2021 Conference Participants
TUMIE RAMSDEN (Botswana)
@tumieramsdenTUMIE RAMSDEN
Founder: Venus Media, Communication Practitioner & Professional MC
Tumie Ramsden is a multi award winning Media personality, businesswoman, communications practitioner…
RELEBOGILE MABOTJA (South Africa)
@RelebogileMRELEBOGILE MABOTJA
Media Personality & Director: Black Swan Media
Relebogile Mabotja is a multi award-winning businesswoman, radio & TV media personality, philanthropist…
JEREMY WELLMAN (USA)
@jeremyjwellmanJEREMY WELLMAN
Content Production Manager: Sweet Fish Media
Jeremy leads the Content Production Team at Sweet Fish Media, a digital media marketing company that specializes in…
NANA ASIHENE (Ghana)
@nanaasiheneNANA ASIHENE
Founder & Creative Consultant: Asihene
Based in Accra, Ghana Nana Kofi Asihene is a creative practitioner with over 20 years in the creative industry working in …
ANYIKO OWOKO (Kenya)
@anyikowokoANYIKO OWOKO
Founder & Publicist: Anyiko PR
She is East Africa’s leading Entertainment and Music Publicist. Anyiko Owoko is a multi-award winning entrepreneur and blogger who is…
MPUMI PHILLIPS (South Africa)
@mpumi.phillipsMPUMI PHILLIPS
Director of Distribution: The Orchard (JHB, South Africa)
Mpumi has a task of managing the digital distribution company owned by Sony Music – The Orchard. Mpumi’s career …
OBAKENG KOKWE (Botswana)
@EBWMagazineOBAKENG KOKWE
Chief Technology Partner (Sturgeon Digital) and Founder (EBW Magazine)
With huge experience in brand activations, music management, music production and events organisation, Obakeng is focussed on …
BOITUMELO RAMETSI (South Africa)
@Boitumelo_SpottBOITUMELO RAMETSI
Founder & Creative Director: B Glam SA (South Africa)
Boitumelo Rametsi known as Spotted Beauty is a qualified Brand strategist, visual artist and…
SAMM MARSHALL (South Africa)
@marshallsammSAMM MARSHALL
Founder and MD: Social tv Foundation
With a wealth of media and presenting experience behind him Samm has now gone on to establish himself as a serial …
MARGO HURLING (South Africa)
@margo_hurlingMARGO HURLING
Content Creator and Tiktok grow host
Margo Hurling is a host, agent and family founder on Bigo Live Stream. She is a top 10 …
ANNY DEERY (UK)
@adeeryANNY DEERY
Inner Ear (UK)
Anny Deery is a cultural hunter with a sharp original outlook. She is passionate about organisations, and fascinated by…
NTSHUXEKO MANGANYE (South Africa)
@Ntshuxey_MagodaNTSHUXEKO MANGANYE
Deputy Director: Arts from the City of Johannesburg – Arts, Culture and Heritage
Ntshuxeko Manganye: Deputy Director – Arts from the City of Johannesburg: Arts, Culture and Heritage….
Tumie Ramsden
Founder: Venus Media, Communication Practitioner & Professional MC
Tumie Ramsden is a multi award winning Media personality, businesswoman, communications practitioner, public speaker and a professional MC. Tumie rocked the airwaves for over a decade and through her company Venus Media she is committed to the quest of bringing change and advancing the socio-economic empowerment agenda.
Tumie will be hosting the 6th annual SEAfrica 2021.
Relebogile Mabotja
Media Personality & Director: Black Swan Media
Relebogile Mabotja is a multi award-winning businesswoman, radio & TV media personality, philanthropist, musical director & producer, and one of SA’s most sought after voice over artists. You can catch her every week day as the host of a new daily talk show on SABC 3 titled “Unpacked With Relebogile Mabotja”.
Relebogile will be speaking and facilitating a panel discussion at SEAfrica 2021.
ANYIKO OWOKO
Founder and Publicist: Anyiko PR
She is East Africa’s leading Entertainment and Music Publicist. Anyiko Owoko is a multi-award winning entrepreneur and blogger who is on OkayAfrica’s list of 100 women honorees. With more than a decade of experience in the media and music industry, she has a knack for promoting artists, coupled with a broad network and diverse work experience. She is one of Africa’s most influential women in the music business. Anyiko crafted her path in the industry as a BBC Nairobi Bureau radio broadcaster and as a TV host. That experience has culminated in the launch of a self-produced YouTube show: VIP ACCESS dedicated to promoting Africa’s most promising talent.
Anyiko will form part of a panel discussion at SEAfrica 2021.
JEREMY WELLMAN
Content Production Manager: Sweet Fish Media
Jeremy leads the Content Production Team at Sweet Fish Media, a digital media marketing company that specializes in B2B podcasting. From A/V capture and editing, through graphic design and production, to beyond-the-podcast content creation and marketing, Jeremy has been Involved in a step of the podcast creative process for the past seven years. In his current role, he gets to play with the creative folk that create art every day. And more importantly, make sure that fun gets online so you can see it!
Jeremy presents in a symposium on the craft of podcasting at SEAfrica 2021.
OBAKENG KOKWE
Chief Technology Partner (Sturgeon Digital) and Founder (EBW Magazine)
With huge experience in brand activations, music management, music production and events organisation, he’s focussed on building the next generation media company. Obakeng Kokwe is a technology & new media professional currently in the role of Chief Technology Partner at Sturgeon Digital. A left/right brain who understands how to integrate creativity and technology to create rich experiences and whose goal is to transform the world of new media.
Obakeng is part of a panel discussion at SEAfrica 2021
NANA ASIHENE
Entrepreneur | Creative director | Film maker
Based in Accra, Ghana Nana Kofi Asihene is a creative practitioner with over 20 years in the creative industry working in film, content production, brand, photography, design , fashion, advertising and the music industry. He runs a production company, NKACC and a product design studio, Nana Asihene Design Studio. As a creative consultant he helps improve advertising campaigns, brand communication initiatives and communication for clients and helps them navigate the world of media and communication.
Nana Asihene will curate a session at SEAfrica 2021
MPUMI PHILLIPS
Director of Distribution, The Orchard (JHB, South Africa)
Mpumi has a task of managing the digital distribution company owned by Sony Music – The Orchard. Mpumi’s career started in Los Angeles and went on to dedicate a great deal of her time in the South African music business. She worked as a Label Manager for Ghetto Ruff and also served as a member of the Recording Industry of South Africa (RISA) steering committee, which is in charge of the South African Music Awards (SAMA). Mpumi Phillips has published articles regarding music clearance and music supervisory in Screen Africa a magazine which is a guide to filmmakers throughout Africa, as well as The Callsheet, a film industry guide. Mpumi has done music supervision for films and TV productions such as Rhythm City, Beyond the River, Babalas, iNumber Number and many more. Previously she managed the creative department at Sheer Publishing.
Mpumi Phillips contributes in the panel discussion on the 4P’s of Marketing at SEAfrica 2021
SAMM MARSHALL
Founder and Managing Director: Social tv Foundation
With a wealth of media and presenting experience behind him Samm has now gone on to establish himself as a serial social entrepreneur in the South African media and entertainment landscape. Widely known for his impressive on – screen work with the public broadcaster (SABC), E-TV and behind the mic work with many mainstream radio stations, he is now the MD of www.social-tv.co.za–a CSI, CSR and shared value news platform that covers and develops stories focused on CSI/CSR/Social Impact and Shared Value. Samm is also the founder of www.Brandlive.co.za an online radio-station and podcast platform for thought leadership in Africa. He has also launched a gaming company that uses the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) to build games that teach kids how to recycle amongst a host of other social issues.
Samm completes the panel on the 4P’s of Marketing at SEAfrica 2021.
RAMETSI
Founder & Creative Director, B Glam SA
Boitumelo Rametsi known as Spotted Beauty is a globally acclaimed model known as SA’s very first Ambassador for Savage Fenty by Rihanna. She is a qualified Brand strategist, visual artist and creative director for her company B Glam SA as well as any conceptual work done as an influential model and Body Positive Philanthropist. Rametsi who is a Vitiligo Spokesmodel SA & Body positive model has worked in the media industry and went on to start the makeup company B Glam SA. Rametsi says she and her brand are aligned, and she drives her brand according to her own journey.
Boitumelo Rametsi speaks on Mastering The Art Of Algorithms (Social Media For Artists) at SEAfrica 2021
MARGO HURLING
Content Creator and Tiktok Grow Host
Margo Hurling is a host, agent and family founder on Bigo Live Stream. She is a top 10 Bigo Live host in South Africa. Margo specializes in online content creation. The Tiktok grow host has built a formidable online brand that is growing and earns a living from online platforms. This has given her a way to express the love of the dance and to help smaller accounts grow on Tiktok.
Margo presents on Creating For An Online Audience at SEAfrica 2021.
ANNY DEERY
Inner Ear
Anny Deery is a cultural hunter with a sharp original outlook. She is passionate about organisations, and fascinated by the emotional engagement people have with the ones they love. Making connections with inspiring people and a background working across brands like Nokia, Line 6, Royal Scottish National Orchestra and UK based start-ups is how she has spent the start of the twenty first century. She has produced audio walking tour apps for Walking Heads plus a range of digital content including podcasts plus utilising livestreaming tech to reach wider audiences, always curious about innovative ways to make events and other things happen. She loves the ability that digital tools afford alongside a literally more hands approach with a change in direction after having children to work flexibly providing holistic massage skills to people and through organisations and festivals.
Anny Deery is a keynote speaker at SEAfrica 2021
NTSHUXEKO MANGANYE
Deputy Director: Arts from the City of Johannesburg – Arts, Culture and Heritage
Ntshuxeko Manganye: Deputy Director – Arts from the City of Johannesburg: Arts, Culture and Heritage. Career focus on Development with experience in development work in the arts (Performing Arts) as well as entrepreneurship, SMMEs and Co-operatives.
Ntshuxeko Manganye is a keynote speaker at SEAfrica 2021.
HAPPY POOE
RMB Fund Committee member
Happy Pooe is an RMB Fund Committee member and project manager for the annual RMB Starlight Classics event. RMB Starlight Classis is RMB’s biggest brand-builder and the most sought after hospitality event on the events calendar. As Events Manager she wears many hats apart from hosting flagship events for the bank, she is also an advocate for employment equality, the inclusion of persons living with disabilities and gender mainstreaming. Her career spanning over 20 years, she has been an active advocate for the inclusivity of all members of the South African population. Happy is also an ardent art lover, having hosted many art expos throughout her career at RMB.
ROHAN ISAACS
Director: Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa Inc
With over 25 years experience as a technology lawyer, Rohan Isaacs focuses on IT, telecommunications and media, ecommerce and privacy. He also has a great deal of experience in IT systems implementation projects, acting regularly for both customers and service providers. Rohan has done a great deal of work in the data protection and privacy spheres, with a varied local and international client base. He acts for these clients, advising them on all aspects of information and communication technology, e-commerce, broadcasting and privacy.
GREG MAQOMA
Founder & Associate Creative Director: Vuyani Dance Theatre
From humble beginnings to a trail-blazer: an internationally renowned dancer, choreographer, teacher, director and scriptwriter, Gregory Maqoma is one of South Africa’s best international performing artist and entertainment entrepreneur of our times. He is the founder of the highly respected dance company, Vuyani Dance Theatre. Amongst many accolades Gregory is the recipient of the Tunkie Award for Leadership in Dance and the French government’s Knight of the Arts & Literature Award. This entertainment business visionary has recently formed corporate entities Gregory Maqoma and Vuyani Dance Company for the advancement of artists and dance in Africa.
NINA HASTIE
Comedian & Radio/TV personality
Arguably one of the hardest working women on TV and in comedy in South Africa currently; all round entertainer and comedic personality, Nina Hastie, is a multi-talented comedian, actor, writer, radio and television personality. Having performed at most of the major comedy festivals in the country, and frequently appearing on television shows in South Africa namely: Trending SA, Soap On A Rope and Karakters (she appeared on all 3 shows concurrently in 2017) and Famous Last Words; Nina Hastie has become one of the most recognised and influential personalities the country has seen to date.
DONOVAN GOLIATH
Co-founder: Goliath and Goliath
He is not only a multi-talented artist but also an astute and pioneering businessman. Donovan is the co founder of one of the most formidable brands in South African comedy – the award winning comedy and entertainment agency Goliath and Goliath. Donovan is no stranger to mainstream TV, big entertainment stages and festivals across the country, including his one man show Live Series With Donovan Goliath. He is a consummate storyteller on stage and an entrepreneurial powerhouse in showbiz.
STANLEY KHOZA
Vice President: Airco
Stanley Khoza¬ is both a consummate art practitioner and a respected administrative leader. He is the vice president of the Association of Independent Recording Companies (Airco), the CEO of Big Punch Media, the founder of The Bushbuckridge Art Development, a board member of Showbiz Entertainment Africa (SEAfrica) and a down right champion of artistic talent. His work in the music and film industries includes developing artists and producing thriving work. Stanley Khoza is always striving for cohesive solutions between government structures and the people of our country in solving challenges impacting human progress and artistic freedom.
SIBUSISO NKOSI
Investor Relations Manager: SAICA Enterprise Development
Sibusiso Nkosi is a B-BBEE Specialist with over 10 years’ experience working with the B-BBEE Codes. He is the Author of a book titled “Forgotten Fundamentals: Why B-BBEE Does Not Work.” He has conducted B-BBEE Verifications of more than 250 companies. He is a Key-Note speaker on matters relating to B-BBEE. He spoke at major events such as the Inaugural Coca Cola Enterprise and Supplier Development Conference and the 7th Annual Organisational Design Forum.
MAKHAOLA NDEBELE
Artistic Director: Joburg City Theatres
Makhaola-Mosuoe Ndebele, the Artistic Director for Joburg City Theatres has over two decades of insightful experience across various dramatic disciplines as theatre, television, and film actor; a dramatist and screenwriter, a theatre director and dramaturge, a television producer; and a creative consultant. He is the co-founder of AuthenticImages Multi-Media Productions whose creative and theatre based work serviced corporate clients amongst others. His colourful and lustrous experience in the arts includes being an international Jury Member for the World Cinema Competition and at the Pune International Film Festival in Maharashtra (India), a lecturer and a stern developer of community-based groups.
SIMUKAYI MUKUNA
Managing Director: Flightmode Digital
Simukayi heads up Flightmode Digital a venture setup by Black Coffee to create and invest in technology companies. His current focus is the launch of GongBox a digital music streaming service that will launch in the last quarter of 2018. Given his diverse background Simukayi brings a unique perspective to the music industry that combines technology, finance and the digital creative process. He cofounded Wabona a streaming service for African Movies, TV shows and Documentaries. He also worked at WeChat Africa facilitating the greater adoption and use of the product within Multichoice Africa.
MARCUS DESANDO
CEO: The Arts & Culture Trust
He wears many hats as director, singer, voice coach, educator, producer, strategist and leader. Marcus is a proponent for change within the performing arts. His Passion for the arts has shown in his previous leadership and executive positions as CEO of Gauteng Opera, as Artistic Director and CEO for Black Tie Ensemble and BTE VO1ss and as a guest lecturer at various higher learning institutions around the country. He has become a driving force in development and training of young South African artists and aspiring arts administrators. Marcus is a Naledi awards nominee for best Actor in a Musical. As a singer Marcus sang in over 75 Operas, musical theatre productions and concerts in South Africa and abroad. He travelled the world singing and directing with New York Harlem Productions, Really Useful Company etc. He has over 40 productions (including Rigoletto), ranging from Opera to Concerts, under his belt.
MARANG SETSHWAELO
Co-founder & Head of PR: Dreamcatcher Multi-Media
Marang is a Johannesburg-based media maven and entrepreneur. She is the co-founder and MD of Dreamcatcher Multi-Media, a PR and events management company that has been operating for some 15 years.The company has serviced top brands, including Standard Bank, Diners Club, Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital Trust, Nestle and The Soul City Institute to name a few. An active social media influencer, Marang is a regular speaker at entrepreneur-focused events, is a member of the PR Pow Wow (a professional and networking club of PR business owners) and she contributes as a judge to the Loeries, South Africa’s foremost media, marketing and adverting awards. Marang’s career began in the world of book publishing; her first job being an editorial assistant in a New York Publishing House – Simon & amp; Schuster.
TAKUNDA BIMHA
Comedy Impresario & Content Specialist
The name Takunda Bimha has become synonymous the world over with African stand up comedy. His much-respected reputation is built on an impressive thirteen-year career which is littered with a glittering list of achievements and awards in this segment of the entertainment industry. Given the impact that his work and contribution has had on the art form both locally and on the continent, Bimha is now recognized as one of the iconic figures of comedy in Africa. He is the founder of The Podium Comedy Agency, the Johannesburg International Comedy Festival and STORY Branded Content Agency. Takunda is also the Artistic Director for the Montreux Comedy Festival in Switzerland.
BOKANG MABILETSA
CEO and Digital Marketing Expert
Bokang Mabiletsa is a successful and passionate entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience as a creative business owner. He is better known as a master of digital marketing specializing in company and personal branding. Bokang’s experience includes a demonstrated history in the corporate and personal branding industry, having worked with over 800 companies mostly in the JSE and top 500 in South Africa. He is also a professional speaker and manages to make time to contribute towards the New Gen Digital Awards as a judge and the Tshwane University of Technology as a faculty advisor. Mabiletsa currently holds ownership at the following Mind Interactive, Elite CV and Blueshift Energy Solutions.
DAVID KAU
Comedian, Filmmaker & Entrepreneur
Leading South African comedian David Kau is synonymous with many firsts. Probably best known for having created SA’s first comedy sketch TV show, the Pure Monate Show, he is a highly entrepreneurial and industrial entertainer. His ‘Blacks Only Comedy Show’ has gone on to be the biggest comedy brand in the country. Mr Kau has also appeared in films on the Big Screen and he continues to extend his performing and production skills on multiple platforms, including online. David Kau was the Principal Judge in a comedy talent search TV reality show, “So You Think You’re Funny”. He is no stranger to international stages having performed in San Diego, Pechanga Casino – USA, Ontario Caesar’s, and Casino Rama in Rama, Canada, Montreal (Just For Laughs), Finland and comedy clubs in London, Los Angeles and New York.
VUYISILE MSHUDULU
Director: Arts, Culture and Heritage
Vuyisile Mshudulu is the Director of Arts, Culture and Heritage in the City of Johannesburg. With an experience that spans over 20 years in the Creative Industries, Mshudulu encompasses a wealth of experience and unique mix of expertise having worked in both the private and public sector. His areas of expertise include policy development, promotion and development of the Creative Industries. He has vast programme and project management experience in enterprise development and market access, both locally and internationally in the Creative Industries. Mshudulu plays a central role in coordinating the Arts, Culture and Heritage portfolio of the City of Johannesburg, and he has been instrumental in stimulating strategic partnerships between the City and the industry. Mr Mshudulu was previously with the Department of Trade and Industry and Small Business Development where he served as the Deputy Director for Creative Industries and played a critical role in placing the Creative Industries as an important sector in the country’s industrial policy. Having been with the City for just over a year, Mshudulu is committed to systematically working towards the goal of making the City adequately responsive to the needs and aspirations of the Creative Industries.