Bokang, a rising star

Barely a year ago, she was an extra playing a character of a slay queen in the South African Telenova, The Queen. Little did she know that in a few months time, she will land a job as a presenter in one of the biggest township television station.

New kid on the block, Bokang Lebina

Bokang Lebina,24 couldn't contain her excitement when her form of being a presenter on Soweto TV was approved. For a week, she will be presenting Kasi Vibe,  a music show on the station based in the famous township Soweto on Vilakazi Street, Orlando West.

Bokang visiting the Trending SA studio with mentor, Nonhle Thema and class

The talented youngster, was one of the South African, upcoming talents that was mentored by veteran tv presenter, Nonhle Tema. But her love for TV and arts had always been there when she was growing up.  She has appeared as a guest presenter on the children's programme, Yo-TV and a commercial Nik Naks advert. "I've always been a creative person. My grandmother taught me how to sew when I was young. I wanted to be a model too but I was told, I was too short for it. But I have never pursued my dream even after completing matric at Mondeor High.

Go getter Bokang Bouncy Lebina

Though her strong background is that of an actor, landing a cameo role on Mzansi Magic's drama The Qeen. This after she couldn't continue financing her studies in advertising at Boston Media House, Bokang felt polishing her skills in what she also love wouldn't be a problem.

Guest presenter on Kasi Vibes

"I guess when you truly love something, you go after it. This is also what I would advise young and upcoming artist to never give up. If its something you truly love. Work hard have patient and faith and also show interest too but never give up," she said.

Bokang is one of the aspiring presenters who are mentored by Nonhle Thema

With the entertainment being so pretentious Bokang says she hope she is able to bring her unique self to the table. This an advise she got from American TV host Steve Harvey when he had a group of high school students who were confused on which field to take for college. "The one Thing you do every morning when you wake up and the last thing you do before you go to bed will lead you where you want to go". For Bokang who describe herself as being shy but outspoken those words sparked the fire in her.

Busy in rehearsing for her role as a new presenter

"I was always comfortable in my own skin.I will come and promote self love because the industry is full of pretentious people. Some pretending to be something they are not because they think people love what they do. People will love you as you as you are. I also dont place value in material things hence I'm able to grow at my own pace in the industry," she said.
TEN THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT BOKANG:
1 She can sing and think she is a good singer at it too
2.She makes her own clothes
3. She's very shy and hates attention
4.She is a good cook with the interest of going to a culinary school to learn more about food
5.She's funny
6. She spent some time in Lesotho during her childhood years
7.She has never had fake nails
8.She makes her own wigs
9. Doesn't really like make up
10. She is a homebody and enjoys her own company

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TCA's Nonhle Thema, serves us branding and business skills

Leaders know when to quit and leaders know when they need to train others.

Nonhle Thema teaching me a lot including business branding

That's what I had in  mind when I found myself registering at Nonhle Thema's Talent Coaching Academy (TCA). To be quite honest, I didn't really know what I really wanted to do but since I had more time in my hand and business was not that busy these past two month, I saw myself at the school in the affluent suburb of Fourways, Johannesburg. Thema recently opened the  art grooming school and among other things she coaches include  presenting for TV,acting,social media coaching school and business branding.
Lets be honest who best to learn these skills from but a person who has walked the path before you? It might not be similar but hey, it doesn't hurt to live a little and gaining new skills at the same time right.

TNA Class of 2018

Nonhle has credible credentials which include being  a business woman herself, a former global ambassador for the hair product, Dark and Lovely global replacing Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland. She has traveled the world as a presenter at Channel O and went on to  present numerous shows interviewing international celebrities such as P.Daddy, Chris Brown and Rihanna. A daughter of veteran actress and former beauty queen, Cynthia and author and journalist, Derrick. So here I was on Saturday with a group of other aspiring actors, models, presenters in a class taught by Nonhle herself. The school is still new so I guess that's the other reason she can give each student individual attention. They discussed everything from the correct seating posture,walk, always smile and what her students were up to the past weekend. From the on go, I'm introduced to her love for God and stresses about why she believe teaching is her calling. She draws from her life experiences to demonstrate what God can do for you and what he can do too if you forget him along the way. Her classes have positive vibes.