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Mpho Moutlana

May 21, 2019 By Owen Swanson

Mpho Moutlana

Mpho Moutlana is a passionate voice-over artist, MC, former radio host and talented singer who hails from the city of Polokwane, in Limpopo. His love for voice and music goes back to childhood when his parents were voice characters in Sepedi radio dramas on the then, Radio Lebowa as well as members of the world acclaimed choir, Seshego Choral Society.

Mpho is the former radio presenter of a weekly show on Energy Fm, a community station, where he hosted a Gospel radio show from 2014-2017 and had the opportunity to interview some of the renowned Gospel artists of our time. He has also had the opportunity to share the stage with some of these. Mpho has been at the helm as a MC for various corporate events hosted by some of the top banks and insurance companies, including ABSA and Momentum.

In 2011 he became winner of the first ever “Stars In Your Eyes” competition by Sun International, beating over 1200 other contestants to gain the top spot. He was awarded a bursary to study music and the creative arts, but later converted that to cash and used it to fund his business pursuits. Mpho has been a lead singer for various shows, including Hero, a production performed at the Barnyard Theatres, for which he was also co-writer.

In 2013 Mpho was a contestant in the Top Billing Presenter Search and made it all the way to the Top 100 spot, making him only one of 2 people to get chosen from the Polokwane leg of the search. Mpho has a love for public speaking and often gets invited to schools and churches to give motivational talks to the youth.

Mpho has furthermore worked on events and projects as the brainchild, co-organiser and coordinator. Some of those include Limpopo Business Symposium, the writing and launch of a book by Princess Tsakani Nkambule as well as exhibitions. He has ambitions to become a very successful and philanthropic entrepreneur, a best-selling author, recording artist and world-renowned speaker, even broadcasting his material to the rest of the world through his own television network.

For bookings or more information on Mpho, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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Refiloe ‘Fifi’ Khoali

March 18, 2019 By Owen Swanson

Refiloe 'Fifi' Khoali

Refiloe Khoali aka ‘Fifi’ is a self-professed radioholic from a small town called Nigel in the East Rand. She’s been working in the radio industry on the mic and behind the scenes for more than 15 years, so to say she lives and breathes radio is spot on! Fifi has always been passionate about media and has carved her career around that passion, she’s a senior copywriter and heads up production at one of SA’s commercial radio stations. Her first voice over gig was at 17 years old and she’s been hooked ever since. Fifi’s experience as a copywriter makes her easy to work with as she knows what is expected of her and takes direction well, plus she’s versatile!

FUN FACT: She was once a record holder for the longest radio show (57 hours)

For bookings or more information on Refiloe, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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Helen Herimbi

March 18, 2019 By Owen Swanson

Helen Herimbi

Helen Herimbi has been an arts and entertainment journalist for 12 years. She has sat down with everyone from Babyface to Babes Wodumo. She has a general love for the entertainment scene, in particular Urban African music.

Branching into voice overs was not a major leap as Helen has produced and presented on Touch HD's platform. She also produces and records a podcast "i(m)bali" which she now showcases live.

Her modern and young tonality is fresh and lends itself to the current trends of the voice over market.

For bookings or more information on Helen, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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Siv Ngesi – CPT

January 22, 2019 By Owen Swanson

Siv Ngesi - CPT

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Three time SAFTA nominated Sivuyile “Siv” Ngesi is one of SA’s most dynamic performers, whose diverse talents have seen him making waves in the South African entertainment industry. He is a sought after comedian, popular television presenter, prolific actor, MC, and Producer, and a social media sensation. Little wonder his accolades include The Mail and Guardian’s Most influential young South African 2011, one of Destiny Man’s most influential men under the age of 40, You magazines most stylish celebrity, GQ’s top dressed man for 2014, a coveted place in the Cosmo sexiest man calendar 2015, and a place in the IMDB Top 10 best working South African actors overseas.

Siv began performing at the age of nine, as Gavrosh in Les Miserables. Not only did he tour Asia with the show, but was also invited to sing a piece from the musical at Nelson Mandela’s birthday party. Since then, his love of performing has taken him from local to international arenas, with him featuring in films such as World Unseen, Zeenon Z3 , Schweitzer, Clint Eastwood’s Invictus and alongside Edris Elba in Long Walk To Freedom. His television credits include, SIES, League of Glory, the Adventures of Sinbad, Double Shift, Interrogation Room, and the hit American TV series, 24, with Keifer Sutherland.

As adventurous presenter on the magazine programme Man Cave, charming cooking show host on Jou Ma se Chef and traveling around the world on Winginit .. as host of corporate events and conferences from Durban to Dubai, and online social commentator, he brings his unique Siv brand to all he does. As a multi award winning comedian, Siv truly comes into his own. He has performed at every venue, and to every audience possible in South Africa, as well as to rave reviews in the Arab Emirates, the UK and the USA.

Apart from performing in his own One Man comedy shows, Siv has also produced numerous others , featuring some of South Africas finest comedians and performers. These have won prestigious awards, and played to sold out audiences and standing ovations. Not content with capturing just one market, Siv’s newly formed company, “Our Company” also co produces the local SABC 3 cooking show, Jou Ma se Chef, where comedians and their moms compete against other famous South Africans in a fun feisty cook off. Our Company” is currently in pre-production on a number of projects, including an hilarious local feature film, set in Orania, with Siv as the lead. Driven by a desire to be the very best he was born to be, Siv Ngesi is a proudly South African star on the rise, and a blazing star to watch out for.

For bookings or more information on Siv, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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Tiro Matlhape

November 28, 2018 By Owen Swanson

Tiro Matlhape

With his background in Marketing, Tiro specializes in helping individuals and companies increase target-market visibility by his forward thinking approach to planning with the fundamental goal of achieving a sustainable competitive advantage. He’s committed to staying current with trends and constantly challenging himself to learn as much as possible. As an avid lover of animated films, he would constantly try and replicate the voices of his favorite childhood characters and has always thought he had the talent to get into the same line of work as a Voice Over Artist.

From reading brainy thrillers to jumping off bridges, Tiro’s hobbies also include cooking and watching movies and visiting and experiences new places and cultures.

For bookings or more information on Tiro, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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Elma Akob

November 23, 2018 By Owen Swanson

Elma Akob

Elma is a dynamic young woman who strives to be the change she wants to see in the World. She is a young and vibrant Bcom Law Graduate and Communication Management Honours student at the University of Pretoria. An advocate for women empowerment, a Pan African citizen and a Voice To Be reckoned with. She has made the Gradstar's Top 100 employable graduates list for the years 2019 and 2020 and is an Ambassador for SA Start Up Awards.

Her Public speaking and presenting career started at a very young age as she represented her province in various public speaking as well as debating championships. In 2015 she made it to the Toastmasters Public Speaking National Championships. At age 16 she was selected to represent the Continent for the Global Young leaders Conference at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. There she received a standing ovation for her closing speech titled “Dare to Dream”. For her selection as the Chairperson of the UN she was honoured with an invitation from President Barack Obama to attend the inauguration of the incoming President of the United States

At age 17 she received a Barclays Africa scholarship for leadership potential and academic excellence. At age 18 she became the president of Golden Key International Honours Society UP chapter, leading over 20 000 members mostly older than herself. At age 19 she sat on the judging panel of the National Public Speaking and Debating Championships Highschool division. At age 20 she completed a Bcom Law degree and received a Mastercard Foundation scholarship developing Africa’s next generation of leaders for her honours degree in Communication Management. In the same year she also became the President of the UP International student's society. Her lifelong dream is to be the Chairperson of the African Union and believes anything is possible if you “Dare To Dream”

She is a motivational speaker who has given multiple Keynote addresses for the likes of Women Leaders SA, KZN Women in Business Breakfast, Golden Key South Africa, and Hillcrest Primary school etc. She is also an MC who has MC’s for TedX talk, University of Pretoria, Women Achievers Awards.

Elma is a dedicated and devoted young lady who strives for excellence in all spheres of life and her people skills make her a pleasure to work with.

For bookings or more information on Elma, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent

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Nambita Ntsabula

September 28, 2018 By Owen Swanson

Nambita Nstaluba

Nams Ntsaluba is an Actress and Producer from the Eastern Cape. She has a degree in Drama from Rhodes University and an Honours Degree in Film Producing from AFDA.

She has significant experience in production and has an intimate understanding of the production process which enhances her capabilities as a performer. She is a professional who takes direction very well and brings a warm and light presence wherever she goes.

For bookings or more information on Nambita, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele

August 31, 2018 By Owen Swanson

Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele

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Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele studied at The University of Witwatersrand where she acquired her Honours equivalent Bachelor’s Degree in Dramatic Art (2010).

She starred in the film “Fanie Fourie’s Lobola” as ‘Dinky Magubane’, which earned her both a SAFTA (2014) and SAIFTA (2013) nomination in the category of ‘Best Actress in a Feature Film’.

She was the lead in the SABC 1 sci-fi series “Room 9” (2012) as ‘Detective Alice Kunene’; she played a supporting role on “Ayeye” season 1 (2014) as ‘Sibongile’, and featured in one of South Africa’s most popular telenovelas “Isibaya” (2017) where she played the role of Nonhlanzi/LethuHlatshwayo.

She has featured on international shows; namely: HBO series “Number One Ladies Detective Agency” (2008) as ‘Baone Magasane’; “Mary and Martha” (2013) a feature film (directed by Phillip Noyce) where she played a cameo role character called ‘Patience’. She also featured in CBC and BET’s “Book of Negroes” (2014) playing the role of the pregnant slave ‘Sanu’. She received international recognition on the hit Starz Network series “Black Sails” (season 3 & 4, 2015-2016), taking on the role of ‘Madi’, princess of the Maroon people.

She won the ‘Brett Goldin Best Newcomer’ award at the 2014/2015 Naledi Theatre Awards for her portrayal of multiple characters in the play “Have You Seen Zandile?” directed by Khutjo Green.

She featured in two plays: “Jero” directed by Dominique Gumede, and “Play” directed by Khutjo Green, which were part of William Kentridge’s“Centre of the Less Good Idea” Season 1 (2017).

She stars in the first South African western film “Five Fingers For Marseilles” as ‘Lerato’, and attended it’s world premier at the Toronto International Film Festival (2017). The film is set to be released in cinemas in the United States of America September 2018.

She also starred in John Irvin’s “Mandela’s Gun” and was present at it’s world premier in New York, Harlem NY (2018). Later in the same year Zethutook on the starring role as ‘Lwandle’ in the Mzansi Magic Sunday evening drama “The Herd”.

2020 has seen Zethu take on numerous roles, namely; a short film ‘Hotel on the Koppies’ written and directed by Charlie Vundla, a SABC 1 mini-series ‘Amazing Grace’ playing the role of Sarah and not slowing down, Zethu played Lindo Cele as part of the ensemble lead cast in the drama series ‘Erased’ for Moja Love Channel.

For bookings or more information on Zethu, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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Sizo Mahlangu

August 20, 2018 By Owen Swanson

Sizo Mahlangu

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Sizo Mahlangu is an Actor, based in Johannesburg.

He was born in America in 1993, and then his family moved back to Johannesburg, South Africa when he was one years old. Sizo studied musical theatre, dance and drama at The Waterfront Theatre School in Cape Town and graduated in 2015.

After finishing his studies, Sizo has worked consistently in Film, Television and Theatre. Some highlights include; featuring as the role of Obi in the fourth season of TV Series, ‘Black Sails’, playing Eugene in National Geographic’s original TV Series ‘Origins: The History of Mankind’ and starring as Othello, in The Galloway Theatre’s production of ‘Othello’.

During the course of this past year, Sizo has captivated audiences through his Poetry and Performance Art, exploring the psychology of the performative identity.

For bookings or more information on Sizo, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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Dimakatso Mookodi

August 20, 2018 By Owen Swanson

Dimakatso Mookodi

Dimakatso Mookodi aka Dima graduated from the Market Theatre Lab in 2002 in Performing Arts. She has worked behind the scenes at the Market Theatre as a Stage Manager and moved to Advertising in 2007 and worked as a radio producer for Sonovision Creatives and DDB Advertising Agency, she is also an entrepreneur and a speaker, was a content contributor for UNISA Radio and Motsweding FM in 2017.

She runs her own communications company specialising in conceptual writing and translation in indigenous languages and also does language supervision in recordings. She also has a company that writes children literature in indigenous languages and produces children theatre productions based on the books they write. She freelances for Insight Media Academy as a voice over coach.

Her love for voice overs developed as she produced a lot of ads and has since been training herself to be one of the most sought after voice over artist’s specialising in Setswana and Sesotho. Her performing arts training and experience as a producer has prepared her for the work ahead.

For bookings or more information on Dimakatso, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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Tiro Matlhape

Elma Akob

Nambita Nstaluba

Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele

Sizo Mahlangu

Dimakatso Mookodi