Event Description
The African Creatives Indaba (TACI) is an initiative formed by a group of five young Basotho professionals in the creative industry and related fields, namely:
- Matli Mohapeloa – Reputable actor who has established his name in the Film and Television Industry in South Africa
- Lipalesa Kolane – Assistant Vice President for the youth customer value propositions: ABSA Bank Limited
- Lineo Tsikoane – Lesotho based Human Rights lawyer
- Tholoana Ncheke – Legal Officer: Film and Publication Board
- Libe Mohale – Founder of Fun and Class Relations Agency (PR and Branding)
These individuals are often approached by scholars in Lesotho asking for guidance on their career paths in the creative space, most pertinent of the questions being around job opportunities and sustainability in the creative industry. Recognising this gap, the five decided to form TACI: a youth-based initiative aimed at educating, supporting and informing Basotho and other Africans about opportunities within the creative space and how the world is gradually moving towards appreciating creative professionals as decision makers and influencers in corporate industries.
Conference: 13 May 2017
TACI will host their first open mic conference at Lehakoe Recreation and Cultural Centre in Maseru, Lesotho on 13 May 2017. This will be a one-day event that will address the ups and downs of the creative industry as well as opportunities that are available for young Basotho creatives. There will be an exhibition by Basotho creatives which will be curated by Matli Mohapeloa. This will be open from 13 May 2017 – 12 June 2017.
Topics to be addressed
| Topic | Speaker |
| Education and the creative space | Lipalesa Didi Kolane |
| Relationship between traditional and creative careers in Africa (Film and Creative Spaces) | Tholoana Ncheke |
| Business behind the Arts | Libe Swiss Mohale |
| Being an actor and brand ambassador in Africa | Matli Mohapeloa |
| Communication and Human Rights in Africa | Lineo Tsikoane |
The program and event flow:
09:45 Arrival and Registration
10:30 Welcome and House Rules
11:00 Education and the Creative Space
11:45 Relationship between traditional and creative careers in Africa (Film and Creative Spaces)
12:30 Open mic and Break
13:00 Business Behind Arts
13:45 Being an actor and brand ambassador in Africa
14:30 Human Rights in Africa and Communication
15:15 Networking/Entertainment and Exhibition viewing
19:00 End of event
To accomplish the task and successively roll out a sustainable initiative such as this, we need help from supportive media house like yours. Accordingly, the TACI team would like to invite you to partner in this initiative and support growth and development in the creative industry.
Media contact:
- Mr Libe Mohale
Email: libe@funandclass.co.za
Mobile: (+27) 0782950936
Organizers
Mr Libe Mohale
(+27) 0782950936
libe@funandclass.co.za
Contact Information
libe@funandclass.co.za
