khabodacious
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Taking place on Friday 11 November, its the 2011 Channel O Music Video Awards with a stunning line-up of hot, contemporary African talent, driven by Hyundai.
This year’s event features everyone from hotshot South African newcomer AKA to established Mozambican artist, Lizha James and a head-spinning number of big stars in-between.
“This is Africa’s premier music television show and in 2011 we are back with an entirely fresh staging concept and knockout line-up of talent. Audiences can look forward to all the entertainment value and innovation associated with Channel O at this glamorous continent-wide entertainment event” said Glenn van Loggerenberg, Executive Producer.
One of the highlights of the 2011 Channel O Music Video Awards is likely to be a rap showdown featuring the multi-nominated South African Hip-Hop stars AKA, Khuli Chana going up against Ugandan Hip-Hop queen Keko alongside fellow rapper Navio, Zambia’s C.R.I.$.I.$ and one of Nigeria’s finest Ice Prince.
Other topnotch performances are set to come from Most Gifted Dance Video nominee DJ Cleo and Nigeria’s Flavour whose hit Nwa Baby (Remix) is nominated for Most Gifted Afro-Pop Video as well as Most Gifted African West Video. Also adding fire to the live performances are L-Tido, (up for Most Gifted African Southern Video), Angola’s Cabo Snoop (Most Gifted Male Video) and Professor, who is in the running for Most Gifted Kwaito Video.
For the first time in the shows history a dedicated choreographer – Actress, Dancer and Musician Khabonina Qubeka has been chosen to craft the special dance numbers on the night. “I have always been a Channel O fan and I knew that one day, just one day, I will qualify to work on their Awards show! So, finally being “The Choreographer for the 2011 Channel O Music Video Awards” is a huge honour for me! We have a great team! Prepare to be “MOVED”!, said Khabonina.
VOTE:
- Voting closes midnight Friday 28 October.
- You can vote online now or on WAP.
- Vote on MXit and SMS (send your favourite artist’s code to 083 920 8406, or +27 83 920 8406 if you’re outside of South Africa). You can vote in all 14 categories as many times as you want, but only ONCE per hour.
The Channel O Music Video Awards will be held LIVE on Friday 11 November 2011 at the Sandton Convention Centre.
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Khabonina Qubeka, a renowned dancer, actor and singing sensation is so in love with Randburg and its surrounding areas that she has chosen it as a locality in which to shoot her upcoming music video.
She has a dance studio in Bromhof where she turns raw talent into slick professionalism.
Khabodacious, as she is fondly known, will shoot a video for the single, Make love, in Fairlands on 7 July.
Qubeka who has released her debut album, Abuti, has several dance and acting accolades to her credit. She has a voice well suited to conveying the emotional nuances of afro soul.
A love of dance has earned Qubeka the nickname, dance maniac.
In her latest project, she features young budding dancers with no formal dancing skills. She is involved in youth development and trained the dancers herself.
"I was impressed by their level of commitment. They were eager to learn, they followed direction and they attended classes diligently. This allows for growth and successful team work." - Randburg Sun Newspaper
Discography
Gama Lakho (2009)
Make Love (2011)
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Bio
“ Being on international stages makes me realize that there is so much more I need to learn and apply to my craft, I am thirsty for knowledge and hungry for growth, I believe that passion drives me in this journey!”
CAREER HISTORY
2011
• Theatre production – “The Table” (Fortune Cookie Production Company – Sylvaine Strike)
• Erfsondes SABC 2 Drama (Imani Media)
• Judge on SABC 1 Show – “Dance Your Butt Off” (Urban Brew)
• Released first single of 2nd album titled “ Abuti”
2010
• SABC 2: host / presenter of docu-reality TV show: “its for life” (urban brew)
• E TV: Rhythm City: choreographed dance scene (curious pictures)
• Diski Ddance: teaching the diski choreography to corporate companies, schools and communities
• Mr. South Africa at Silverstar Casino – performed music from Khabonina Qubeka’s album ‘Gama Lakho'
• ABSA capital football Friday launch in Sandton choreographed the opening (company: Aleit Group Cape Town)
• Siwelele in arts project in Bloemfontein choreographed the half time dance off during Celtics and Swallows game (company: Myflow productions
2009
• The Mating Game – Drama Series – SABC 2
• Feather Awards – Winner – “Socialite of the year”
• Miss Teen Soweto – performed the opening of the show
• Face of Revlon – Choreographed grand opening of the show by
Khabodacious Moves Dancers and performed hit single “Gama Lakho”
• Transnet and Sowetan Massed Choir Festival – Mc / Program director
• Department of Community Safety – Choreographed ‘Launch of Values’
and Performed track from Album ‘Gama Lakho’
• Continued with the KHABODACIOUS MOVES DANCE PROJECT - Dance Styles offered: Afro-fusion; Contemporary; Hip Hop; Sensual Dancing (Pole & Lap dancing sessions)
• Department of Agriculture and Rural Development: Conducted a wellness seminar for their gym open day
• Released Album titled “Gama Lakho”
• Invited as a guest speaker alongside American Actor Jesse L Martin (of Law and Order fame) for a ‘BE A LEGEND’ annual youth campaign at Cosmos City Schools. (By Dream Catcher)
• Nominated for a SAFTA (South African Film & Television Awards) for “BEST VILLAINESS” in a Soapie
2008
• Rhythm City – E TV
• Invited by President Kgalema Motlante to the Ceremony of National Orders as an announcer (THE CRIER)
• ‘THE LAB’- Lead role – SABC 3 Drama Series
• Dance Africa – Choreographer, Head judge and Presenter on Channel ‘O’
• Isidingo – Choreographed “100 years of Horizon Deep Celebrations”
• Mthunzini.com – Guest feature (Lillian Baloyi) – SABC 1
• Mzansi Stars – Award Presenter – by Blue Moon
• SAMA (South African Music Awards) – Performer By Blue Moon
2007
• Lead role in “Dramedy” “For Sale” on SABC3
• Lead role in “Soapie Drama” “Muvhango” on SABC2
• Hosted/MC “Africa Day” celebration show live on SABC Africa
• Invited to ‘3’TALK with Noeleen Maholwana Sanqu as a Motivator and Dancer for a woman’s day special
• Founded the Healthy Lifestyle Dance Project - “Khabodacious Moves”
• Founder of KCPR (Khabonina Concierge & Public Relations)
• Board member of Walking Gusto Multimedia Dance company
• Selected to star in a documentary in Victoria Falls (The Home Coming) alongside Rachel True (sitcom Half and Half) and Michael Boatman (Spin City) by “BRAINSTORM ENTERTAINMENT”
• Invited by the First Lady ZANELE MBEKI to a Young Women of S.A in Dialogue event as a Motivator and Dancer
• Founder and designer of’ KHABODACIOUS’ Dance Gear
• Conducted a HEALTH MOTIVATIONAL WORKSHOP @ The Castle, for ABSA management group
• Performed at Carol Bouwer’s MOTSWAKO 200th Anniversary
• Conducted a DANCE WORKSHOP for the DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
• Adjudicator - National School of the Arts “GRADE 12 Drama Awards Evening”
2006
• Choreographed and performed in the SABC2 road shows “Dorp to Dorp”
2005
• Performed in the “Chicago Launch” as an actress and dancer
• Performed in the “55 Congress de la Fifa” in Marrakech, Morocco
• Co-produced, with Tshepo Mabona, Bonita Medical Fund Launch for Free State Soccer Stars – Choreographer and performer
2004
• Toured Europe with Richard Loring’s “African Footprint”
• Performed in Richard Loring’s “Buddy Holly Show”
2003
• FNB Dance Umbrella Award winner
• Madame Tussaud’s “Dungeon of Horrors” interactive workshops – London
• “Tribute to the Pops Show” as a singer, dancer and MC– Spain, Palma, Majorca
2002
• Sun City International – Dancer in Extravaganza
• Sun City International – Public Relations Assistant
2000 – 2001
• “Milk Children’s Festival” – dancer, singer, teacher and storyteller – Canada
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
2011
• Currently studying towards a Bachelor of Arts BA in Communication Science with UNISA
2002
• Corresponded with Learning Resources @ Sun City International
• Graduated in Public Relations and Communications
1999
• Graduated from Moving Into Dance – Mophatong as an Edudance
Teacher – Community Dance Teacher’s Training Course
1998
• Matriculated from Queen
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