music that makes you forget about your issues and forces you to lose yourself in the rhythm. With his background in radio he brings a keen ear to song selection and plays music that’s guaranteed to get the crowd going. This has also worked in making him extremely comfortable behind the microphone and has allowed him to host some of Durban’s biggest festivals and the country’s biggest concerts namely hosting The Lumineers, Chris Brown, even Michael Bublé.

Although his journey has been fairly short, he has managed to grow in leaps and bounds to get to where he is today and it’s safe to say the story of Msizi James has only just begun. His life’s motto is – Until further notice, celebrate everything.

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

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Tumisho Masha

September 19, 2017 By Owen Swanson

Tumisho Masha

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With a BA in Drama from Wits University, Tumisho started his Career in the theatre. He has proved himself as a talented actor, a voice artist, a television presenter, radio DJ, MC, television show host, writer and motivational speaker.

His film and television credits as an actor include being the first South African actor to portray iconic leader Nelson Mandela in the international film Mandela's Gun for which he won Best Actor at the Harlem International Film Festival in 2018. His international hits include Beyond Borders, Drum and Catch a Fire. His latest international television work being the Apple+ TV hit sci-fi series Invasion, Blood and Water, Silverton Siege and Spell all on Netflix. British TV series Wallander starring Kenneth Branagh, the British television drama Kidnap and Ransom, the popular BBC drama Silent Witness, Emmy Award winning HBO series No1 Ladies Detective Agency as well as the hip social awareness Film Shuga – Staying Alive on MTV.

On local screens Tumisho’s last leading role was as Gibson Mosia on Mzansi Magic that won him a best actor SAFTA award nomination in 2017 for the drama series Saints and Sinners. He has played Jackson Mokaba on Isibaya. He won a Best Actor SAFTA award in 2012 for his portrayal of Modise Tladi on The Wild MNET’s critically acclaimed daily drama. He is still remembered as Dumisane Thusong from SABC 3’s Isidingo and as a presenter on Top Billing - South Africa’s premiere lifestyle magazine show, which he starred on from 2004 to 2009.

He hosted the 12th annual South African Music Awards (SAMAS) for the second consecutive year in 2006. In 2008 he hosted the Miss World beauty pageant that was broadcast worldwide.

Tumisho’s producer credits include the South African feature film The Domestic on Amazon Prime, which he also starred in as the male lead. He has produced several music videos and short films, which have won acclaim on the international film festival circuit. He has a slate of films and documentaries currently in development.

As a voice artist Tumisho has nearly 20 years experience as South Africa’s premier voice. He has voiced campaigns for major financial institutions from banking to insurance, many of the major car brands, DSTV and a massive assortment of retail brands. If you turn on the radio, the television or watch something on the internet you are likely to hear Tumisho’s voice.

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

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Trevor Gumbi

September 19, 2017 By Owen Swanson

Trevor Gumbi

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Trevor Gumbi is a South African comedian, writer and actor best known as co-host (and voice over artist) of the Mzansi Magic entertainment magazine show Headline (2010-2013) and for his active and vocal Twitter account.

He also stars as Gideon Gwinyimbuzi, the dim-witted security guard that works at the reception of the apartment building, in the SABC1 sitcom Ses'Top La and hosted the Mzansi Magic travel show Msawawa True South with Trevor Gumbi.

Trevor also writes monthly columns for both the Campus Cosmo and the Cosmopolitan magazines, in which he portrays an agony Uncle and a helpful Professor. Trevor was voted one of South Africa's Twitter Kings in Cosmopolitan magazine's January 2011 issue.

With John Vlismas, he co-hosted a multi-day conference for Nando's in later 2005 and performed for a large internal launch for McDonalds in 2006. That same year saw him as a performer in the FNB Lifestart campus road show, travelling to tertiary campuses countrywide.

While outspoken and sometimes controversial, Gumbi is active in the corporate market, where he can be found entertaining executives and their staff with tailored material.

Gumbi has appeared at several major comedy events in the country, including performing at Oppikoppi, Rocking the Daisies, King-size comedy jams, Blacks Only, Laugh out Loud and Arts Alive comedy festival.

He has voice over experience on e.tv's animated series Jozi Zoo, can be heard doing skits on 5fm as "The black guy at a braai" and enjoyed success staring on his TV skit show for the Vodacom Super 14 rugby season as Offside Vilakazi on "The desk with Offside Vilakazi".

He was also seen weekly on the SABC1 celebrity entertainment show The Real Goboza and was a featured comedian in the January episode of the Comedy Central series Comedy Central Presents... Live at Parker's, in 2013.

Gumbi can currently be seen performing stand-up comedy on comedy club stages countrywide. His birthday is 23 November.

In 2014 he had a starring role as Thomas Gumbi - a humble man hailing from a township in Newcastle in love with Mpho, last born and only daughter of the Ledwaba family, a royal wealthy family - in the eKasi+ sitcom Van 'n Sit.

In 2016 he replaced DJ Sbu as host of the SABC1 game show Friends Like These, beginning with the fourteenth season. He also began starring in his own dark comedy-drama series, The Sober Companion, on SABC3.

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

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Tony Ndoro

September 19, 2017 By Owen Swanson

Tony Ndoro

Tony Ndoro is a stalwart in the industry of broadcasting in South Africa.

Tony started off in the industry working in radio, he started at Radio Bop in 1994 as a drive time jock. He then moved to Kaya FM as a lunch time host during the stations first year on air, from there Tony moved to 947 doing the morning show 9am – 1pm for two years. Tony moved from 947 to 5FM working on the Saturday show and doing the sport on Gareth Cliff Show for 5 years. Tony finished off working in radio in 2008 but is open to new opportunities that may come his way.

In 1999, Tony started working as a voice artist and has since had the opportunity to work for some of the biggest brands in Africa. Tony continues to work as voice artist and has continued to grow and hone his craft.

Tony joined SuperSport International in 2001 as a Sports Anchor working on soccer, athletics and rugby. Tony has had the privilege of working on rugby coverage for over 13 years. He has traveled extensively with sports to World Cups and major tournaments. In 2010 Tony added Current Affairs anchor to his resume by joining ENCA for a year in 2010 before going back to SuperSport for another 3 years.

In September 2016, Tony joined Kwese Sports TV. Kwese broadcasts throughout many countries in Africa.

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

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Sabelo ‘Sabby’ Mtshali

September 18, 2017 By Owen Swanson

Sabelo 'Sabby' Mtshali

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DJ Sabby, born Sabelo Mtshali, is the compass to all things urban youth culture throughout the continent of Africa. A voice that has been sourced out by various platforms across the world to speak on youth culture.

DJ Sabby is a name synonymous with trailblazing and premier radio. He studied Radio Production before being swept up by popular Cape Town radio station KFM and later held down a graveyard slot on 94.7 Highveld Stereo (now called 947). Following early success, DJ Sabby took further training as an intern within Y-Academy as an intern. After graduating, the broadcaster embarked on a legendary decade-long journey with YFM that saw him work up from the graveyard slot to drive-time with his ground-breaking and aptly-titled show; The Best Drive. The drive-time show made history as the longest-running drive show ever within YFM as well as on all urban radio within South Africa. The Best Drive received critical acclaim; racking up multiple “Best Drive Time Show” radio nominations within it’s 5-year run. Despite the pandemic, The Best Drive lived up to its name in 2020 with a seminal cycle that pushed its global footprint, capping the show’s exhilarating run on the highest of highs.

DJ’s Sabby’s international footprint in radio moves past The Best Drive. In late 2019, DJ Sabby joined the BBC’s radio show called #ThisIsAfrica, hosted by DJ Edu, as a correspondent profiling propelling African acts within the music space. The show is broadcasted across the world in over 50 countries. 2019 also saw him making history by being the first DJ on YFM to broadcast LIVE from the BBC’s Wogan House in London. DJ Sabby eats, sleeps and breathes radio and the results show within his building legacy. A legacy that now sees him at MetroFM, taking the reins of their flagship top 40 show.

DJ Sabby’s skills as a host move past his love for radio broadcasting with a formidable career as a Host across multiple platforms. His on-screen charisma has found him hosting several TV shows including SABC 1’s Bonisanani, Africa Magic Plus’ Unplugged, ETV’s #TheCulture, Soweto TV’s Babize Bonke, GauTV’sSlaghuis Cypher Ignition TV’s Celeb Rides to name a few as well as guest-hosting on shows like MTV Base Africa’s Newsish.

The consummate creative also had the honour of covering the MTV’s 2016 European Music Awards live from Amsterdam as well as hosting Vodacom’s Making Moves Virtual Conference in 2021.

With a voice as iconic and seasoned as Sabby’s it’s no wonder that he is a veteran Voice-Over Artist. His professionalism and charisma has seen premium brands entrusting him with their products including: Klipdrift, Apple, Beats Headphones, Ford, Mustang, VW, VW Polo Beats, Debonairs, McDonald’s and many more...

Sabelo Mtshali is also the ever-crafty online content creator. The creative has launched multiple online formats including his Instagram Live and IGTV music series Keeping It 100; as well as his YouTube channel The Best Life TV. The Best Life TV is a curation of the Sabby’s various interests within urban lifestyle, from music, current trends and podcasting to fashion and motoring fashion. As of 2021, The Best Life TV channel has amassed over 1 million views.

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

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ProVerb

September 18, 2017 By Owen Swanson

ProVerb

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Tebogo Thekisho most popularly known as ProVerb, host and co-producer of South African Idols, hails from the Diamond Capital of the world, Kimberley in the Northern Cape. He carved a name for himself as a budding Emcee after winning a few rap competitions on Radio, and even appearing as a contestant on Jam Alley in ‘99. After completing his diploma in Sound Engineering, he landed a job at Yfm as Technical Producer for DJ Fresh 2003, and secured a TV Presenting spot on Channel O, hosting a Hip-Hop segment called “Head-Rush.”

ProVerb released his debut album “The Book of ProVerb” in 2005, which to date is considered a classic in the Hip-Hop Community. This was followed by four other albums, a mixtape, DVD and countless collaborations in a music career that would span two decades and yield two awards. One for “Hustler of the Year 2017” and another for “Verse of the year 2019.”

His Radio career would see him move to Metro Fm, where he launched his on-air career, followed by a slot at Highveld Stereo (now 947) before settling at Kaya Fm 95.9 where he hosts two radio shows, namely: The Kayasette – Fridays 12 to 3pm and The Winner’s Circle – Saturdays 11 to 2pm. In 2010 he participated in Survivor Santa Carolina where he was the last man standing, raising money for a charity from his home-town Kimberley. This would lead to an invitation to audition for South African Idols, a position he still holds after 11 seasons, now also co-produces, and has won a You Spectacular “Favourite TV Presenter” Award for in 2017.

He is now a formidable speaker, Master of Ceremonies and businessman in and outside of entertainment. The latter would include serving as a Non-executive Director for a travel & tourism company, co-owning a television production company “SIC Entertainment – which produces among others: SA Idols, Miss South Africa Pageants and Wedding Bashers. His passion for property, has seen him completed a UCT certificate in Property Development and Investment and he now manages a property portfolio which spans across Johannesburg, Ballito and Cape Town and he is currently pursuing a qualification in Tax Law.

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

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Loyiso Madinga – USA

September 15, 2017 By Owen Swanson

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CURRENTLY BASED IN THE USA

All the way from a place so rural Frodo wouldn’t reach it, Loyiso Madinga has come a long way to becoming one of the sharpest young comedians in SA. Since 2012 he has been honing his craft with his smart but highly relatable style of humour. It’s already proving to be a hit with audiences everywhere.

His dedication to standup quickly made him a regular on the SA comedy circuit. Loyiso then became an Emmy finalist as a writer and performer on the two-time Emmy Award finalist satire show, Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola and the SAFTA nominated hit sketch comedy show, The Bantu Hour.

Considering he left a promising career in advertising, that his father didn’t approve of, for the stage life, which his father approves even less of, he keeps making the right moves. Loyiso has toured locally with Trevor Noah on the Nationwild Show and performed at festivals around the world including the Montreux Comedy Festival in Switzerland, Busan Comedy Festival in S. Korea and the Johannesburg International Comedy Festival.

All this lead to his successful one man show, Born Free-ish, that sold out the world-class Goliath Comedy Club for four evenings. Not bad for someone who grew up fetching his bath water from the river.

From a now-you-know-you’re-definitely-lost village in the Eastern Cape he has his sights set on the world stage and his passion for comedy is taking him a long way from home.

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

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Jacob Moshokoa

September 15, 2017 By Owen Swanson

Jacob Moshokoa

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Jacob Moshokoa is in his mid-thirties with a vast experience in both Radio and Television spanning over 15 years.

Having anchored News on YFM and 947 for multiple shows, his command of News and everything current affairs has made his voice familiar for many years.

Apart from a long relationship with Radio, Jacob has also been an Anchor on Soweto TV News, and more recently on Newzroom Afrika. He is versatile and reports from the field for both mediums with a presenting style that suits his audience.

Jacob’s energetic and infectious spirit has led him to live out his passion outside of radio and TV by being an authoritative voice in the motoring industry. He is known for his enthusiastic car reviews which can be found on his YouTube channel.

Moshokoa has been on stage as an MC for globally recognized motoring events, such as the Festival of Motoring and BMW’s M-fest. He is also known as the car buying and selling guru on 702’s car feature with Relebogile Mabotja.

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

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Jason Goliath

September 14, 2017 By Owen Swanson

Jason Goliath

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TV Personality, Comedian, MC, actor and facilitator Jason Goliath is best known for his role as ’Gatiep’ in the SAFTA Nominated SABC 1 Sitcom Ses’ Top La, as well as a number of large ad campaigns in which he played leads, including Castle Lager, Cell C, First For Women, Tiger Wheel and Tyre, CTM, Mobicell, Sasol, Bar One and Wimpy.

Nominated as Best Newcomer in the 2012 SA Comic's Choice Awards, Jason Goliath is a larger than life comedian who literally is larger than life (it’s because all this personality won’t fit into a smaller body, ok!). With a commanding stage presence, ridiculous amounts of energy and a character-based set focused on making audiences laugh at life’s uncomfortable truths, he has performed successfully at numerous corporate events and leading comedy rooms/events, including Blacks Only, Proudly Coloured Comedy Festival, Parkers, Melville Underground, Captains Comedy Festival, AWEdnesday Comedy Jam, LOL at Gold Reef City, Comic's Choice Awards™ Winners Lap, The Box and many more.

In 2015 he was one of the 10 celebrity contestants on the eighth season of the reality competition series Strictly Come Dancing. He was partnered with professional dancer Samantha Bele Viana.

In 2016 he began hosting the late night talk show Larger Than Life on SABC3.

With more than 10 years' professional MC experience, Jason also takes on Facilitation and Motivational roles and has done so for Standard Bank, FNB, Deloitte and SAA to mention a few.

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

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Donovan Goliath

September 14, 2017 By Owen Swanson

Donovan Goliath

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Parents who name their kid Donovan David Goliath (true story) must surely expect that the internal conflicts caused by giving their son such a name would lead him into comedy one day. And, when he leaves a lucrative advertising job for a full time career in comedy, they only have themselves to blame. But comedy audiences are happy about it, even if his folks are not.

Donovan David Goliath’s bedtime stories about growing up in the Transkei as a coloured boy who looks white but speaks fluent Xhosa are more funny than scary. In fact, it’s these life experiences that launched him into comedy in the first place. It all began on the 26th September 2010 where he did his first ever 4min 35sec set at the Comedy Underground in Melville.

People laughed and rolled on the floor and there were rear ends lying everywhere. This inspired him to keep writing and performing harder, better, faster, stronger. And it’s been a great ride since. It’s safe to say that most of his success thus far has been fueled by his dad’s motto: “Work the hardest. Be yourself.” His act is based around insightful storytelling and simple truths using various characters and impersonations.

As a relatively new comic on the circuit, he has rocked stages and fesses all over the country including Blacks Only, Soweto Comedy Festival, 99% Xhosa Comedy, 99% Zulu Comedy, Jou Ma Se Comedy (Cape Town), Mzansi Festival, Kings & Queens of Comedy, Three Kings Comedy and completed a 51 show, 3 month run for LOL at Gold Reef City.

He was also nominated in the ‘Newcomer Of The Year Category’ at the 2012 Comics Choice Awards and in the Blackberry Breakthrough category in 2013. Donovan has been a contestant in Strictly Come Dancing on SABC 3 in 2014’s 7th season and recently in 2015, co-presented ‘The Great SA Bake Off’ for BBC South Africa.

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

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