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(19*- ) Writer, performer, life-skills facilitator and actress. Aslo known as [[Lebo Mashile]].
 
(19*- ) Writer, performer, life-skills facilitator and actress. Aslo known as [[Lebo Mashile]].
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== Biography ==
  
 
Born to exiled South African parents in the United States of America in 1979. The family returned to South Africa in the mid-1990s after the first democratic elections in the country.  
 
Born to exiled South African parents in the United States of America in 1979. The family returned to South Africa in the mid-1990s after the first democratic elections in the country.  
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She currently lives in Johannesburg with her son.
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== Training ==
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She attended the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) to study law and international relations, but found herself drawn to the arts.
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== Career ==
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She caught the public eye at the turn of the century with her hip-hop inspired poetry. Mashile captured a large audience and was soon a household name. In 2002, Mashile, together with fellow women poets Myesha Jenkins, Ntsiki Mazwai and Napo Masheane founded the spoken word collective Feel–a–sister.
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In 2005 Mashile published her first anthology of poems titled In a ribbon of rhythm, her second anthology, Flying above the sky, was published in 2008. From 2007 to 2008, Mashile wrote a column titled In her shoes for True Love Magazine.
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She has also recorded live poetry performances, one of which -  combined with hip-hop, house music and R&B - resulted in the album, ''Lebo Mashile Live''.
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==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance==
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=== Stage ===
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Mashile appeared in a number of theatre productions as actress and performance poet. Productions include  ''[[Threads]]'' (a fusion of dance, music and poetry) staged at the [[Grahamstown Festival|National Arts Festival]] in Grahamstown.
  
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In 200* she scripted and performed in ''[[Roses and Angels]]'', a groundbreaking play focused on mental health in South African communities.  In 2003 she became a co-founder of [[The Feela Sistah! Spoken Word Collective]] and in 2004 they created and performed ''[[This is Not An Intellectual Experience]]''. 
  
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In 200* she scripted and performed in ''[[Roses and Angels]]'', a groundbreaking play focused on mental health in South African communities.  *In 2003 she became a co-founder of [[The Feela Sistah! Spoken Word Collective]] and in 2004 they created and performed ''[[This is Not An Intellectual Experience]]''.  In 2004 Mashile made her first feature film appearance in Hotel Rwanda.  She became the presenter of the popular and acclaimed SABC documentary series Latitude. Performance poet Lebohang Mashile.
 
  
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=== Film ===
  
  
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Names: Mashile, Lebo
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In 2004 Mashile made her first feature film appearance in ''[[Hotel Rwanda]]''. 
  
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Born: 1979, United States of America
 
  
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In summary: Poet, actress, TV presenter and performer.
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=== Radio and television ===
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Lebogang Mashile was born to exiled South African parents in the United States of America in 1979. The family returned to South Africa in the mid-1990s after the first democratic elections in the country. Mashile later attended the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) to study law and international relations, but found herself drawn to the arts. She caught the public eye at the turn of the century with her hip-hop inspired poetry. Mashile captured a large audience and was soon a household name. In 2002, Mashile, together with fellow women poets Myesha Jenkins, Ntsiki Mazwai and Napo Masheane founded the spoken word collective Feel–a–sister.
 
  
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A talented actress, Mashile made her acting debut in the 2004 film, Hotel Rwanda. She has also appeared in a number of theatre productions. As a performer, Mashile took part in a fusion of dance, music and poetry titled Threads staged at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. She has recorded a live poetry performance which was combined with hip-hop, house music and R&B which resulted in the album, Lebo Mashile Live.
 
  
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In 2005 Mashile published her first anthology of poems titled In a ribbon of rhythm, her second anthology, Flying above the sky, was published in 2008. From 2007 to 2008, Mashile wrote a column titled In her shoes for True Love Magazine.
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Her first appearance as a presenter was on the SABC documentary series ''[[L'Attitude]]'' (which she also co-produced.).
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Later she presented [[Great Expectations]], a show about pregnancy and motherhood. She is also an ambassador for the [[Film and Publication Board]]'s ''Say NO to child pornography'' campaign.
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== Awards, etc ==
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Named one of the top 100 youths in South Africa in 2006, 2007 and 2009. Her poetry earned her the prestigious Noma Award for publishing in Africa, and in 2012 she was named one of the top 100 South Africans by ''New African Magazine''.
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== Sources ==
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Lebo Mashile, "Biography",[online] Available at:lebomashile.tumblr.com[Accessed on 25 February 2014]
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• Wanner Z. ,"Profiles 8 South African Women Writers",From African Writing [online] Available at: www.african-writing.com[Accessed on 25 February 2014]
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Lebo Mashile in [[South African History Online]] Available at http://www.sahistory.org.za/people/lebo-mashile. (Accessed on 14 March 2014)
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Go to [[South African Theatre/Bibliography]]
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Mashile’s first presenting job was on the programme L’Attitude, which she also co-produced. The programme was designed to bring to the fore-front issues and parts of South Africa that the average South African was not exposed to. It ran for three seasons, enjoying an audience of about 2 million viewers. She went on to present a game show titled Drawing the line on SABC 2. Currently, Mashile presents Great Expectations, a show about pregnancy and motherhood. She is also an ambassador for the Film and Publication Board’s Say NO to child pornography campaign.
 
  
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Mashile has been recognised for her diverse talents in South Africa and the rest of Africa. She was named one of the top 100 youths in South Africa in 2006, 2007 and 2009. Her poetry earned her the prestigious Noma Award for publishing in Africa, and in 2012 she was named one of the top 100 South Africans by New African Magazine. She regularly takes part in social commentary and debate shows in the country. She currently lives in Johannesburg with her son.
 
  
 
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Revision as of 06:50, 14 March 2014

(19*- ) Writer, performer, life-skills facilitator and actress. Aslo known as Lebo Mashile.

Biography

Born to exiled South African parents in the United States of America in 1979. The family returned to South Africa in the mid-1990s after the first democratic elections in the country. She currently lives in Johannesburg with her son.



Training

She attended the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) to study law and international relations, but found herself drawn to the arts.

Career

She caught the public eye at the turn of the century with her hip-hop inspired poetry. Mashile captured a large audience and was soon a household name. In 2002, Mashile, together with fellow women poets Myesha Jenkins, Ntsiki Mazwai and Napo Masheane founded the spoken word collective Feel–a–sister.

In 2005 Mashile published her first anthology of poems titled In a ribbon of rhythm, her second anthology, Flying above the sky, was published in 2008. From 2007 to 2008, Mashile wrote a column titled In her shoes for True Love Magazine.

She has also recorded live poetry performances, one of which - combined with hip-hop, house music and R&B - resulted in the album, Lebo Mashile Live.

Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance

Stage

Mashile appeared in a number of theatre productions as actress and performance poet. Productions include Threads (a fusion of dance, music and poetry) staged at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown.

In 200* she scripted and performed in Roses and Angels, a groundbreaking play focused on mental health in South African communities. In 2003 she became a co-founder of The Feela Sistah! Spoken Word Collective and in 2004 they created and performed This is Not An Intellectual Experience.


Film

In 2004 Mashile made her first feature film appearance in Hotel Rwanda.


Radio and television

Her first appearance as a presenter was on the SABC documentary series L'Attitude (which she also co-produced.).

Later she presented Great Expectations, a show about pregnancy and motherhood. She is also an ambassador for the Film and Publication Board's Say NO to child pornography campaign.


Awards, etc

Named one of the top 100 youths in South Africa in 2006, 2007 and 2009. Her poetry earned her the prestigious Noma Award for publishing in Africa, and in 2012 she was named one of the top 100 South Africans by New African Magazine.

Sources

Lebo Mashile, "Biography",[online] Available at:lebomashile.tumblr.com[Accessed on 25 February 2014]

• Wanner Z. ,"Profiles 8 South African Women Writers",From African Writing [online] Available at: www.african-writing.com[Accessed on 25 February 2014]


Lebo Mashile in South African History Online Available at http://www.sahistory.org.za/people/lebo-mashile. (Accessed on 14 March 2014)

Go to South African Theatre/Bibliography

Return to

Return to ESAT Personalities N

Return to South African Theatre Personalities

Return to The ESAT Entries

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References •Lebo Mashile, "Biography",[online] Available at:lebomashile.tumblr.com[Accessed on 25 February 2014] • Wanner Z. ,"Profiles 8 South African Women Writers",From African Writing [online] Available at: www.african-writing.com[Accessed on 25 February 2014]


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Return to South African Theatre Personalities

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