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Artist Profiles

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 Andile Qongqo

Native: Bloemfontein, FS 
Res: Bloemfontein 
Speciality: Afro Jazz Pianist, Composer, Music Director. 
Ownership: Album - Q Signature (Piano Solo), Single - Heel the Land, Single - Children in the Park. 
Fun Fact: Listening to music meant for relaxing and sleeping keeps me alert and awake.
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Andrew 'Dj Cel' Koai

Native: Bloemfontein, FS 
Res: ​Welkom
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Speciality: DJ
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Ownership: Freelance
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Fun Fact: I clean my set to always keep it fresh
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 Angelo Mockie

Native: Bloemfontein, FS 
Res: Bloemfontein 
Specialty: Theatre Director & Musician
Ownership: Angelo Mockie Productions
Fun Fact: PhD Research Specialization- Arts Based Higher Education Transformation
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Athenkosi Hlangwana

Native: Umtata, EC 
Res: Botshabelo 
Specialty: Theatre Director, Actor & Dramatic Analyst 
Ownership: Attie Dance Theatre
Fun Fact: As an artist I provide a wide range of art disciplines, workshops and giving back to the community by sharing skills

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Baleni Ernest

Native: Welkom, FS
Res: Welkom/Johannesburg
Speciality: Director, Choreographer & Co-Writer
Ownership: Freelance
Fun Fact: Collaborated with numerous artists, and performs nationally and internationally. He is currently a member of Vuyani Dance Company.
Contributes to community projects through performing and teaching. 
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Boipelo Monnamorwe

Native: Bloemfontein, FS
Res: Bloemfontein
Speciality: Dancer at House of Dirty Shakers
Ownership: Freelance
Fun Fact: I am person who's willing to learn because I personally feel learning never stops.
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Boitumelo Sharon Mkhondo

Native: Limpopo
Res:
Bloemfontein
Speciality: Dancer, Choreographer & Actor
Ownership: Moritlwana Schools Art Festival Winburg, & SMK Performing Arts and Events
​Fun Fact: Shared the stage with Jerry Phele and Sam Phillips, directed by Jerry Tsie in 2018. Her performance highlight was Jane Mpholo's one woman show 'Psalm 69' 2017/2018.
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Bongani Edward Tshabalala

Native: Bethlehem, FS 
Res: Bethlehem
Speciality: Kwaito, Hip-Hop, Afro-Pop, House Musician & Pantsula dancer
Ownership: Two Albums
Fun Fact: Worked with Kalawa Jazzmee records in one of my single tracks.

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Charmza Mrwebi

Native: Thaba 'Nchu, FS
Res: Thaba 'Nchu, Bloemfontein
​Speciality: Poet, Publisher & Author,
Ownership: Charmza Literary Club
Fun Fact: I have written over 10 books and published other local authors.
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Chopo Bularah

Native:  Phuthaditjhaba, FS
Res: ​Phuthaditjhaba
Speciality: Theatre Practitioner
Ownership: Founded Bapala Creative Arts and Services Primary Cooperative 
Fun Fact: Written and directed six theatre productions for Save the Children (SA) about Adolescent Sexual Reproductive and Health Rights in 2018 – 2019

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Dimakatso Thamae

Native: Nyakallong, Allanridge, FS
Res: Nyakallong, Allanridge
Speciality: Actor & Poet
Ownership: Co-founder of DaysOfTomorrowFilms
​Fun Fact: I believe my charm and impulsiveness are what keep people really interested in me. 
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Goitsemang Pholo

Native: Thaba 'Nchu, FS
Res: Bloemfontein
Speciality: Film & Theatre Writer, Director & Actor
Ownership: Chief Executive Director of Jika Theatre Movement & Jika Performing Arts College, Managing Director of Goiwil Productions
​Fun Fact: Goitsemang Pholo is a writer for stage and film, with close to twenty (20) theatre plays written and produced, 2 full feature films written and self-produced.

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Harry-Dan Tlhabanelo

Native: Kroonstad, FS
Res: Bloemfontein 
​Speciality: Music Artist
Ownership: Freelance
Fun Fact: I can read music and a trained vocal coach. Studied music at the ABRSM International school of music.
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Jefferson J. Dirks-Korkee

Native: Willowmore, EC
Res: Willowmore/Bloemfontein
Speciality: Writer, Director, Actor & Educator
Ownership: Opening Act NPC & PENM Productions
​Fun Fact: I never gave out a single complimentary ticket and my biggest audience for a show was 6000....
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Keikantseng Lesenyego

Native: Sasolburg, FS
Res: Sasolburg/Bloemfontein
Speciality: Singer/Violinist
Ownership: Freelance
Fun Fact: Music is my first love
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​Khauhelo Maikhi

Native: Botshabelo, FS
Res: Botshabelo
Speciality: Writer, Director & Actor
Ownership: Freelance
​Fun Fact: He gives back to the community as a mentor to Umlilo theatre group of Botshabelo and was assistant director of the Bloemfontein 2018 Incubator musical 'Love, crime and Johannesburg' 

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King Davis

Native: Bloemfontein, FS
Res: Bloemfontein
Speciality: Music Artist, Producer, Song writer, Composer, MC, Actor & Motivational Speaker
Ownership: NYK Entertainment
Fun Fact: Member of Afro-Pop group Kaya; Co-owned a Music Label called Entice Music Productions; Co-Produced Seipati “Twasa” Seoke – from Lesedi FM debut Album 
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Lebohang 'Modumo' Lekoala

Native: Bloemfontein, FS
Res: Bloemfontein 
Speciality: Creative writer, playwright & theatre director, poet, videographer, audio producer
Ownership: Bahale Arts and Marketing Council
Fun Fact: part-time graphics designer, illustrator, technical audio director
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Lehlohonolo Gift Tsie

Native: Welkom, FS
Res: Winburg/Senekal 
Speciality: Writer & Actor
Ownership: Mutual Arts Production
Fun Fact: I'm into art and been involved in projects that were to empower young artists from disadvantages areas.ere to edit.
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Lenox Ndlovu

Native: Jacobsdal, FS
Res: Jacobsdal
Speciality: Writer, Director & Actor
Ownership: Managing Director of Stalle Productions
​Fun Fact: Theatre Practitioner always willing to learn

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Lerato Lydia Kabelitsha

Native: Bloemfontein, FS
Res: Bloemfontein
Specialty: Script writer, author, poet, theatre practitioner, Mc(I did 5 children books and other people books)
Ownership: Voice Rehabilitation General Work and herdboy.
Fun fact: Learning to ride a horse and playing along with make up #prostheticmakeup.
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​Lucky Puso

Native: Nyakallong, Allanridge, FS
Res: Nyakallong Allanridge
Speciality : Musician, Actor & Photographer 
Ownership: Mohlakeng Acapellas and CacoonLens
Fun Fact: I'm very friendly, I like being around people, I love my job as an artist, I'm an Educator, I teach kids music at school and I enjoy working with them a lot.
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Maleshoane 'Ladybird' Mphutlane

Native: Botshabelo, FS
Res: Botshabelo
Speciality: Writter, Poet, Director
Ownership: Voice Out Loud Culture & Mantswe Merethetho
​Fun Fact: Lejweng Poetry Club Competition Winner & State of The Province Address Poet. Terrible at singing, but loves it.
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Mamakhooa Anastacia Jane

Native: Lesotho
Res: Thaba 'Nchu/Johannesburg
Speciality: Dance & Choreographer
Ownership: Freelance
Fun Fact: Apprentice at Vuyani Dance Company


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Manana Ramongae

Native: Petrusburg, FS
Res: Petrusburg
Speciality: Gospel Singer
Ownership:  Best Gospel Music Video at VIGO Awards
Fun Fact: .I shared stage with the likes of Brown Mosiapoa,Solly Mahlangu,Sello Malete,Neyi Zimu,Teboho Moloi and Kholeka.
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Maureen Setlhare

Native: Thaba 'Nchu, FS
Res: Thaba 'Nchu
Speciality: Dancer, Choreographer & Mentor
Ownership: Freelance
​Fun Fact: Majors in Latin and Ballroom, has toured internationally for festival performances and management skills
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Mbuyiselo Nqodi

Native: Bloemfontein, FS  
Res: Bloemfontein
Specialty: Theatre Practitioner & Film maker 
Ownership: Director of Connecting streams & Nqodi media
Fun Fact: I have passion for the arts especially working with children and telling stories that empowers my community and raise awareness about woman and children struggles. Provincial Coordinator  of CCIFSA 
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Molefi 'Moh-live' Masilo

Native: Virginia, FS
Res: Bloemfontein
Speciality: Dance, Choreographer & Actor
Ownership: Founder of Afro Groovie Theatre Collaborative
​Fun Fact: ​​Always looking for new and expressive ways to  perform on stage.

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Motlatsi Moeketsi Khotle

Native: Welkom, FS
Res: Welkom
Speciality: Choreographer, Dancer & Facilitator
Ownership: Founder of Catch Fire Waya Waya
​Fun Fact: Crazy when in the studio. Winner of 'Sylvia Glasser Choreography Development 2018'
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Mpumelelo Bernice Mtjekelo

Native: Thaba 'Nchu, FS
Res: Bloemfontein
Speciality: Writer & Poet
Ownership: Spoken and Unspoken Word
​Fun Fact: Began story and poetry writing and performance at the age of 9.
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Mzwakhe 'Mightylion' Khachela

Native: Van Stadensrus, FS 
Res: Bloemfontein
Speciality: Praise Poet. Broadcaster (Radio & TV), Actor, MC, Content creator, Director, Filmmaker, Business Man, Activist 
Ownership: Founder of Azania Arts 54 Development NPO, Founder-Director of Mighty Greener Pasture General Trading Pty (ltd)
Fun Fact: Love cooking and hiking 
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Nondyebo 'Miss Mellody' Mbane

Native: Bloemfontein, FS
Res: Bloemfontein
Speciality: Singer
Ownership: Freelance
​Fun Fact: I am an outgoing person, love being around people. Very friendly and talkative..

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Olukayode Ayobami Abimbola​

Native: Ibadan, Nigeria
Res: Bloemfontein
Speciality:
Sound Engineering & Music Producer
Ownership: CEO Swiss Productions
​Fun Fact: Provided live production services at a dinner parting hosting President Cyril Ramaphosa
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Palesa Ellen Mosia

Native: Bloemfotein, FS
Res: Bloemfontein
Speciality: Acting, Poetry, Script Writing & Directing
Ownership: Founder of Rooted Gaze Productions
Fun Fact: I love helping people.
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Patric Lehare

Native: Petrusburg, FS
Res: Bloemfontein 
Speciality: Actor, Voice over artist, writer, MC
Ownership: Founder of Floating Blade Entertainment 
Fun fact: If it's not perfect, I rather do it again. Take two, take three, then cut. Perfect! 
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Paseka Albert Mohapi

Native: Bloemfontein, FS
Res: Bloemfontein
Speciality: Dancer & Choreographer
Ownership: 9T9 Dgree Productions
​Fun Fact: From street dancing to professional theatre pieces, this well experienced dancer has a vast array of skills when it comes to physical development and training.

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Petrus 'RasBPK' Kaota

Native: Bloemfontein, FS
Res: Bloemfontein
Speciality: Reggae Musician
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Ownership:  TIME BOMB (album)
​Fun Fact: I started singing at the age of four with my grandfather and sisters.
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Pule Paul Peter

Native: Botshabelo, FS
Res: Mahikeng, NW
Speciality: Choreographer & Dancer
Ownership: P3Arts Creations
Fun Fact: I love walking long distances and hitch hiking. Artistic Director at New Brighton Dance company.
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Reabetsoe Matobako

Native: Welkom, FS
Res: Welkom
Speciality: Literature Artist, Film Writer  & Poet
Ownership: Freelance
​Fun Fact: Performed in many festivals including Macufe , Graham's town national arts festival and during YWCA conference in Thailand Bangkok.
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Reetsang Mohapi

Native: Bloemfotein, FS
Res: Bloemfontein
Speciality:  Producer, Songwriter & Performing Artist
Ownership: Freelance
​Fun Fact: Musically known as BigVybz a.k.a Malik

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​Siyabonga Nqonga 

Native: Springfontein, Xhariep
Res: Springfontein
Speciality: Dancer & Choreographer
Ownership: Founder and Director of YOUTH IN ART (PTY)LTD & SKINNED
Fun Fact: I don't eat samp but I'm Xhosa
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Sizakele Mdi

Native: Bloemfotein, FS
Res: Bloemfontein
Speciality: Choreographer
Ownership: Freelance
​Fun Fact: Choreographed 'Drunken Laced Velvet's', 'Beneath the Concrete', Bloemfontein musical, 'Love, crime and Johannesburg' 2018 and three-time award winning 2017 Market Theatre Incubator Trade Fair dance piece, 'Gogoa Mamoya'.
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Teboho 'Sixpack' Kholumo

Native: Thaba 'Nchu, FS
Res: Thaba 'Nchu
Speciality: Dancer
Ownership: Founding Director of Play House Dance Academy (PHDA)
Fun Fact: Contemporary, Afro-Fusion, Hip-Hop, Pantsula, Stepping, Gumboots, S'bujwa & Traditional Dance
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​Thabo Mabaso

Native: Phuthaditjhaba, FS
Res: Thaba 'Nchu/Bloemfontein
Speciality: Actor, Writer & Director
Ownership: Co-founder of RFM Arts Theatre & Brown Coin Productions
​Fun Fact: Versatile Art Practitioner

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​Thabo Victor Moroe

Native: Botshabelo, FS
Res: Botshabelo
Speciality: Choreographer, Dancer & Facilitator
Ownership: Attie Dance Theatre
​Fun Fact:
Has performed nationally and internationally, is a highly skilled and versatile performer.
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Thapelo 'Isonic' Moloi

Native: Phuthaditjhaba, FS
Res: ​Bloemfontein
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Speciality: Producer, DJ & Radio Presenter
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Ownership: Weetalkin Music
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Fun Fact: ​My mind can create visuals, sounds and be able to express it verbally, by drawing, or by creating audio.
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Thembinkosi 'Givenchy' Thobela

Native: Nkomazi, MP
Res: Bloemfontein
Speciality: Musician, RAP & Hip Hop
Ownership:  Hildah EP
Fun Fact: Music Inspired by Brenda Fassie. Worked with PLF music, Prez P, Bzee beats, Lapy Beatz and king Jerome
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Tsekiso Moeng

Native: Petrusburg, FS
Res: Petrusburg
Speciality: Gospel Singer
Ownership:  Freelance
Fun Fact: Worked with Manana Ramongae and Moeketsi Mohale

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​Tseko 'TK Da Poet' Thukani​

Native: Bloemfontein, FS
Res: Bloemfontein/Pretoria
Speciality: Writer, Director, Actor, Poet, MC & Motivational Speaker
Ownership: The Gallants House Productions (Pty) Ltd & CAST Actors Academy
Fun Facts: Directed a theatre play LESEDI that won 9 awards out of 13.
Written and produced Depth Of The Riches.
ARTS & CULTURE TRUST COURSE: Governance in the Arts - Leadership in the Arts - Marketing in the Arts - Monitoring & Evaluation in the Arts.
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Tshediso Kabulu

Native: Welkom, FS
Res: Durban, KZN
Speciality: Dancer, Choreographer & Teacher
Ownership: Afro Urban Dance Junxion
​Fun Fact: Honorary Choreographer with American Dance Company at Deeply Rooted Theatre for 'Reaffirmed and Re-imagined'
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Tumelo 'ColdFire' Mohlokoane

Native: Botshabelo, FS
Res: Botshabelo
Speciality: Stand-up Comedian
Ownership: Freelance 
Fun Fact:
 I call myself Ntate Ramatheola Wa Comedy for I make people fly without wings
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Vincent 'Chicco' De Koker

Native: Bloemfontein, FS
Res: Bloemfontein
Speciality: Professional Actor, Singer, Director and Videographer 
Ownership: Pik en Graaf, Just Faith Productions
​Fun Fact: Appeared on the national television show 'Majakathata', played in the movie 'Jozi Hood', appear in a television advert for 'Radio Sonder Grense' and played in movies such as 'Time Out' and 'Hardloop'

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Vincent Tsoametsi

​Native: Bloemfontein, FS
Res: Bloemfontein
Speciality:  Screen & Stage Actor, Voice-over artist and Motivational speaker
Ownership: LIGHTNINGSTRUCK FILM PRODUCTIONS (BRHT MULTI-PROJECTS)
Fun Fact: Part of a Debating society, Volleyball player, Ballroom dancer.
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Yonela Kozana

Native: YC village, EC
Res: Bloemfontein
Speciality: Singer, Rapper, Songwriter, Presenter, Entrepreneur
Ownership: BAD ART (active/street wear brand)
Fun Fact: I only started performing at the age of 21, I'm also an aspiring author.
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​Zachia Lucia

Native: Botshabelo, FS
Res: Bloemfontein
Specialty: Vocalist, coach and stage management
Ownership: Vocal Divine
Fun Fact: Normal is boring. Unleash your crazy
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Zane Muller

Native: Bloemfontein, FS
Res: Bloemfontein
Speciality: Dancer, Choreographer, Director, Producer, Carnival Coordinator
Ownership: Founder/Director of the Dance Production Company ‘House of Dirty Shakers’
​Fun Fact: Known for pushing boundaries and taking risks in his shows and productions, spanning a total of 15 years and counting in showbiz.
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