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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Production/Creative
- Director
- Zandi Tisani
- Producer
- Peta Sacke
- Production Company
- R
- Executive Producer
- Liam Johnson
Camera
- Director of Photography
- Chuanne Blofield
- Focus Puller
- Khaya Jali
Lighting/Grip
- Gaffer
- Alfred Manzini
Wardrobe
- Hair
- Lazola Kindness
- Make-up
- Matome Kgomo
- Wardrobe
- Neo Seriti
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)
Stylist (Kamo)
Maps Ralephenya
Unit & Location Manager
Lincorn Mkhabela
Production Assistant
Tebogo Nkayane
Location Security
Banele Sibisi, Themba Ntando, Sifiso Mbatha, Martin Ndlovu
Roberto Pombo
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