Fired up to grow influential media voices that shape Namibian and African minds for a better future, the young team builds influential media brands that stay connected to Namibian communities by being good and honest storytellers. TribeFire Studios CEO Stefan Hugo noted: “Her passion to make a positive impact and her earnest drive to uphold honesty and transparency, are crucial qualities that we need in leaders of media in the new world. More than ever we need responsible, trustworthy media organisations that carry out their work with purpose. Taleni is a leader who will steer One Africa TV and TribeFire Studios’ presence to influence a better future for many Namibians and Africans”. Taleni holds a Law Degree from UNAM as well as an BA Honours Degree (Cum Laude) from AFDA, and she is also a graduate of the African Leadership Institute. Taleni served as a Trustee for The One Economy Foundation, established by the current First Lady of Namibia, and is currently also a board member of the Namibian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Windhoek Chapter. Her journey in television started when she was 13 as a host of “The Child’s Way” on NBC. She has since hosted a number of TV and radio shows. Zellmari Brandt started working at TribeFire Studios as Brand Experience Manager in 2018 and soon after that she took up the position of 99FM Station Manager and Exco Member of TribeFire Studios. Commenting on her appointment, Stefan Hugo said: “Her ability to lead change, combined with her creative industry experience, positions Zellmari as a strong leader for the flux of media in the 2020s. We are privileged to have her passion, creativity and drive on the TribeFire Studios team”. “I am most excited about being part of this group of young, dynamic, influential people at TribeFire Studios, pushing an optimistic and productive culture forward, influencing people for the better. It’s magical!”, said Zellmari.
Christine Hugo, who handpicked Zellmari as her successor, said: “She has the creative, intelligent and emotional quotient required to take the brand forward. Zellmari is invested in the purpose of the brand to ‘inspire Namibians to be the masters of their own destiny’, the very essence that drew her to the company. Since day one she has shown immeasurable commitment and consistent work ethic to make it happen. She does the work!” Zellmari holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Visual and Performing Arts from AFDA. She completed Management Training at the University of Stellenbosch Business School and obtained her Certificate in Leadership from the Africa Leadership Institute at the end of November. Zellmari worked in the film industry, for the National Theatre of Namibia and with DB Audio in Live Events. About TribeFire Studios One Africa TV (Namibia’s only non-state TV channel) and 99FM (originally Radio 99, Namibia’s first privately owned English radio station), became members of TribeFire Studios in 2018. TribeFire Studios is a creative collaboration of likeminded media brands that share a common goal – telling stories to weave a positive Namibian narrative. www.tribefirestudios.com www.99fm.com.na www.oneafrica.tv Tune in to The Royal Hustlers on 99 FM every Monday to Friday at 07h35. (Stream us here) https://99fm.com.na/ external-radio-live-stream/
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