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Kamo Mphela 'Thula Thula' by Zandi Tisani

Rob Ulitski - 19th Oct 2021

Zandi Tisani directs a thrilling dance promo for South African artist Kamo Mphela's Thula Thula

The track is taken from NTS's Amapiano Now compilation, celebrating the genre that emerged from the townships of Gauteng and Pretoria and, as the NTS website describes "has quickly established itself as the defining sound of the South African club underground."

Kamo's Thula Thula is riotous fun both sonically and visually, and intertwines playful movement with slick, sharp performances. 

An abstract narrative, featuring a nervous stranger with a briefcase full of secrets, adds an enigmatic layer to the concept, which is an absolute blast to watch from start to finish.

“My motivation for shooting this video was an opportunity to work with Kamo who I see as being a world-class performer," says director Zandi Tisani "It’s only a matter of time before she hits the major league and I wanted to be able to say I was there in the early days.

"With the video I wanted to take her beyond the expected visuals from Amapiano, and create something closer to the cannon of classic pop music videos. Something visually sophisticated but still fun and entertaining.”

Rob Ulitski - 19th Oct 2021

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  • New Director
  • Amapiano
  • Dance
  • Dance
  • Choreography
  • movement
  • Performance

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Credits

Production/Creative

Director
Zandi Tisani
Producer
Peta Sacke
Production Company
Executive Producer
Liam Johnson

Camera

Director of Photography
Chuanne Blofield
Focus Puller
Khaya Jali

Lighting/Grip

Gaffer
Alfred Manzini

Wardrobe

Wardrobe
Neo Seriti
Hair
Lazola Kindness
Make-up
Matome Kgomo

Editorial

Editor
Marcelle Mouton
Editing company
Post Modern

Grading

Colourist
Africa Majola

VFX

VFX
Andried Jager
Post Producer
Sarah Modiba

Agent

Director's Representation
Callan Paul

Other credits

DIT

Jabulile Faku

Grip

Ithumelang Mdodana

Featuring

Nyiko Pedro Horacio Tembe, Letlhogonolo Molefi, Bandile Makhathini, Kananelo Ngaleka, Kabelo Monaheng, Sphiwe, Wandile (dancers)

Roberto Pombo

Stylist (Kamo)

Maps Ralephenya

Unit & Location Manager

Lincorn Mkhabela

Production Assistant

Tebogo Nkayane

Location Security

Banele Sibisi, Themba Ntando, Sifiso Mbatha, Martin Ndlovu

Medic/Compliance

Tegan Wentzel

Runners

Vuyo Mnyani, Afrika Sekhamane

Crew Agents

Saskia Stuart-Clark (Krew Kut), Lindi Haskel (Top Techs)

Online

Chad Naidoo

After Effects

Andries Jager

Audio

Sean Jefferis

Producer

Sarah Modiba

Rob Ulitski - 19th Oct 2021

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