Edmund Mhlongo
EDMUND MHLONGO
Nickname: 'MUZIE'
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR/DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
Born
in Durban
South Africa
Producer and renowned Artistic Director who is the founder of Ekhaya Multi Arts Centre, Kwa Mashu. An MPhil graduate from Sussex University, England. Writer and an entrepreneur.
Portfolio
An SABC 2 TV series co-produced with Mafisa Productions Eddie Koch (13 parts)
A Docu-Drama for SABC-TV co-produced with Mafisa Productions Eddie Koch.
A documentary co-produced in collaboration with Halaqah Media Productions Owen Alik Shahadah featuring President Zuma, Minister Jeff Radebe and Mthunzi Namba.
A drama with ex-offenders of Kwa Mashu on their quest to becoming socially responsible citizens
Awareness production highlighting the issue of child labour as a challenge to developing nations
About the children of Africa and the world as victims of landmines
About the hope of street kids in Durban
A two-hander drama about the need to conquer stigma against HIV/AIDS in society and the hope of living positively.
A musical celebrating the positive achievements of South Africa in its 10 years of democracy through the eyes of ordinary people doing extraordinary things for the country.
A musical paying tribute to King Shaka as the nation builder and unifier of nations. Lead role by the late Henry Cele and Brenda Mhlongo as queen mother Nandi.
A musical production raising a question about the readiness of SA to be led by a female president in the challenges of prejudices.
Educational history
Secondary
Dr JL Dube High School, Durban, South Africa (1985)
Dr JL Dube High School, Durban, South Africa (1985)
Tertiary
Brighton, United Kingdom | 1991 - 1993
MPHIL - Development Studies
Intensive Development Studies programme that includes issues of policy formulation for developing countries
Durbanville Hills, South Africa | 1986 - 1989
BA Hons - Sociology
Research Methods