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< Back Toby Shapshak ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Event details Gauteng Toby Shapshak writes and speaks about how innovation is better in Africa. His TED Global talk on how Africa is solving real problems has had over 1.5-million views, and he has been featured in the New York Times. Toby is the editor-in-chief and publisher of Stuff magazine. He is a contributor to Forbes and writes a weekly column for the Financial Mail. He believes Africa is a mobile-driven continent, about which he has written for CNN, The Guardian in London, Quartz and Forbes. He is writing a book on innovation in Africa, looking at how the problems Africa is solving for itself will benefit the rest of the world. He has spoken at numerous conferences about innovation in Africa, including TED Global in Edinburgh (2013) – which has nearly as many views as Richard Branson. Toby has spoken four times at the South by South West (SXSW) conference in Austin, Texas, on South Africa’s tech landscape (2011); on how mobile drives African innovation (2013): and how music is being consumed (2014); and how innovation is better in Africa (2017). He has also spoken at Intel’s IDF conference in San Francisco, The Guardian’s Activate: Johannesburg on innovation out of necessity, Germany’s Zukunftskongress (Future Congress), Sweden’s The Conference, AfricaCom in Cape Town, TEDxGateway in Mumbai, the GSMA’s Mobile 360 in Kigali, Pivot East in Nairobi, and Tech4Africa in Joburg. Toby was named in GQ’s top 30 men in media and the Mail & Guardian newspaper’s 300 influential young South Africans list; and has won the ICT Journalist of the Year. GQ said he “has become the most high-profile technology journalist in the country” while the M&G wrote: “Toby Shapshak is all things tech… he reigns supreme as the major talking head for everything and anything tech.” As a news and political journalist, he ran Mail & Guardian newspaper’s website when it was the first news site in Africa, shadowed Nelson Mandela when he was president, and covered the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. He has interviewed a range of tech industry luminaries, including Bill Gates and Apple co-founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. Formerly a senior newspaper reporter covering everything from crime to politics, he has been writing about innovation, telecoms, and the internet and the impact it has on our lives for more than 20 years, including the Sunday Times, Business Day, Mail & Guardian, Financial Mail, Daily Maverick, The Times, City Press, ThisDay, and The Weekender.

< Back Ayanda Thabethe Gauteng MODEL | ACTRESS | TV HOST | BUSINESSWOMAN Ayanda Thabethe was born in KZN in a loving Matriarchal home where a purposeful and powerful feminine energy molded and shaped Ayanda’s early conditioning. She took note of this self-sufficiency, no excuses approach to life which inspired her to empower and educate herself. She graduated with two degrees and spent the first phase of her career learning the fundamentals to marketing and business in an extensive corporate career. The entertainment industry came calling and the second chapter of her career was spent representing platforms and brands which enabled her to link her passions for style, travel and the power of culture… all while making sure she became an example that other young girls could look up to. She has graced the covers of prominent magazines such as Cosmopolitan, True Love, Women’s Health and has an array of awards; including South Africa’s most stylish media personality at the SA Style Awards, You Spectacular ‘s Rising Star award, best-styled celebrity at the Feather Awards and Glamour’s most glamourous Award amongst others. This continued recognition of Ayanda’s talents, brand presence and influence has led to brand endorsements with several internationally recognized brands. Ayanda is a seasoned MC that has worked for some of the most recognized blue-chip companies such as Standard Bank Wealth, Unilever, Discovery, and Nestle to name a few. She has mastered the art of adapting to each organisations needs ensuring that every event she partakes in is a memorable experience. She is one of South Africa’s most-followed media personalities on social media which has led her to share her voice to powerful influencer and ambassadorship campaigns which vary from social impact to lifestyle. Her pillars include but are not limited to beauty, fashion, wellness, and fitness, women empowerment, travel, and lifestyle. On-screen Ayanda has shared the spotlight on the biggest productions in South African entertainment including Rockville, BET A-List, South Africa’s longest-running magazine show-Top Billing and is currentlythe newest faces of Internationally acclaimed E! Entertainment as an anchor for E! Africa. On-screen Ayanda has a strong passion for education especially that of young girls which has given rise toher initiative, ‘A Beautiful Mind’ which enables students from all over the continent to make the right career choice through gathering minds and expertise from various industries to speak about their journeys in their respective careers in order to help students to make the right career choices the first time around. ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Email Phone Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Last Name Company Event deails

< Back ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in First Name Email Phone Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Select a date Last Name Company Event details Pop Up Flash Mob Gauteng “Create your very own Flash Mob” Let’s Set the Scene The group is split into smaller teams. Each group will experience a fun choreography session led by our dance professionals. This suits all abilities, challenges everyone and is huge fun! How? Our choreographers are highly experienced theatre and commercial dancers, teachers and choreographers who will guide and coach your team through this process. Expect team spirit, challenging comfort zones and plenty of fun! Your participants will be surprised at just how they can be part of a fully created Flash mob. We create a theme based on your company brand values and conference objectives. Outcome All of your teams come together as one and create a fully fledged, high energy flash mob. How about filming this and sending it viral?

< Back Rhythmic Pulse Gauteng ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Event details Phone Rhythmic Pulse (Previously known as Dolce Vita) is a highly professional, energetic and versatile cover band, consisting of 5 seasoned musicians. Collectively they have a vast background from theatre, festivals, weddings, private functions, television productionsand corporate events. Their collaboration brings high-value entertainment to any event big or small, from background music to current chart-topping hits to fill the dance floor. The repertoire consists of local and international songs ranging from pop, RnB, rock n roll,afro, soul, jazz, house, and many more. They are one of the resident live bands at Katzys, a premier live music venue in Rosebank Johannesburg.

< Back African Anonymous Gauteng ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Event details Phone It is a new twist on our highly successful formula of surprise entertainment with a proudly South African flavour. African Anonymous will thrill your guests with humour and soulful local music from Maweni to African Dream, djembe drums to gumboots, and everything in between. Our singing chef and waiters will bring local is lekker to your next function with this unique act. Be the first in the country to have this act at your next function. Testimonials “I just wanted to thank you again for the amazing entertainment you provided us with for the African Achievers Awards last Saturday. Guests are still talking about African Anonymous and your very talented performers. I sincerely appreciate your patience, professionalism and willingness to help to make this event such a success.”– Lisa-Marie, White Lace Events “The guests absolutely loved them and they were a total pleasure to work with. Thank you so much for helping to make our event a success.”– Edith Venter, The Ultimate Group

< Back PLAY String ensemble ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly event details Gauteng Their boutique-style organisation provides classical, wedding, and jazz music. String ensembles, flute and string combinations, guitar and jazz ensembles are among the PLAY groups.

< Back Gilan Gork ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Event details Gauteng Influence turns the gears of human interaction. To increase your effectiveness, you need to increase your ability to influence’- Gilan Gork. You’ve probably never thought of engaging with a mentalist before, but whether your goal is to train and improve your staff’s skillset, or to challenge their thinking in a more entertaining session, Gilan will help your people to become more influential. Why is influence the most important skill? Our effectiveness in any area of life or business is directly proportional to our ability to influence others. Known as the Master of Influence, Gilan is a corporate speaker and entertainer hired by companies globally for his professional shows and expert keynote talks. Although he demonstrates an uncanny ability to read people’s thoughts, he has never claimed to possess any psychic or supernatural powers. Rather, he has the ability to use skills of influence, persuasion and reading people. Many of these skills can be learnt to increase your effectiveness and achieve your goals faster.

< Back Great Gatsby ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Event details Gauteng 1920’s glamour at its best. Celebrate all that has become synonymous with style and pzazz as you are serenaded by the very best jazz bands and crooners of this decadent decade. Mingle with white feathered showgirls adorned in pearls whilst our fabulous flapper girls get your guests celebrating to the rhythm of the charleston. Perfect for a high end night of celebration and fun darlings!

< Back Leanne Manas Gauteng Multiple award-winning Broadcast Anchor, MC, Motivational Speaker and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Leanne Manas, is a renowned leader on the South African media circuit. From Oprah Winfrey to Nelson Mandela, Leanne has interviewed an impressive range of public figures, heads of state, thought-leaders and local and international celebrities. She has also been at the forefront of bringing South Africans some of the biggest News stories over the last 2 decades. Leanne was recently knighted by French President Emmanuel Macron and awarded with the French National Order of Merit for her contribution for media and journalism and her humanitarian work with refugees on the continent and abroad. She is instantly recognisable as the face of Morning Television as anchor of Morning Live, a hardhitting news broadcast that she has been hosting since 2004. She has been the face of the Vast majority of Breaking news events in an ever changing South Africa, most Notably the death of Nelson Mandela, the dramatic resignation of Jacob Zuma as RSA President and the death of the Mother of the nation Winnie Madikizela Mandela. She has also anchored 4 General Elections, 3 Provincial Elections and 4 Presidential Inaugurations. Her career has crossed international borders with Leanne broadcasting in London, France, Abu Dhabi, Mauritius, Ghana, Nigeria, Mozambique, Kenya, Gabon, Switzerland, The Netherlands and the United States of America. She was recently in France covering the Rugby World cup where South Africa were victorious. Broadcasting everyday throughout a Global Pandemic has been the latest event that has been a part of. The total shift of how media is consumed has been a fascinating part of her journey. Leanne has been quoted as saying, “Being able to witness and tell the story of our ever changing lives is my greatest honour.” Leanne has graced stages around the world hosting and speaking at Major events. Her confidence, professionalism, passion and ability to captivate an audience has seen her gain a reputation as one of the best in the Business. Leanne has interviewed thousands of people in live environments, with this experience she together with experts in the PR and Media industry, have joined forces to establish Manas life. A company that enhances media, broadcasting and presentation skills of corporates and individuals. This is designed for both in person and Online train skills. Her professionalism in a high-pressure environment has been rewarded repeatedly over the years. In 2023 she was Awarded with the SA Style Award in the Media category and also received the Charlotte Mannya Maxeke Institutes “Bring her up Award” in the category Excellence in Social Award for her contribution to Impactful Broadcasting and Journalism in South Africa. Leanne is a four-time winner of People Magazine’s “Best South African Female Television Presenter” and three-time winner of You Magazine’s “Best Overall SA TV Presenter”. She is also the recipient of the Sunday Times/Elle “Most Stylish News/Actuality/Continuity Presenter” Award and You Magazine’s “Most Stylish Television Presenter”, among others. In 2019 Leanne was also awarded a special recognition from the Lebanese Government for her career and humanitarian work. Being handpicked by the late president, Nelson Mandela, as one of his esteemed 46664 ambassadors, Leanne has taken the great statesman’s causes to heart. On Nelson Mandela Day 2015, Leanne summited Africa’s highest peak, Mt Kilimanjaro, partnering with the Nelson Mandela Foundation and Caring for Girls. Funds raised were used to purchase sanitary towels for young girls in disadvantaged communities. Most recently Leanne was appointed a United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Goodwill Ambassador for the work that she does with displaced people around the world. At the time she was only the second person on the African continent to be have been appointed a UNHCR Ambassador. Her work with refugees has taken her too many Refugee camps around the world including Kenya, Malawi, Lebanon and Syria. Leanne has just returned from a trip to Northern Mozambiques Cabo Delgado Province where she worked with forcibly displaced people who have been subjected to horrific acts of violence, torture and other human rights abuses. ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Email Phone Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Last Name Company Event deails

< Back Wedding DJ ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Event details Nationwide Music is the food of love, and we will assist you to find the most suited DJ for your special day. We know many different DJs to suit many differing personalities so contact us today find the perfect fit for you.

< Back DJ DAZZ ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Event details Gauteng With a resume boasting over a decade of experience, DJ DAZZ is the name thrown around the room when talking about flawless technical skills, unique style of mixing, with an unstoppable mixture of raw talent and hard work. Work References: Fifa World Cup 2010 Trophy Tour Aliet Group Events Soulcandi Records Levis Fashion Shows BestBeats.Tv

< Back 2PM DJ's ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Thanks! We will get back to you shortly Event details Gauteng 2PM DJs might share the same name and childhood experiences, but is it their passion for the hip-hop genre that promises to change the perception of women in the nightclub deejay scene?Palesa Manne, 28, and Palesa Maakwe, 30, both originally from Kagiso, west of Joburg, left their comfortable jobs as a tax agent and a bank motor financial consultant respectively to pursue a career playing mainly hip hop at joints around Mogale City. Three years later, 2PM DJs have grown their business and brand as their long list of gigs goes beyond the Kagiso area. “We have known each other since our early teens and we even went to the same schools. But it was after we finished high school that we realised that we were hanging out at the same turn ups (parties) and we seemed to enjoy the same music genre, hip hop. We even joked that we would be DJs, but at the time there weren’t a lot of female DJs around,” said Manne. They continued to pursue their individual career paths but their passion for music was still burning within them until they took the plunge in 2017.