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  • DJ Steloo - Nightscape 2018 Standard
    DJ Steloo
    The Ghanain DJ and fashion mogul who dares to be distinct.
    Accra, Ghana
  • Beat Sampras - Design Indaba Nightscape 2018 Standard
    Beat Sampras
    Musician
    A marriage of two different musical approaches.
    South Africa
  • The Urban Village - Nightscape 2018 Standard
    Urban Village
    Musician
    The Urban Village sound can be described as South African folk music layered with electric, funky acoustic melodies and a blend of traditional influences.
    South Africa
  • Jakinda Standard
    Jakinda
    Musician
    The Cape Town-based artist's work is an exploration of afro-futurism, black masculinity and a spiritual journey of self-discovery.
    South Africa
  • Design Indaba Nightscape 2018 - Itai Hakim Standard
    Itai Hakim
    Musician
    A musician whose music doesn't fit comfortably into any genre, but could best be described as folksoul.
    South Africa
  • Alec Lomami Standard
    Alec Lomami
    Musician
    The complexity of Alec’s personal composition doesn’t end with his music.
    USA, Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Emerging Creatives 2015: Musonda Kabwe Standard
    Musonda Kabwe
    Graphic Designer / Illustrator
    Musonda Kabwe is a designer, illustrator and part of the 2015 Emerging Creatives Mentorship Programme.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Moonlight Invasions Standard
    Moonlight Invasions
    Performance Artist
    Flee from the real world and plunge into the magic of mystery.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Sylvester Chauke - Most Beautiful Object in South Africa 2018 Pro-account
    Sylvester Chauke
    Brand Specialist
    The multi-ward winning Entrepreneur and founder of DNA Brand Architects.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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    Stefania Morland
    Fashion Designer
    A fashion designer who cleverly combines delicate fabrics to create unique silhouettes.
    South Africa
  • Bennetts Pro-account
    Aidan Bennetts
    Curator
    This designer is a multitalented force between the worlds of decor, interior design, retail and broadcasting.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Pro-account
    Claudette Schreuders
    Artist
    This artist has a stellar record of art exhibitions on the rituals and culture of South Africa under her belt.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • suzelle Pro-account
    Julia Anastasopoulos (Suzelle DIY)
    Performance Artist
    This former Emerging Creative has made a name for herself as a DIY home improvement Youtube sensation.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Mashigo Pro-account
    Neo Mashigo
    Advertising Executive
    Neo Mashigo is an advertising influencer and spearhead of authentic excellence in the field.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Thato Pro-account
    Thato Kgatlhanye
    Entrepreneur
    Hailed as a “new breed of a businesswoman in Africa" by Forbes, Thato is an award-winning entrepreneur, author and public speaker.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Thabisa Pro-account
    Thabisa Mjo
    Art Director
    A South African art director with a background in stage production design and interior design.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Dear Ribane Speaker 2017
    Dear Ribane
    Performance Artist
    "We are because each other." Introducing the Dear Ribane production company.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • library Pro-account
    Shine/Bookery Literacy Centre
    Educational Institution
    This organisation is making a difference to the learning of young children in Kewtown Primary.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • justine Pro-account
    Justine Mahoney
    Artist
    An artist who communicates dark subjects through toy-like miniature sculptures of childhood innocence.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Carine Pro-account
    Carine Terreblanche
    Jewellery Designer
    A jewellery designer who operates between the boundaries of fine art, goldsmithing and wood sculpture.
    Stellenbosch, South Africa
  • parton Pro-account
    Carolyn Parton
    Artist
    A Capetonian designer and artist who sees every aspect of life as an opportunity to create.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Pinda. Standard
    Siyanda Mbele
    Furniture Designer
    Siyanda Mbele is an interior and furniture designer and was part of the 2014 Emerging Creatives programme.
    Durban, South Africa
  • Maria Pro-account
    Maria McCloy
    Accessory Designer
    A creative force, entrepreneur, media mogul and fashion accessory designer all in one.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Albie Sachs Pro-account
    Albie Sachs
    Author
    An activist and former Constitutional Court judge of South Africa.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • DJ Steloo - Nightscape 2018 Standard
    DJ Steloo
    The Ghanain DJ and fashion mogul who dares to be distinct.
    Accra, Ghana
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