Discover top public speakers and motivational speakers to inspire and engage your guests. Book the perfect speaker for your event today < Back Hamilton Wende ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Gauteng Hamilton Wende is an author, journalist and TV producer with 40 years of experience. He has worked all over the world, covering historical events and some 17 different wars and conflicts. He is a multi-award winning journalist, being a two-time winner of the 2022 and 2023 National Press Club's Journalist of the Year: Print/Online Features/ Investigative Journalism Award and a 2023 Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Award. He has produced films and documentaries for a number of international networks including National Geographic, ARTE, Al Jazeera’s People & Power, CNN, BBC, and many others. He is the author of 9 books. House of War, Only the Dead and The King’s Shilling are thrillers based on his travels around the world as a journalist. His latest book Red Air is based on his experiences filming with the US Marines in Afghanistan. He is also the author of the popular children’s books: Arabella, the Moon and the Magic Mongongo Nut and Arabella the Secret King and the Amulet from Timbuktu which are set in Johannesburg and Knysna. He is working on the third volume in the series which will be published in 2024. In 2012 Hamilton Wende was part of a National Geographic team in Afghanistan, on a mission deep into the desert, heading into the front lines with a company of US Marines. “It’s going to be a physical, mental and spiritual odyssey,” the captain said. They were ambushed at least three times a day by the Taliban as they struggled through some of the toughest terrain in the world. He came to experience the deepest fear he has ever known, in a place where there was no way out. This is a story of taking one step after another, of discovering the courage to go on no matter where you find yourself. Testimonials: As a seasoned conflict journalist who has "seen it all," Hamilton recounts his experiences on assignment with the US Marines in Afghanistan with lucid and compelling authenticity, honesty, and humility. For a journalist who has been thrust into countless global theatres of war, his compassion and humanity for those that were engaged on both sides of this bloody conflict are extraordinary. His presentation provides an amazing and unique "behind the scenes" showcase of the realities of war and those that wage it. - Richard Pike I’ve known Hamilton for a number of years and I am always inspired by his ability to make a story come alive. The talk on the Marines was very informative and despite it being a war story and potentially very dreary, the human component with subtle humoristic elements were certainly the focus.I can certainly recommend attending any future story telling evenings with Hamilton - Lunice Johnston Hamilton invited me to an evening talk on his journey as photo journalist into the war-torn country of Afghanistan with the US marines. This was an extraordinary event for any untrained journalist to experience. They were on foot for the entire duration of the mission, making contact with the enemy on occasions and ultimately not completing the mission due to the geography of the land with an impassable river crossing, inhibiting the marines from getting to their target! It was an entertaining evening, Hamilton raconteured the events of the mission with detail, wit and incredible passion. It was gripping to say the least and an event I was most grateful for to have been invited to. - Dennis Williams Through Hamilton's experience of having been embedded with the US Marine Corps in a hot war in Afghanistan he came to experience the life changing effects of good leadership. Nothing concentrates the mind more than being in extreme life-threatening situations where the difference between good and bad leadership could be life or death. His experiences have shown this to be true in its most visceral form. - Patrick Atkinson former Member of Parliament

Discover top public speakers and motivational speakers to inspire and engage your guests. Book the perfect speaker for your event today < Back William Vermaak ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Gauteng William is the Lead Security Analyst at an 18-year-old South African-born information security consultancy Sensepost, specialising in penetration testing. He has been an ethical hacker since 2012 working on a multitude of projects. William has worked on projects for all the major banks and insurance houses in South Africa and some abroad. Mobile platforms are his focus as he thoroughly enjoys breaking mobile applications and figuring out how they work. He has made several additions to the Sensepost authored tool called Objection and started to monitor the security landscape worldwide to keep ahead of the pack. He has done several radio interviews https://iono.fm/e/892386 and https://iono.fm/e/893010 and has also presented several training courses over his time span with Sensepost like SecDevOps and is designing a Mobile Hacking course.

Discover the perfect live band for your event. Our talented music bands will elevate your occasion, ensuring an unforgettable experience < Back Sister Sister ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit event details Western Cape Sister Sister: The Harmonious Heartbeat of South African Talent Meet Sister Sister, the electrifying musical duo born from the deep friendship and shared passion of South African artists Paige Mac and Chloe Kiley. With an impressive blend of industry experience and raw talent, these two best friends have created a sound that's both refreshingly unique and nostalgically familiar. From the stages of South African Idol to the studios of Universal Music , Paige and Chloe have crafted a journey defined by their love for music and their dedication to the craft. Their voices, though distinct, weave together in perfect harmony, creating a sonic tapestry that is both captivating and unforgettable. Accompanied by the soulful strums of acoustic guitar, the elegant chords of piano, and the rhythmic pulse of percussion, Sister Sister delivers performances that linger in the hearts of their audiences long after the last note fades.

Award Dinners // Birthdays // Corporate Events // Family Days // Golf Days // Ladies Days // Launches // Private Parties // Weddings // Year End Functions < Back Sushi Queen ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Western Cape, Gauteng Made in front of your very eyes, the Sushi Queens use nimble fingers and practiced gestures to create refined hand rolls using fresh tuna and salmon, and also offer avocado and cucumber maki rolls for those with a penchant for a more vegan alternative. Guests will receive individual attention with Geisha-like prowess, while indulging in a treat that is both delicious and healthy. Introduce your senses to the Orient with the aroma of rice wine vinegar, pungent wasabi paste, and lashings of soy. Our beautiful Sushi Queens are dressed in a glamorous Asian style to add an exotic touch to your event.

< Back Mzansi Youth Choir Gauteng ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in First Name Email Phone Submit Select a date Last Name Company Event details The Mzansi Youth Choir is globally recognised as Africa’s finest show choir. Performance highlights include the One World Music Festival, M-Net Idols, Huisgenoot Skouspel, Starlight Classics, The Voice, The Presidential Inauguration, KKNK, The National Arts Festival, The South African Music Awards, as well as performances with Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban and Celtic Women. International highlights include performances in Canada, Denmark, England, Scotland, Russia and Turkey. In April 2017 the choir performed at the International Youth Choir Festival at the Royal Albert Hall, London. The Mzansi Youth Choir was the only choir from the African continent to be selected to perform at this prestigious global event. During the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the choir shared the stage with Columbian superstar Shakira and local band Freshly Ground for the performance of the official World Cup song ‘WakaWaka’ at the Kick-Off Concert as well as the World Cup Final. Mzansi’s beautiful, youthful sound, exciting choreography, pulsating energy, buoyancy, vibrancy and devotion to South African music is an experience not to be missed. TESTIMONIALS “ALL THIS WAS ECLIPSED BY THE MZANSI YOUTH CHOIR. TO SAY I WAS BOWLED OVER BY THE MUSICAL QUALITIES OF THESE TEENAGE SINGERS – SUPERB INTONATION, RHYTHMIC PRECISION, SOFTY BLENDING BASSES, SPARKY, EXUBERANT SOPRANOS – WOULD BE AN UNDERSTATEMENT.”– THE TIMES, LONDON, U.K. “HOOK INTO THE MZANSI YOUTH CHOIR AND YOU COULD LIGHT UP A SUBURB.”– ARTSLINK“THE MZANSI YOUTH CHOIR STOLE THE SHOW DURING LAST WEEK’S IDOLS EPISODE. EVEN HARD-TO-PLEASE RANDALL ABRAHAMS GAVE THEM THE THUMBS-UP, SAYING ‘THEY WERE DYNAMIC, TOGETHER AND ENERGISED.” – SUNDAY TIMES

Find exceptional musicians for hire! Explore our musicians bookings to find the perfect talent that will elevate your event to the next level < Back ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Kabelo Violinist Gauteng Born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. Kabelo started his music tuition in 1997 at the age of 10 at Buskaid in Soweto. As a teenager he travelled the world and collaborated with distinguished orchestras around Europe and the United States. He had the privilege to play with The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and The English Baroque Soloists conducted by John Elliot Gardner. At the age of 19 he went to further his studies at The Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester where he completed his Higher Diploma in Music under Jonathan Morton who is the Artistic Director/leader of the Scottish Ensemble and performances as a leader for the BBC Symphony orchestra, London Sinfonietta and other orchestras. Since his come back from Manchester in 2009 he has been freelancing with orchestras from Johannesburg and Durban, teaching music at local institutions and Private schools. Kabelo is a former member of the Diamond Quartet, which has been involved in big festivals like the National Arts festival in Grahamstown and Festival Culturel International De Musique Symphonique in Algeria. Kabelo Motlhomi is a constant performer; whether it is in an orchestra, solo artist, session/recording artist or collaboration with other artists. He prides himself in his professionalism, dedication and high standard of performance. He regularly performs with all the major orchestras in Johannesburg like the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra, Johannesburg Festival Orchestra, Johannesburg Music Initiative and occasionally gets invited to play with the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic in Durban. As a freelance musician and recording artist he has worked or collaborated with Bra Hugh Masekela at the Market theatre in 2010 “Songs of Migration” and Sibongile Khumalo celebrating 20 years of enriching the country with her music. To add to long list of artists are Tshepo Mngoma and Gloria Bosman, Bala Brothers, Judith Sephuma and Zahara, Swazi Dlamini, Black coffee, Kent, Khuli Chana, HHP, Kwesta and many others. As a soloist and concertmaster Kabelo has toured Europe and the United States with Buskaid. The Biggest highlight in his career was in 2013 when he was asked to play at the premiere of Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom held in Johannesburg.

Find exceptional musicians for hire! Explore our musicians bookings to find the perfect talent that will elevate your event to the next level < Back ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Leon Gropp Gauteng Leon Gropp is a multi-award winning Musician / Singer-songwriter. He has been in the music industry since 2005, mainly as one half of the
 internationally acclaimed Guitar duo, CH2, but as a solo artist, he is known
 for his unique cross-over fusion style of music, combining elements of Classical, Acoustic, Easy- Listening and even Spanish rhythms, on occasion performing with various instrumentalists (Saxophone, Violin, Percussion etc.). He has worked with national and international artists, and has 3 SAMA awards (South African Music Awards), and numerous other awards, for his role in various musical projects. He is also involved in many change management initiatives in corporates, that combines music with various Change Intervention programmes. Together with Change Management and OD Specialist, Jaco Boëttger, they travel extensively nationally and abroad, to inspire and liberate people in the workplace, through their session “Discover Your Voice”

Looking to hire an event MC? Book a skilled event MC to engage, entertain, and ensure your event runs smoothly. Connect with Elegant Experience < Back Tsitsi Chuimya Gauteng Tsitsi Chiumya is a young comedian from Lebowakgomo, a small township, south of the Limpopo Province. He has fast become a young talent to be reckoned with, winning admirers across South Africa and Africa, not to mention his International shows in Europe and USA where, it seems, everyone can relate to his ‘awkwardly relatable stories’ Tsitsi was singled out by South Africa’s greatest comedy export – The Daily Show’s Trevor Noah – to take part in the new comedy TV series, Trevor Noah Presents : NationWild. Tsitsi also appeared on BBC Arts Hour, which featured Spike Lee in the same season. On the awards front, he has received both a Comics’ Choice Award for ‘Best Newcomer’ in 2018 and a South African Film and Television Award (SAFTA) for. Scriptwriting – TV Comedy. As part of the Puppet Nation team. The BBC featured him in their profile series, The Arts Hour with Nikki Bedi, alongside filmmaker Jahmil X T Qubeka, theatre director Clara Vaughan, writer Yewande Omotoso and blue haired singing sensation Moonchild Sanelly. In December 2018, Tsitsi completed a tour of South-East Asia, where he performed 38 shows in 3 weeks, headlining some of Asia’s most prestigious comedy clubs, including The Merry Lion in Singapore and the Bangkok Comedy Club. He also headlined the biggest comedy festival in Zambia – the ZED Comedy Festival – performing to a crowd of over 3 000, winning rave reviews from the local press. His performances at the Johannesburg International Comedy Festival also won him recognition as one of the comics to watch in 2019. ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Email Phone Submit Last Name Company Event deails

Explore unique virtual entertainment options for your virtual events. Engage and delight audiences with an innovative online experience < Back ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Gerald Steyn Gauteng Gerald Steyn is best known for his work in M-Net’s hit series Trackers as a truck driver, Lourens Le Riche. The former attorney and creative copywriter is a graduate of Indigo View’s Advanced Acting Academy. He is an avid rugby supporter and music lover with a strong passion for films. Other noticeable roles include KykNet’s recent adaptation of Fiela’s Kind as well as the Showmax short film, Binnelandse Sake.

Experience authentic African entertainment. Hire African entertainers to bring vibrant performances and cultural flair to your event < Back Sintu Ndzube ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Gauteng Sintu Ndzube is a female saxophonist who studies music performance and education. Sintu studied music throughout her school years and graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Pretoria in 2012. She has since concentrated on her profession as a performer, appearing at corporate occasions, weddings, parties, churches, lounges and restaurants, as well as exposing herself to numerous platforms in the performing sector. Sintu's work includes studio recordings, live performances, and musical theatre. She has collaborated with Africa Umoja and One Square Mile in musical theatre. She has performed solo as well as in ensembles such as horn sections in bands and brass bands. She has had the honour of working alongside well-known musicians such as Jeff Maluleke, Dorothy Masuka, Abigail Khubeka, Tu Nokwe, Sliq Angel, Blondie Makhene, African Spear, and MXO as a performer. She is open to playing a variety of musical forms such as jazz, pop, dance music, classical music, and so on. She was exposed to these numerous types of music via playing with various bands and performers.With extensive international stage experience in nations such as Peru, Sri Lanka, and Qatar (Doha). Sintu had the honour of being the saxophonist for the cast of Africa Umoja on a tour in the United States in 2018. The performances were place in Washington, D.C., Miami, New Orleans, Baltimore, Atlanta, and Houston (Texas). The experience taught her a lot about diverse audiences and their cultures, as well as how to conduct oneself as a performer in a variety of scenarios and settings. She is excited for the release of her first single, "River Deep Genesis." Mr Blondie Makhene produced her debut single, which is her first composition. She was able to collaborate with many other musicians on a song called "Femicide Song" after working with Blondie Makhene. In this composition, musicians unite to speak out against women and child abuse. Vicky Sampson, Joe Nina, Blondie Makhene, Tu Nokwe, Peter Mokoena, Sam Ndlovu, and many others use song to express themselves to the public.Sintu is now the Nisa Africa saxophonist.

Award Dinners // Birthdays // Branding Activations // Corporate Events // Family Days // Golf Days // Ladies Days // Launches // Private Parties // Weddings // Year End Functions < Back DJ Noxx ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Gauteng DJ Noxx is a professional regional and international national DJ that has been spinning the turntables for over 5 years. He has played across the continent, from Botswana to Nairobi Kenya. He has also entertained internationally, as far as the tropical islands of Mauritius. His excellent skills in diversifying music genres will leave audiences of different ethical backgrounds wowed and left asking for more. Prominent Establishments for reference: • The Ambre Resort (Mauritius) • Portuguese Islands (Mozambique) • Fay’s Resort (Tanzania) • Kamuzu Stadium, Blantyre (Malawi) • Borrowdale Racecourse (Zimbabwe) • Elephant Hills Hotel, Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) • Cigar Lounge (Botswana) • Chez Ntemba Kablonga (Zambia) • Coca-Cola Dome ZarFest (Johannesburg)

Looking to hire an event MC? Book a skilled event MC to engage, entertain, and ensure your event runs smoothly. Connect with Elegant Experience < Back Nay Maps Gauteng A man who needs no introduction, to many he may be known as Mxolisi Xulu from SABC 1 hit-telenovela UZALO, to others Dingaan Khoza from Mzansi Magic’s THE QUEEN but Nkosinathi ‘Nay Maps’ Maphalala is a young Zulu man who grew up in the dusty streets of Soshanguve, Pretoria. He is the eldest child at home, the only son and is followed by his 2 younger sisters, Thando and Wandisa whom he loves so much. With roots in KwaZulu-Natal, he’s claim to fame was when he starred as Mxolisi Xulu on SABC1’s Hit Telenovela UZALO, which became the Most Loved and Most Watched show in South Africa with 10,2 million viewers every night. This Leading Man studied Software Development (BSc IT) at the University of Pretoria but later pursued his love for the Arts in the Entertainment Industry. He started his journey in the Arts as a Model. He won a modelling competition in Pretoria and became the Face Of Wonderpark Mall in Pretoria. This then propelled him to do even more from Modelling to TV Commercials. He’s first TV Commercial was a Lead Role in an MTN TV Advert. He has worked, collaborated and partnered with brands such as FNB, VW, Discovery, Bombay Sapphire but to name a few. In 2016 he founded his clothing line NAY MAPS CLOTHING which is all about spreading love and showing people the importance of believing in themselves and for them to know that they are loved. His passion for fabrics and textiles lead him to create his own line with a vision to manufacture high quality garments that would compete on a global scale like Nike, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada etc. With a sweet-tooth for days, yet very health conscious, he’s love for ice cream lead him to produce his own ice cream brand called THE LICKERY with his friend Thabo. THE LICKERY is a hand-crafted superfood ice-cream made the African way with all natural ingredfients, meaning it’s high in nutrients and anti-oxidants and onto of that, it is sugar-free. Nay is a very driven, determined, confident, exuberant and loving individual who is on a constant journey of growth and strives to better each and every day. He loves traveling, adventure and having fun. He was on Tropika Island of Treasure Season 8 Maldives where he almost won the competition and came out 2nd. He will be competing in the ALL STAR SEASON of TROPIKA ISLAND OF TREASURE SEYCHELLES. He is the Ambassador of DEFY as he believes that its important to be yourself and stick to your lane and to know that through unity, we can pioneer the future together as people and that no matter the odds, it Is important to always believe in better. He is a firm believer in inspiring the youth and motivating them to believe in themselves and to know that they can achieve anything they put their minds on as long as they believe. Through his NAY MAPS FOUNDATION, He goes around the country doing MOTIVATIONAL TALKS, MC work, and GIVING BACK to the youth and the needy without making a noise about it. ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Email Phone Submit Last Name Company Event deails