Fezile was the roar of Simba the lion in Walt Disney’s “The Lion King” but that’s just one of his claims to fame. Fezile is one of South Africa’s most industrious personalities, renowned as both a Screen and Stage Actor. A regular face on the Mzansi Channel, he has starred in more dramas and daily soaps than any other South African actor, including Andries Plak, Die Vierde Kabinet, Bloedbroers, High Rollers, Soul City, Erfsondes, Sleurstroom, Hidden City, Friends Indeed, Wild at Heart, Generations, Sewende laan, Song vir for Katryn, Molofish, Isidingo, Mzansi, Friends indeed, The Hidden City, Kelebone, Sleurstroom, Secret in my Bosom, and more. Film work includes the role of Bruno Mtolo in An Act of Defiance – the Bram Fischer story, Cyril Ramaphosa in the film Winnie, Magistrate Mosepe in Dis Ek Anna, Rev Molope in A Million Colours, and Todd Matshikiza in Drum. He was the South African presenter of the BBBC show “Ready Steady Cook” which received rave reviews. Previous presenting jobs include the popular home ownership show “On Site” on TV2, the MNet Book Awards, the “Rock Down Africa music show,” The All Africa Film Awards, the SAMAS, the game show Where were you, and the Loerie Awards. His love of the stage has him returning at least once a year to perform in live theatre. He starred as Lord MacBeki in the Pieter Dirk Uys farce MacBeki. 2008. One of the most in demand voice over artists, Fezile is the voice behind the South African series of “Who do you think you are?”, which has also been broadcast on BBC. He was contracted as the exclusive voice of Standard Bank for a year. He was also the voice of 58 Master Chef SA episodes. He was Conference MC for the Africa Green Revolution Forum 2010. Chaired by Mr. Annan, Chairman of the AGRA Board, and hosted by H.E. John Atta Mills, President of Ghana, the Forum brings together African heads of state, ministers, farmers, private agribusiness firms, financial institutions, NGOs, civil society and scientists, to discuss and develop concrete investment plans for achieving a green revolution in Africa. Other prestigious gigs include the inaugural Old Mutual Soul Sessions road show 2008, the Microsoft Chairman awards, Department of Communications Awards, SA Music Awards, Africa Music Awards and the Liberty Life Challenge.
Client feedback on Fezile Mpela
“Fezile was great and extremely professional, despite many last minute program alterations.” Program Director. Africa Green Revolution Forum 2010. Ghana
“You have expanded on the goodwill created by the World Cup. You made me proud to be a South African.” Standard Bank representative at the Africa Green Revolution Forum 2010. Ghana.
“Fezile was great and was well received by all employees. His ability to communicate in English, Afrikaans and Xhosa got the audience involved and interested. He did not preach/lecture to the audience but rather opened dialogue with them.”
Ayanda Mantshongo. Transnet Port Terminals.
“Fezile was an excellent MC for the event.”
Noeline – Brand Activation.
South Africa World Tourism Month Launch in Qunu
“Fezile is great! And he’s so multi lingual, that was a huge plus.”
Martin Swart. Maverick – Liberty Life Challenge.
“Our function was successful, Fez was wonderful, they really enjoyed his presence, wit and charm. Thank you for the great professional service, that you provided. I hope you join us again in Bloemfontein in the future.”
Tsholo Tlhomelang. Managers Awards. Eskom Bloemfontein.
“It’s been an absolute pleasure working with you both on this project, especially under last minute arrangements – you both made the process so must easier by being so accommodating. Fezile is truly a super guy and a delight to work with ! He kept us entertained backstage ☺☺”
Penny Turner. The Mad Hatter. Launch of Jet for J&B.
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