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Representation is something we talk a lot about these days and it drives a lot of our conversations around creative output. Are we in danger of focusing solely on demographics and neglecting the actual quality of the work? Brands and institutions are jumping onto the movements the youth are bringing attention to online, the campaigns around Pride Month being an example. How do we avoid people's lived experiences becoming tools for making money? How does one continue to be authentic while recreating self and exploring different skillsets?

Guests :
Karabo Ntshweng Molotlhanyi - Broadcaster.
Lulama “Wolf” Mlambo - Visual Artist.
Nkuley Masemola - DJ & influencer.

Built on ghosts and dreams the acting industry in South Africa has come to be known or best described internationally as a mood! A source of inspiration on the tongues of some of the leading creatives in the world but what exactly gives it that? Performers have come to call this place home whilst monopolising the opportunities that thrive both at home and on international stages. With a new age of performers making their marks- interrogation of creative outputs with a global perspective whilst reimagining inspiration taken from home. In this episode, a love letter to Performers and the pioneers. We unpack the performer’s role, the actor and the characters.

Guests:
Noni Khumalo - Lecturer/Content Producer/MC Social Media Handle
Lemogang Tsipa - Actor and Creative
Theo Bongani Ndyalvane - Actor and Director
Rosemary Zimu - Actress/Singer/Song Writer/VO Artist

A new wave of comedians emerging out of South Africa and taking much of their social commentary to the world stage. Local and international these comedians are carving a market for themselves and changing the confines of what is comedy. Sharp, tongue-tying - is it just for laughs? The burgeoning scenes have seen the rise of comedy online. ’ It’s funny but not a joke’, What does it take to be funny when the world is littered with political correctness?

Guests:
Nia Brown - RadioBroadcaster
Tsitsi Chiumya - Comedian & Writer
Primo9teen Baloyi - Content Creator
Zillewizzy - Comedian & Content Creator

The business of production and the production of business has dramatically changed in the 21st century. Crafting new black images and the power of identity led by younger producers has solidified the cultural capital of blackness. How did we get here and are we staying here? Explore conversations on creativity, culture, consumption and the business of Producing! How is The market (audience) shaping the opportunities? How is this narrative shaping the production and consumption of media?

Guests :
Zimasa Mooshtaffa Vabaza - Entrepreneur & Socio-Economic Commentator/Nerdy Creator
Sive Nkukwana - Producer/ Concept Developer
Bonga Percy Vilakaz - Producer/Writer
Teddy Geldart - Producer

Brands, marketers and influencers. Social media and its power havs opened the world for black creatives and artists to shape many of the brands that we consume. Crafting new black images and the power of identity led by youth has solidified the cultural capital of blackness. How did we get here and are we staying here? Explore conversations on creativity, culture, consumption and the business of Me in the digital era.

Guests:
Sedii Matsunyane-Ferguson - Actress, Casting Director, Content Creator
Kamo Modisakeng - Actress and Social Media Personality
Odirile Setlhare - Culture Curator and Rapfluencer

What do we want to get out and what is the cost? Truth, credibility and humanity, knowledge and wisdom all come with the touch off an on and off button.
How do these things speak to our audience: We have learnt about this industry and yet there is still no rubric, curriculum or standard industry regulations. Is There a method to the madness?

Guests :
Ayanda Sithebe - Casting Director
Paddy Mashoba Mazibuko - Casting Director
Nolwazi Ngubeni - Casting Director/Actress/Human Being
Lesedi Matsunyane-Fergurson - Actress