< Back Jessica Mbangeni ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Thanks! We get back to you shortly Event details Gauteng A former domestic worker in the remote village of Nqamakwe, Eastern Cape, from the age of 17 till she dropped out of Tertiary institution where she was studying part-time and working for the lectures of the Eastern Cape Technikon, now Walter Sisulu University. When she arrived in Johannesburg to seek a career in music, she discovered that the streets were not paved with gold, so she returned to her employment as a domestic worker in Fordsburg, Mayfair, and Homestead Park. Jessica Mbangeni, 38, has a great love and enthusiasm for community building through music that pervades not only her profession but all element of her life, knowing that rhythm is what guides one through life's everyday struggles, joys, highs, and lows. Jessica, who was born and raised in the Eastern Cape, is a sought-after female Imbongi (praise singer) in South Africa, and she has left her mark in a male-dominated cultural environment. Jessica gives incisive comments on current events by invoking the role of this old practise, which was heavily impacted by her grandmother's isiXhosa storytelling in the town of Nqamakwe. She has shared the stage with music legends such as Dolly Rathebe, Thandi Klassen, Abegail Kubheka, and Dorothy Masuka. Jessica Mbangeni rose to prominence as a praise vocalist after joining the Multi-Grammy Award-Winning Soweto Gospel Choir in 2002 and touring Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Scotland, and 37 cities across the United States of America. She has played at important events such as the 46664 concert in Cape Town and the second inauguration of South African President Thabo Mbeki. Ms Mbangeni is an ABSIP and PPC South Africa resident artist who has won and been nominated for various prizes. Her honours include the following: - Imbokodo Award for the Preservation of Indigenous Languages, - Best South African Traditional Music Achievement Awards - Best isiXhosa Album and Female Album, - SATMA Award for Best Song of 2016. - She also received the Eastern Cape Excellent Achiever's Award in 2014 and 2016. - In 2014, she was nominated in seven categories for the SATMA Awards, and in 2015, she was nominated for Best Creative Album at the Wawela Awards.

< Back ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Event details Jessica Mbangeni Gauteng A former Domestic Worker from the age of 17 in the rural village of Nqamakwe Eastern Cape while she was in high school until she dropped out at Tertiary institution where she was studying part-time and working for the lectures of he Eastern Cape Technikon now Walter Sisulu University. On her arrival in Jo’burg to pursue her carrier in music she found that the streets of Jo’burg were not paved with gold and she went back to her job as a Domestic Worker in Fordsburg, Mayfair, and Homestead Park. The 38-year old Jessica Mbangeni has a deep love and passion for community building through music and that not only resonates through her work but through every aspect of her life, learning that it’s the rhythm that guides one through life’s everyday challenges, joys, highs, and lows. Born and raised in the Eastern Cape, Jessica is one of South Africa’s most sought after female Imbongi (praise singer) and has made her mark in a male-dominated cultural terrain. Invoking the role of this ancient tradition, largely influenced by her grandmother’s isiXhosa storytelling in the village of Nqamakwe, Jessica offers insightful commentary on contemporary affairs. She has performed alongside musical icons such as Dolly Rathebe, Thandi Klassen, Abegail Kubheka and Dorothy Masuka. Jessica Mbangeni made her mark as a praise-singer when she joined Multi-Grammy Award Winning Soweto Gospel Choir in 2002 and toured Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Scotland and the 37 Cities in United States of America. She has performed at prestigious events such as the 46664 concert in Cape Town and the South African President Thabo Mbeki’s second inauguration. Ms Mbangeni is a resident artist of ABSIP and PPC South Africa and has won awards and been nominated for several awards. Some of her accolades include the: – Imbokodo Award for Indigenous language preservation, – South African Traditional Music Achievement Awards for Best – Female Album and Best isiXhosa Album, – SATMA Award Best Song of the Year 2016. – She has also won Eastern Cape Excellent Achiever’s Award 2014 and 2016 – In 2014 she was nominated for 7 categories in the SATMA Awards and nominated for Best Creative Album by the Wawela Awards in 2015.

< Back Jessica Mbangeni Gauteng ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Event details Phone A former Domestic Worker from the age of 17 in the rural village of Nqamakwe Eastern Cape while she was in high school until she dropped out at Tertiary institution where she was studying part-time and working for the lectures of he Eastern Cape Technikon now Walter Sisulu University. On her arrival in Jo’burg to pursue her carrier in music she found that the streets of Jo’burg were not paved with gold and she went back to her job as a Domestic Worker in Fordsburg, Mayfair, and Homestead Park. The 38-year old Jessica Mbangeni has a deep love and passion for community building through music and that not only resonates through her work but through every aspect of her life, learning that it’s the rhythm that guides one through life’s everyday challenges, joys, highs, and lows. Born and raised in the Eastern Cape, Jessica is one of South Africa’s most sought after female Imbongi (praise singer) and has made her mark in a male-dominated cultural terrain. Invoking the role of this ancient tradition, largely influenced by her grandmother’s isiXhosa storytelling in the village of Nqamakwe, Jessica offers insightful commentary on contemporary affairs. She has performed alongside musical icons such as Dolly Rathebe, Thandi Klassen, Abegail Kubheka and Dorothy Masuka. Jessica Mbangeni made her mark as a praise-singer when she joined Multi-Grammy Award Winning Soweto Gospel Choir in 2002 and toured Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Scotland and the 37 Cities in United States of America. She has performed at prestigious events such as the 46664 concert in Cape Town and the South African President Thabo Mbeki’s second inauguration. Ms Mbangeni is a resident artist of ABSIP and PPC South Africa and has won awards and been nominated for several awards. Some of her accolades include the: – Imbokodo Award for Indigenous language preservation, – South African Traditional Music Achievement Awards for Best – Female Album and Best isiXhosa Album, – SATMA Award Best Song of the Year 2016. – She has also won Eastern Cape Excellent Achiever’s Award 2014 and 2016 – In 2014 she was nominated for 7 categories in the SATMA Awards and nominated for Best Creative Album by the Wawela Awards in 2015.

< Back Jessica Mbangeni Gauteng A former Domestic Worker from the age of 17 in the rural village of Nqamakwe Eastern Cape while she was in high school until she dropped out at Tertiary institution where she was studying part-time and working for the lectures of he Eastern Cape Technikon now Walter Sisulu University. On her arrival in Jo’burg to pursue her carrier in music she found that the streets of Jo’burg were not paved with gold and she went back to her job as a Domestic Worker in Fordsburg, Mayfair, and Homestead Park. The 38-year old Jessica Mbangeni has a deep love and passion for community building through music and that not only resonates through her work but through every aspect of her life, learning that it’s the rhythm that guides one through life’s everyday challenges, joys, highs, and lows. Born and raised in the Eastern Cape, Jessica is one of South Africa’s most sought after female Imbongi (praise singer) and has made her mark in a male-dominated cultural terrain. Invoking the role of this ancient tradition, largely influenced by her grandmother’s isiXhosa storytelling in the village of Nqamakwe, Jessica offers insightful commentary on contemporary affairs. She has performed alongside musical icons such as Dolly Rathebe, Thandi Klassen, Abegail Kubheka and Dorothy Masuka. Jessica Mbangeni made her mark as a praise-singer when she joined Multi-Grammy Award Winning Soweto Gospel Choir in 2002 and toured Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Scotland and the 37 Cities in United States of America. She has performed at prestigious events such as the 46664 concert in Cape Town and the South African President Thabo Mbeki’s second inauguration. Ms Mbangeni is a resident artist of ABSIP and PPC South Africa and has won awards and been nominated for several awards. Some of her accolades include the: – Imbokodo Award for Indigenous language preservation, – South African Traditional Music Achievement Awards for Best – Female Album and Best isiXhosa Album, – SATMA Award Best Song of the Year 2016. – She has also won Eastern Cape Excellent Achiever’s Award 2014 and 2016 – In 2014 she was nominated for 7 categories in the SATMA Awards and nominated for Best Creative Album by the Wawela Awards in 2015. ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Email Phone Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Last Name Company Event deails

< Back ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Event details Elma Smit Gauteng Elma Smit – Conference MC, Facilitator is one South Africa’s most versatile media professionals, a young woman who comfortably holds her own in an all-male sporting environment. Elma facilitates everything from intimate conversations, motivational talks at company-level and award shows for national broadcast with grace and ease. She creates custom, conversation-driven content for your event and is particularly passionate about media training, the power of sport and women’s rights. She brings with her a warm personable presence, a wealth of experience in hosting radio as well as TV, producing and writing (in English as well as Afrikaans). The same effortless glamour that set her apart as a sought-after model in her early twenties, is now her hallmark in the male-dominated world of sport. Elma now available through Conference Speakers At the age of 25 Elma became the first woman to report on the Rugby World Cup for SuperSport and since 2011 she has established herself as one of the leading women in South African rugby. In addition to anchoring rugby magazine shows and pitch-side broadcasts for SuperSport, she is also a leading personality on JacarandaFM’s breakfast show, where she anchors the morning sport alongside Martin Bester & traffic anchor, Liesl Laurie. Elma Smit also applies her legal background, creativity and knowledge of the South African media landscape as marketing consultant for South Africa’s rugby players’ association, MyPlayers. While she is perhaps best known as the first lady of rugby, Lady Rugga, she also rose to fame for chairing discussion panels and providing plenty of business and current affairs coverage on kykNET’s immensely popular breakfast show Dagbreek alongside broadcasting legend Riaan Cruywagen. Follow Elma on Twitter She cut her teeth in TV as anchor of the flagship live music and entertainment show Studio1 on the erstwhile youth channel MK and spent 8 years at entertainment powerhouse 5FM as executive producer, DJ as well as presenter. In addition to an array of corporate MC gigs, Elma has also proven her mettle as anchor or co-anchor of live award shows for broadcast, such as five SARU Player of the Year Gala dinners, the Chris Burger Petro Jackson Fund Gala Dinner, the Pendoring Toekennings, the Ghoema’s, the SAMA’s and 6 editions of the annual MK Awards.Elma Smit has travelled extensively for television as well as influencer marketing and corporate MC work, promoting tourism destinations and hosting international conferences. Her work for MyPlayers included conceptualising and anchoring a rugby show which showed viewers the homes, culinary skills and backgrounds of their favourite rugby players on two seasons of the lifestyle show Buite Die Lyne for lifestyle channel Via. Not only did Elma Smit conceptualise the celebrated BrightRock Players Choice Awards in 2017, she also served as creative and commercial director for this prestigious event that was nominated for two Discovery Sports Industry Awards. As influencer, Elma Smit has collaborated with, among others, Sanlam, Pringles, Vodacom and Elizabeth Arden on original, personality driven online campaigns.She is an ambassador for Tag Heuer in South Africa, as well as leading South African brands Kingsley Heath, Gary Rom and pHFormula. TESTIMONIALS “Elma was amazing, the group loved her zest for life and energy. She is intelligent, witty and engages and interacts well with people. Working together with Elma over four days was a pleasure with her delivering on all occasions.” – Robyn Henderson (Incentives for Winners): 4 Day Conference for OKFD in St Petersburg Russia

< Back Elma Smit Gauteng lma Smit – Conference MC, Facilitator is one South Africa’s most versatile media professionals, a young woman who comfortably holds her own in an all-male sporting environment Elma facilitates everything from intimate conversations, motivational talks at company-level and award shows for national broadcast with grace and ease. She creates custom, conversation-driven content for your event and is particularly passionate about media training, the power of sport and women’s rights. She brings with her a warm personable presence, a wealth of experience in hosting radio as well as TV, producing and writing (in English as well as Afrikaans). The same effortless glamour that set her apart as a sought-after model in her early twenties, is now her hallmark in the male-dominated world of sport. Elma now available through Conference SpeakersAt the age of 25 Elma became the first woman to report on the Rugby World Cup for SuperSport and since 2011 she has established herself as one of the leading women in South African rugby. In addition to anchoring rugby magazine shows and pitch-side broadcasts for SuperSport, she is also a leading personality on JacarandaFM’s breakfast show, where she anchors the morning sport alongside Martin Bester & traffic anchor, Liesl Laurie. Elma Smit also applies her legal background, creativity and knowledge of the South African media landscape as marketing consultant for South Africa’s rugby players’ association, MyPlayers. While she is perhaps best known as the first lady of rugby, Lady Rugga, she also rose to fame for chairing discussion panels and providing plenty of business and current affairs coverage on kykNET’s immensely popular breakfast show Dagbreek alongside broadcasting legend Riaan Cruywagen. Follow Elma on TwitterShe cut her teeth in TV as anchor of the flagship live music and entertainment show Studio1 on the erstwhile youth channel MK and spent 8 years at entertainment powerhouse 5FM as executive producer, DJ as well as presenter. In addition to an array of corporate MC gigs, Elma has also proven her mettle as anchor or co-anchor of live award shows for broadcast, such as five SARU Player of the Year Gala dinners, the Chris Burger Petro Jackson Fund Gala Dinner, the Pendoring Toekennings, the Ghoema’s, the SAMA’s and 6 editions of the annual MK Awards. Elma Smit has travelled extensively for television as well as influencer marketing and corporate MC work, promoting tourism destinations and hosting international conferences.Her work for MyPlayers included conceptualising and anchoring a rugby show which showed viewers the homes, culinary skills and backgrounds of their favourite rugby players on two seasons of the lifestyle show Buite Die Lyne for lifestyle channel Via. Not only did Elma Smit conceptualise the celebrated BrightRock Players Choice Awards in 2017, she also served as creative and commercial director for this prestigious event that was nominated for two Discovery Sports Industry Awards. As influencer, Elma Smit has collaborated with, among others, Sanlam, Pringles, Vodacom and Elizabeth Arden on original, personality driven online campaigns.She is an ambassador for Tag Heuer in South Africa, as well as leading South African brands Kingsley Heath, Gary Rom and pHFormula. TESTIMONIALS “Elma was amazing, the group loved her zest for life and energy.She is intelligent, witty and engages and interacts well with people.Working together with Elma over four days was a pleasure with her delivering on all occasions.” – Robyn Henderson (Incentives for Winners): 4 Day Conference for OKFD in St Petersburg Russia ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Email Phone Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Last Name Company Event deails

< Back Sohpiatown Dancers Gauteng ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Phone Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Company Event details Sophiatown, also known as Sof’town or Kofifi, is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. Sophiatown was a legendary black cultural hub that was destroyed under apartheid, rebuilt under the name of Triomf, and in 2006 officially returned to its original name. Sophiatown was one of the oldest black areas in Johannesburg. Despite the violence and poverty, it was the epicentre of politics, jazz and blues during the 1940s and 1950s. It produced some of South Africa’s most famous writers, musicians, politicians and artists. The Kofifi dances are dressed like the 1940’s and perform to the swing type music as they did in shebeens and bars of that era. This team has been performing for 20 years and are experts at time travel, with their energetic and authentic performance you will be transported back in time.

< Back Niara Nirghin ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Event details International South African Kiara is an 20-year-old scientist, innovator and speaker. At 16, Kiara won the grand prize at the Google Science Fair and the Community Impact Award with her solution to the worldwide drought. Kiara has developed a unique superabsorbent polymer that holds hundreds of times its weight in water when stored in soil. It is biodegradable, inexpensive and free of harmful chemicals, unlike the manmade materials currently used. The polymer made entirely from waste products, improves the environment, increases the chance for plants to sustain growth by 84% during a drought and can increase food security by 73% in disaster-struck areas. Kiara has been featured by both The Times and the Guardian on their top 30 most influential teens lists, and invited by Forbes and TED to speak about her work. Kiara was recently named one of the United Nations Young Champions of the Earth and one of the fifty most inspiring women in technology. She has published her first book with Penguin Random House in 2019. Using these platforms, Kiara actively promotes the importance of protecting our environment through innovation and getting young girls involved in this process. She is currently an undergraduate student at Stanford University.

< Back Kaluba Chikonde ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Event details Gauteng Kaluba Chikonde, a visionary and catalyst for change, who embodies the essence of her belief - "One cannot aspire to be what they've never SEEN before." Recognised by McKinsey and Co as one of The Next Generation Women Leaders, Kaluba is actively shaping the world of business, technology, and leadership. Kaluba's educational journey began at the University of Cape Town, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Analytics. During this time, her passion for coding and cutting-edge technologies like machine learning, artificial intelligence, blockchain and cryptocurrencies was ignited, fueling her unwavering passion for STEM. Driven by her mission to empower others, Kaluba co-founded Coding4Finance - a transformative initiative empowering the next generation of young minds to unlock the power of coding in the dynamic world of finance. As a fearless leader at a global AI consultancy, she leads teams of data engineers at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies, including machine learning, artificial intelligence, cloud technologies, and data systems. Beyond the corporate realm, Kaluba's impact reaches far and wide. As a sought-after keynote speaker, she possesses the unique ability to captivate audiences with her powerful message of inspiration and empowerment. Her genuine passion for inspiring teams, businesses, and industries at large is palpable, urging everyone to embrace their full potential and become catalysts for change. In this era of limitless possibilities, Kaluba Chikonde embodies the spirit of a trailblazer, leading the charge towards a future where technology and humanity coexist harmoniously. Her unwavering dedication and vision make her a true inspiration, showing the world that greatness knows no limits. When she’s not revolutionising AI, transforming businesses, and scaling teams to new heights, Kaluba can be found indulging in self-care at the spa and embarking on invigorating hikes to explore nature. Her dedication to both her work and personal life serves as a true inspiration to all who encounter her. Get ready to be inspired, empowered, and enlightened by the trailblazing spirit of Kaluba Chikonde - a beacon of hope, a visionary, and a force to be reckoned with in the digital age.

< Back House of Jazz ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly event details Gauteng House Of Jazz is a three-piece jazz ensemble with a distinct sound. The band, which includes a DJ, saxophone, and keyboards, is great for dinner setups, pre-dinner beverages, background music, and private settings. House of Jazz takes jazz standards like Maputo and remixes them into hip hop, dancehall, techno, and house music. It's modern, urban, and quite elegant! Tumi has been in the music industry for over 10 years, most notably as the front man and lead vocalist with Tokyo Groove, South Africa's leading corporate and party band. However, his love of music stretched far beyond the bands, and the success of Tokyo Groove shown that he is one of the most adaptive people in the industry. He has broadened his DJ career with the release of House Of Jazz.

< Back Dr. Ralph Methekga ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Event details Gauteng Dr. Mathekga worked as a political, social and economic researcher with the Institute for Democracy in South Africa (IDASA). He also worked as a lecturer at the University of Western Cape, teaching courses in political studies. He has worked at the National Treasury (Ministry of Finance) in the Budget Office as a senior policy analyst. Dr. Mathekga regularly contributes content to local and international publications including The New York Times, Washington Post, and Financial Times, among others. He has written over 400 opinion articles in various newspapers and magazines both locally and internationally.