Performer; Playwright; Director; Producer & Theatre Lecturer

Bongani Bennedict Masango, a multi-talented screen and theatre actor, writer, and director! With a true passion for film, Bongani has made his mark as an Associate Producer and cast coordinator for the captivating film “MATWETWE.” His creativity extends to writing and directing the thought-provoking web-series “NGEVI” in 2020.Bongani’s journey in the performing arts has taken him far and wide. He collaborated with Princess Mhlongo in the production “TRAPPED,” which graced stages in Grahamstown in 2012 and Austria’s Saulzburg Arts Festival. Audiences may also recognize him from the reality TV show “Life’s a Stage” on SABC 1.

Continuing to advance his career, Bongani has worked alongside esteemed director Mpumelelo Paul Grootboom, appearing in plays such as the adaptation of “UNCLE VANYA” (2013), “RELATIVITY” (2013), and “PROTEST” (2014).

He has also contributed his acting skills in director Aubrey Sekhabi’s production of “SOPHIATOWN” (2017-2019). Bongani’s talents aren’t limited to acting; he has also made his mark as a director, producer and writer in theatre, further crediting him as a directing and acting part-time Lecturer at Tshwane University of Technology.

His notable works include “ROAD TO DAMASCUS” (2013 & 2015), “THE KRAAL” (2015), “KWA NHLIZIYO VILLAGE” (2010-2023), Paul Surridge’s “THE BROTHER’S WIFE” (2017 & 2023), and J.P Clark’s “SONG OF A GOAT” (2012).

His revolutionary production titled “LIBERATION” (2017) in Zimbabwe earned him a prestigious NAMA Award, followed by another NAMA Award Winning production, “UKAMA” (2018-2019 & 2023).

He also received the Social Impact Award at the Kopanong Arts Festival for his production, “MAS’KITLANA” (2018). He has founded contemporary initiatives which are the annual Zes’khethu Storytelling Festival, established in 2018 and The Bridge Repertory, founded in 2022.

Driven by his love for travel and a desire to make a difference, Bongani took the stage in the internationally acclaimed production “DARK NOON” (2019 – present), premiering in Denmark (Copenhagen) under the direction of Tue Biering and Nhlanhla Mahlangu. Launching the year 2025 with a blast, he recently became the Assistant Director of a South African classic play My Children, My Africa!, alongside Aubrey W Sekhabi which premiered at The South African State Theatre.