Tumisho Masha
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South Africa
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Guest Speaker Tumisho Masha is a multi-talented South African actor, voice artist, television presenter, radio DJ, MC, writer, and motivational speaker. Holding a BA in Drama from Wits University, he began his career in theatre before establishing himself as a dynamic force in the entertainment industry.
Masha has garnered both local and international recognition for his compelling performances. He made history as the first South African actor to portray Nelson Mandela in a lead role in the international film Mandela’s Gun, earning the Best Actor award at the 2018 Harlem International Film Festival. His international filmography includes Beyond Borders, Drum, and Catch a Fire. On television, his work spans global productions such as Apple TV+’s sci-fi hit Invasion, as well as Netflix titles Blood and Water, Silverton Siege, and Spell. He has also appeared in British productions including Wallander alongside Kenneth Branagh, Kidnap and Ransom, the BBC drama Silent Witness, and HBO’s Emmy-winning No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency. Additionally, he featured in MTV’s socially impactful film Shuga – Staying Alive.
On local screens, Masha’s most recent leading role was as Gibson Mosia in Mzansi Magic’s Saints and Sinners, which earned him a SAFTA Best Actor nomination in 2017. He previously won a SAFTA Best Actor award in 2012 for his portrayal of Modise Tladi in M-Net’s critically acclaimed drama The Wild. Audiences also remember him as Dumisane Thusong in Isidingo and for his tenure as a presenter on Top Billing, South Africa’s premier
lifestyle magazine show, from 2004 to 2009.
Beyond acting, Masha has showcased his hosting talents at prestigious events, including the 12th annual South African Music Awards (SAMAs) in 2006 and the globally broadcast Miss World pageant in 2008.
Expanding his expertise into production, Masha was the lead actor and producer of The Domestic, a South African feature film available on Amazon Prime. He has also produced music videos and short films that have earned acclaim on the international film festival circuit, with a growing slate of films and documentaries in development. As a voice artist, Masha is widely recognized as one of South Africa’s premier voices, with over two decades of experience. His distinctive voice has been featured in major campaigns for financial institutions, automotive brands, DSTV, and a vast array of retail companies. His presence is ubiquitous across radio, television, and digital platforms.
With an impressive career spanning acting, production, hosting, and voice artistry, Tumisho Masha continues to be a leading figure in South African and international entertainment.
Masha has garnered both local and international recognition for his compelling performances. He made history as the first South African actor to portray Nelson Mandela in a lead role in the international film Mandela’s Gun, earning the Best Actor award at the 2018 Harlem International Film Festival. His international filmography includes Beyond Borders, Drum, and Catch a Fire. On television, his work spans global productions such as Apple TV+’s sci-fi hit Invasion, as well as Netflix titles Blood and Water, Silverton Siege, and Spell. He has also appeared in British productions including Wallander alongside Kenneth Branagh, Kidnap and Ransom, the BBC drama Silent Witness, and HBO’s Emmy-winning No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency. Additionally, he featured in MTV’s socially impactful film Shuga – Staying Alive.
On local screens, Masha’s most recent leading role was as Gibson Mosia in Mzansi Magic’s Saints and Sinners, which earned him a SAFTA Best Actor nomination in 2017. He previously won a SAFTA Best Actor award in 2012 for his portrayal of Modise Tladi in M-Net’s critically acclaimed drama The Wild. Audiences also remember him as Dumisane Thusong in Isidingo and for his tenure as a presenter on Top Billing, South Africa’s premier
lifestyle magazine show, from 2004 to 2009.
Beyond acting, Masha has showcased his hosting talents at prestigious events, including the 12th annual South African Music Awards (SAMAs) in 2006 and the globally broadcast Miss World pageant in 2008.
Expanding his expertise into production, Masha was the lead actor and producer of The Domestic, a South African feature film available on Amazon Prime. He has also produced music videos and short films that have earned acclaim on the international film festival circuit, with a growing slate of films and documentaries in development. As a voice artist, Masha is widely recognized as one of South Africa’s premier voices, with over two decades of experience. His distinctive voice has been featured in major campaigns for financial institutions, automotive brands, DSTV, and a vast array of retail companies. His presence is ubiquitous across radio, television, and digital platforms.
With an impressive career spanning acting, production, hosting, and voice artistry, Tumisho Masha continues to be a leading figure in South African and international entertainment.
Guest Speaker Tumisho Masha is a multi-talented South African actor, voice artist, television presenter, radio DJ, MC, writer, and motivational speaker. Holding a BA in Drama from Wits University, he began his career in theatre before establishing himself as a dynamic force in the entertainment industry.
Masha has garnered both local and international recognition for his compelling performances. He made history as the first South African actor to portray Nelson Mandela in a lead r
Masha has garnered both local and international recognition for his compelling performances. He made history as the first South African actor to portray Nelson Mandela in a lead r
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