Siyasanga aka Lyrical Stone is the chairperson of Mdantsane Arts Centre in the Eastern Cape. A performer and visual artist, she has been in the art industry for 16 years. Siyasanga is passionate about development in the sector. She created Beast Cape online store from understanding the challenges of not having a platform to selling…
Sinentlahla Fukula was born and raised in East London in the Eastern Cape. Sinentlahla started his artistic journey at the age of 11 as a rapper. Since then, he has developed his artistic skills by learning about other fields of the arts sector and has ventured into drama as an actor. His first performance was…
Ntethelelo Zuma is originally from Durban, but his love of art took him to Johannesburg. A theatre performer, singer, actor, writer, director and dancer, Ntethelelo owns a recording studio in Tembisa at Makhulong, Icilongo Entertainment Studio, as well an Internet café in Durban.
Kenneth Shandu is a practising visual artist and founder of private organisation Bhuju Art and Design. Originally from the small town of kwaMbonambi, he is currently based in KwaZulu-Natal. Kenneth is keen to turn art into a business. From skills attained from the art industry, Kenneth provides skills through facilitating workshops in art and design,…
Nonhlanhla Setheni (Nonny) is a handcrafting creative, who designs and makes accessories such as earrings, waist beads, chokers or necklaces, anklets, head crowns, bangles and bags. She loves writing poetry and music, capturing her thoughts on how she views the world. Nonny is also a freelance filmmaker, who enjoys working with the camera and taking…
Tsholofelo Seleke is a creative with a background in Fine Arts. After completing her Honours degree, she began exploring ideas around access, narrative and collectivity. Seleke is working on completing her Master’s in Fine Arts. She has also freelanced as a graphic designer and writer. From an artistic background, she is able to create visually…
Phemelo Rangaka is a dedicated performer, poet, recording artist and published author. Known for his ‘hold nothing back’ attitude, he has performed alongside The Muffinz and Ntsiki Mazwai. His has written a novel that touches on social issues, focusing on the dangers of substance abuse and its effects on society.
Sipho Qashani is an actor, director and playwright. Sipho, who lives in Mbekweni in Paarl, is a 26-year-old entrepreneur who feels a new accord is needed between local artists and the wider market. Sipho is the founding member and director of MBEXSOUL Events and Entertainment, which creates and provide skills, platforms and experiences to all…
Promise Nyalungu is from Thohoyandou in Limpopo South Africa. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Relations from the University of Venda (Univen) and a certificate in International Business Administration and Leadership from Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University in Germany. Promise is currently enrolled for a Bachelor of Arts Honours in International Relations at…
Xolani Ntuli runs a multi-media production company that offer arts and entertainment photo shoots and audio-visual solutions at affordable prices.