The event which has been themed, Women Shaping 2025, will be taking place at The Roof Fourways, Johannesburg on Friday, 21 November, says the agency.

The Ko.Kreate event will boast several women who have shaped culture and conversations across the industry and will be hosted by none other than award winning Broadcaster and PR Manager, Lebang Kgosana. In addition to the host, reputable brands such as Black Crown Gin, Lil-Lets SA, Spotify Africa and Nilotiqa have also come on board as Ko.Kreators to make this event a success alongside the team, adds the agency.

The event is more than a year-end gathering; it is a moment of reflection, recognition and restoration. It's a space for women of colour in the South African creative landscape to pause, savour joy and recharge as they prepare to step into the new year, says the agency.

A Celebration of Those Who've Shaped 2025

From thought leadership panels, self-acceptance rituals and a moment to unwind, the Ko.Kreate Year-End blends inspiration with empowerment featuring some of South Africa's women across different panels, adds the agency.

The panel features game-changing women who have carved their way into memory, time and history from all over the world. 

According to the agency, the following people will be present:

Glow Panel: Sponsored by Nilotiqa

  • Personal Branding Master Class by Lebang Kgosana (BBB Agency).
  • A guided meditation and sound bath by Tarin Calmeyer.
  • Own Your Crown session by Thokozile Mangwiro (Nilotiqa CEO).

The Growth Session: International panel Sponsored by Spotify

  • Enoma Edevbaro — Head of SEK social (Finland).
  • Dej Saunders — CEO Our Bodega & Strategist at LERMA, (Huston Texas).
  • STAR Kachisa — Head of Marketing at Spotify (Sub-Sahara Africa).
  • Thembalethu Msibi and Wandile Collis -— Co-Founders Black Swan (SA).
  • Lorraine Kondo — Chief Operations Officer Bergast (Harare, Zimbabwe).

Gain Session: 2025 Changemakers Sponsored by Lil-Lets SA

  • Qhakaza Mbali Mohare — Chief Operating Officer at Digify Africa.
  • Fran Luckin — Open Chair Board Member.
  • Khanyi Modiba — Metropolitan Republic; Cannes Young Lion.
  • Thandeka Gilbert — McCann; Award Winning Creative Director.

The event will close with the afternoon featuring Black Crown Gin cocktails and mocktails, accompanied by beats by Lerato Mbangeni, concludes the agency.

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