Azuri Media

25/11/2023

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15/11/2022

We are led!!

Today we Choose our very own Director Ms. Lebogang Mpofu. We are glad to announce her appointment as the Botswana Coordinator for the Afro International Film Market Festival . We believe that her appointment will benefit all creatives as we take our craft and culture to the world . Congratulations motho wa Mme , re a golebogisa .

19/09/2022

If you are a creative or an upcoming creative, this is a Masterclass you don’t want to miss!

Some of the topics that will be covered include but not limited to:

• Balancing Art & Business
• How Casting Directors Collaborate With Actors & Producers.

Surely a Masterclass needs people who are experts and experienced in the said field.

, a Botswana Director & Producer will be part of the panel on the day, to discuss issues pertaining to the advancement of the Botswana Creative Industry.

, a South African actor and filmmaker, , a South African actress and reality Tv Star, & , a South African multi award winning actor and producer are the international guests for the event. They bring years of experience, knowledge & skill to the table. See you there 🥂

•Ticket price: P1000 , it includes lunch and merchandise ✅
• There will be a performance by (SCAR)

Please contact these numbers for more info and to purchase a ticket:
(+267) 73653878 / 76738898

Venue: Grand Aria Hotel

Video Cred: Top Power Pictures

16/09/2022

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07/09/2022

If you are a creative or an upcoming creative, this is a Masterclass you don’t want to miss!

Some of the topics that will be covered include but not limited to:

• Balancing Art & Business
• How Casting Directors Collaborate With Actors & Producers.

Surely a Masterclass needs people who are experts and experienced in the said field.

, a Botswana Director & Producer will be part of the panel on the day, to discuss issues pertaining to the advancement of the Botswana Creative Industry.

, a South African actor and filmmaker, , a South African actress and reality Tv Star, & , a South African multi award winning actor and producer are the international guests for the event. They bring years of experience, knowledge & skill to the table. See you there 🥂

•Ticket price: P1000 , it includes lunch and merchandise ✅
• There will be a performance by (SCAR)

Please contact these numbers for more info and to purchase a ticket:
(+267) 73653878 / 76738898

Venue: Grand Aria Hotel

06/09/2022

You don’t wana miss this one! 🔥

02/09/2022

12/07/2022

Meet Katso Balesamang

A freelance Creative who aspires to be a force of reckon. He is a creative that expresses ART in a way that resonates with the Nubian kind in the modern world.

He was a student at Maru-a-Pula School from 2015- 2019 and currently studies at Awil College for a Bachelors Degree in Motion Picture.

Katso is an all round creative that has interests in social issues as an active member of his community through artistic expression. He strives to express what he sees and feels creatively as a medium of communication to initiate dialogues about untold stories in the community at large.

EXPERIENCE

PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEOGRAPHY AND GRAPHIC DESIGN (2019 to date)

Experienced in capturing and solving problems using multimedia and graphic design. Highly compatible with computer skills as well as digital editing software.

THEATRE PRACTITIONER AND FILMMAKER (2018 to date)

Acted on "Tsotsi"(2018) and "Excuse Me Mr President!"

Head of Costume Design at "Lenyalo"

Assistant Editor at Box Screen Pictures for "Ties That Bind”

Not only does Katso have a passion for creativity, he also enjoys giving a helping hand to the less privileged.

VOLUNTEER (2017 to date)

Assisted Elderly at Gabane Feeding Camp (2017)

Member of Eden Charitable Organization (2021 till date)

He continues to look for opportunities that will grow him as a creative and a professional in his career.

Due to instagram caption limits, we’re unable to post links to his visual work. Check them out on our page- comment section.

Bookings: +267 75 968 955

30/06/2022

MEET LEBOGANG MPOFU of TOP POWER Pictures

Ms.Lebogang Mpofu is a creative Female Film Maker ; born, raised and based in Botswana. She possesses a bachelors Degree in Mass Communication from Limkokwing University, Malaysia, a Curtin University program. She holds film making dear to her heart and identifies herself as a dreamer, a film director and a producer who has aspirations to become a power to reckon with in this Industry both locally and internationally.
She is the founder and director of Top Power Pictures, a broadcasting and media production company aimed at innovatively harnessing both local and international content plus talent, and presenting it to the world. It also aims to act as a media hub in the film and events industries.

She holds 11 years’ experience in the film industry having produced shows that air on local and international platforms such as Leitibolo Tv Drama Series, Moipolai Feature Film, MOJWADI; the Sower (26 Episodes), BIBLE TIME WITH TASHY AND SOPHIA, THE CHRISTIAN JOURNAL, The Spiritual Breakfast (All currently Airing on NOW Channel, DSTV Channel 290),and many others including her most anticipated 1st Kalanga Tv drama Series, CHEDZA;the Light-Season 1 of 26 Episodes. She is Currently Filming and directing an international show – AFRICA HEALTH CHECK which airs on CNBC AFRICA AND TRACE as well as social media platforms with Gogontlejang Phaladi.

She has had the privilege of Shadowing BAFTA Award Winning director, Director Amma Asante on movie showcasing the life of the late former president of the Republic of Botswana, His Excellency Sir Seretse Khama, "A United Kingdom". Ms.Mpofu's vast experience in the media industry spans from many years ago and throughout her exciting journey of breaking the status quo and being a remarkable female director she has worked with industry giants, like award winner Mr Thabiso Maretlwang of Dee-Zone Productions and Mrs Afentse Lekolwane of BotsWood Movies.

When Mrs Mpofu is not behind the lense she's playing dress up and having tea sessions with her beautiful daughter. One of her greatest treasures is being a mother. She firmly believes in building her home and creating a safe and beautiful environment.

"Blessed is the hand that gives more than he who receives", this is one of Ms.Mpofu's favourite principles and she currently runs a community project "BLESSED HANDS". This outreach program aims to take care of the orphaned, the less privileged as well as taking caring of the elderly community because she believes that their smile is her victory which is also influenced by her God Fearing Character.

PROJECTS CREATED AND DIRECTED

• BLESSED HAND TV TALK SHOW AIRED ON NOW! CHANNEL ON DSTV 290
• MOIPOLAI FEATURE FILM - SHOW AIRED ON NOW! CHANNEL ON DSTV 290
• BIBLE TIME KIDS’ TV MAGAZINE SHOW - SHOW AIRING ON NOW! CHANNEL ON DSTV 290
• MOJWADI TV DRAMA – SEASON 1 26 EPISODES - SHOW AIRED ON NOW! CHANNEL ON DSTV 290
• CHRISTIAN JOURNAL – MAGAZINE SHOW AIRING ON NOW! CHANNEL ON DSTV 290
• LEITIBOLO TV DRAMA – SEASON 1 – 13EPISODES - AIRING ON NOW! CHANNEL ON DSTV 290
• AFRICA HEALTH CHECK SHOW PLAYING ON CNBC
• FUB (FOOTBALL UNION BOTSWANA) DOCUMENTARY – AIRED ON BTV
• WE SPEAK WE HEAL – ONLINE MAGAZINE SHOW
• ROYAL LOFT – COMPANY PROFILING
• MADIMABE FEATURE FILM
• NDADI TALKS EVENT LIVE COVERAGE
Chedza Tv Drama Series Season 1 of 26 Episodes… on shelves

28/06/2022

MEET

Obie is a 28 year old Actor, Voice Over Artist, Choreographer and Sound Technician. He describes himself as a go getter, he is driven by passion and dedicated to his craft.

With the 9 years of experience Obie has acquired over the years, it’s evident that he definitely loves creating and telling stories.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

•2013- Ntwakgolo TV drama season 1 (cast for 2 episodes, lead and supporting roles) he got the Best Supporting Actor award by Dee Zone Productions.

•2015- Pelokgale TV Drama by Dee Zone Productions. (Supporting role)

•2016- Gabz City Lights sitcom by Torch studios. (Lead role)

•2019- Mojwadi TV Drama by The Reel Media. (Lead role)

•2019- Moipolai short film by The Reel Media. (Lead role)

•2020- Leitibolo TV Drama by Top Power Pictures. (Supporting Role + Sound Technician)

•2021- Spiritual Breakfast Talk show by Top Power Pictures (Sound Technician)

Footballers Union Botswana 10th anniversary
Facilitated by Top Power Pictures (Voice Over Artist)

•2022- Sgela TV Drama by Dee-Zone productions. (Lead role)

Spiritual Breakfast season 2 by Top Power Pictures. (Sound technician)

Africa Check Talk show by Top Power Pictures. (Sound technician)

Lehuha short film by Support Act Pty Ltd. (Sound technician)

He is Inspired by every day life and it’s experiences, and he is looking into opportunities to become an MC and Radio/ Tv Host.

Bookings:
Facebook: Thatayaone Obie Baiphethi
Insta: obiebaiphethi
Email: [email protected]
+267 75 694 838

03/06/2022

Meet NEELO!
Of Neelo Management & Consultancy.

Neelo Lentebanye is an Arts, Culture & Event Practitioner based in Gaborone, Botswana.

She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts from University of Botswana and She is an award winning playwright & a published writer.

She is the Art Director of Women in Arts Trust & Founder of Neelo Management & Consultancy- A creative hub that provides cooperate and private event solutions, Arts Consultancy services ( Community and Private Arts Training Sessions, Theatre - TV - Film Scripts, Directing, Casting).

The company's clientele includes Ministry Of Youth Empowerment Sport & Culture Development, Native Impressions, BNYC, BITC, ReMmogo Foundation , FNB Botswana just to name a few.

She has recently written, produced, & directed a short film that has been selected for Piton International Film Festival 🇺🇸.

As a strong believer that there is need for Arts Development in Botswana she has partnered with Baratwa Dance Movement for training kids from local communities. They offer their Arts training sessions to more than 30 kids every week at Tsholofelo Community and are looking to reach more kids from similar communities. The sessions focuses on different mediums of performance i.e Dance, Acting, & Modelling.

Neelo is also an Arts Adjudicator trained under Association of Botswana Schools of Performing Arts & MYSC. She has since offered her adjudication services to both organisations for Arts Constituencies & President Day Competitions. She has also offered her services to local pageants as an arts trainer including Mr & Miss Culture Heritage Botswana & Mr & Miss Police Headquarters amongst others.

For work & collaborations locally and internationally, contact:

Email: [email protected]

01/06/2022

Meet NALEDIE!
NALEDI THABAKGOLO

A creative practitioner who is professional within the arts and culture industry ,who assembles
production from the planning and conception stage to the delivery stage in different disciplines such as the writting ,acting, directing and performance level.

Her name is Naledi Thabakgolo, however in light of rebranding, she will be changing her stage name to NALEDIE.

She holds a BA Live Performance (Cum Laude) from AFDA Johannesburg, an Advanced Diploma in Professional Acting for Camera from City Varsity College and a Certificate in Human Resource Management from Damelin.

Her majors included presenting, Stage and Film Acting.

With an experience in the different creative disciplines mentioned, She has spent many years developing and learning new skills. Graduating from different FILM schools has afforeded her the chance to explore and expand her creative arsenal.

NALEDIE proudly celebrates her recent casting in the Mbongeni Ngema's Born and Black Production and the recent release of her return to music offer: MOYA. This song features Kaizerworld who she has previously collaborated with in the making of In or Out Single about 4 years ago.

This multi talented powerhouse is a co founder of TUESDAY apparel. A clothing line. Which can be pre- ordered on the business line that we’ll share on the comment section.

She has previously worked in the Corporate Industry for the Department of Culture, Sports and Recreation where her duties included daily liaisons with internal and external stakeholders of the University of Botswana, planning, coordinating and managing of events.

PRODUCTION BACKGROUND

2022- REBRANDING TO NALEDIE from NALEDI THABAKGOLO

-Releasing MOYA as first SINGLE

2021
PRODUCTION MANAGER T4 Paya Group

2021 -FILM - LENYALO

2020- THEATER -LOVE LANGUAGE

2019 - THEATER- MORATIWA: MUSICAL
2019 - FILM - THE BET -DIRECTOR

2018-MUSIC-
Released a collab with DJ KAIZER- IN OR OUT

2017-THEATER -BORN AROUND HERE

2011-2016- FILM SCHOOL

2011- BOTSWANA NATIONAL TOUR- MY STAR

2010- RECORDED A DUO ALBUM- ( KRISTAL) in London , United Kingdom

2009- MY AFRICAN DREAM

NALEDIE continues to look for opportunities locally and internationally.

Bookings:
+267 755 98840
[email protected]

28/04/2022

Meet Botshelo Mosweu, popularly known as GIRLY.. or Le International or Sistere Ya Ma2K!

An all round artist who needs no introduction! Girly is a Botswana Kwaito & Hip Hop Musician, Media Personality, Television Presentor, Choreographer and a Fashion enthusiast.

A quadruple threat in our world of the arts: Actor, Dancer, Musician and Tv Host.

Interestingly, Girly has diversified into being a Tv Host, which she does effortlessly as she was introduced to Tv when she was only 14 years old.

She first appeared on Tv as a dancer for Vee Mampeezy in countless music videos, Wizards of The Desert, Lizibo, Starlu, Captain Dira, Mingo Touch, Eskimos, Franix, just to name a few, Girly definitely was a child star!

In 2008 she formed a dance group called Bonandosita which entered My African Dream Competition Show and made it to the finals and won under the teenage dance group category.

She has shared the stage with the likes of Eve and Shaggy, and also danced for Nigerian artist Flava when he was in Botswana.

Vee then took her under his wing and signed her as the first lady of Black Money Makers.

As an actress, Girly has appeared on a number of Tv shows like:

•Chobolo (Film)
•Ntwakgolo (Tv Drama) Season 1 and 2
• Sgela (Tv Drama) Season 1

As a Tv Presenter, she has held her own in front of the camera in the Tv programs below:

•Top 10 Music Show (Maru Tv)
•Mokaragana (BTV)

Girly is a triple YAMA Nominee and a triple YAMA winner in these catergories:

•Best Female Single (2021)
•Best Female Single (2020)
•Best Kwaito Single (2020)

Girly acknowledges God in everything she does and she also believes that God’s timing is the best, looking at the fact that she only got to earn her awards close to 15 years later after starting her career in the entertainment industry.

She currently is still the Co Host of Mokaragana and she’s working on releasing new music.

Girly is looking for opportunities to pe*****te the international entertainment market.

Bookings:
+267 76 170 808
[email protected]

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25/04/2022

Meet Galetlwaelwe Seisa!

An Aspiring Tv Personality, Face & Hand Model.

She holds an Association Of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Qualification from BAC, an Introduction to Marketing Certificate from University Of Pennsylvania, a Video Production and Live Streaming Online Certificate by Udemy and a Servant Leadership Certificate from Project Management Institute by LinkedIn Learning.

She describes herself as a vibrant and a highly motivated individual, disciplined with a strong belief in professional ethics.

She is a passionate, aspiring TV personality, face and hand model who has broken into the television industry.

Below are the characters she has played on tv:

The Missing Piece 2020 - Protagonist (Secretary)

KFC Botswana Commercial 2019 - Supporting role(Bridesmaid) by Swanky Arrays

Bokomo Commercial 2019- Hand model/Protagonist(Mother) by The Dialogue Group

Galetlwaelwe has put some time aside to invest in her skills and talent to volunteer at the following places :

January 2019-present; She is the head of the media team and a vision mixer of a live video production software i.e vMix and blackmagic design for the Windows operating system with features including live mixing, switching, and recording as well as live streaming and broadcasting of High Definition videos including cameras, audio and images for church services on social media channels.

She participated in the organising of the 48 Hour film project Gaborone Movie Screening and Awards Ceremony and awarded for excellent volunteer services on 21st September 2019.

She also had the opportunity to volunteer to be one of the emcees for Elements of Glory Revival Church's first annual youth conference which was held on the 5th of October 2019.

Lastly, she participated in a short film assignment with film and television students from Limkokwing University, Gaborone Campus in November 2020.

She would like to work with leading production companies/brands both locally and internationally.

Bookings:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: mizo_themiz

23/04/2022

Calling all Botswana Creatives : actors, directors, producers, camera crew (the entire film making personnel), fine artists, Influencers (regardless of your following), musicians, radio & tv personalities, fashion designers, make up artists to submit their detailed artist profiles.

These artist profiles will go onto our various social media pages for documenting and archiving purposes and most importantly, to showcase Botswana talent, for any local/ international organization to have access to easily.

We are global citizens, our work was meant to be seen by the world at large. Social media is an exceptionally powerful marketing tool for artists. It gives you a way to share your art with the world, to connect with and be inspired by other creatives, and to get your art in front of a massive audience of potential investors , buyers or curators.

Creatives are advised to be as creative and authentic as possible. Don’t forget to include your booking details.

send your profiles to [email protected]
or Instagram DMs / Facebook DMs

Botswana to the world 🇧🇼🌎

AZURI MEDIA, Documenting and Archiving Home Grown Stories, Authentically.

19/04/2022

Meet Talenta Kodisa!

Talenta holds over 10 years experience in the acting industry. She is a well decorated individual who proudly holds an Associate Degree in television and film production. Her skills are best utilized in multimedia productions, setting and videography, media creativity, branding, brand image strategizing, entertainment media planning, public relations, media liaison, advertising, promotions, promotional events, public engagement, clientele retentions ,after sales services among other administrative roles like office work and data management.

Talenta currently works as a Radio Presenter on RB1, for a youth show called Youth Basket.

She has featured in quite a number of tv productions including but not limited to:

•Madi Majwana stage play season 3&4
•Sky Girls staged play
•The Signature play at Maitisong Festival
•Memory: directed by Nthlanthla Mkwanazi from South Africa, also at Maitisong Festival
•Valentine day movie which shows in Msanzi biskop
•Fatal Sleepover movie which shows in Maru TV
•Chief: an upcoming movie
•Mirages movie which will show on Msanzi Magic
•The Down Payment, it showed at Botswana annual film festival in 2019

Talenta is open to work in the Tv/ Film industry locally and internationally.

Bookings: [email protected]