Donna N

 

Donna N is a dynamic and award-winning creative professional hailing from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Her multifaceted career spans radio and television presenting/producing, acting, journalism, music, and event hosting. With over nine years of experience in the media industry, Donna N has established herself as a versatile talent with strong work ethics, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to deliver high-quality results.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

DONNA N (full name Donna Ncube Odendaal) possesses a diverse range of skills and extensive experience in the media and entertainment sectors.

Key Areas of Expertise:

 * Radio Presenting & Production: Hosting and producing radio programs, with experience in executive oversight of programming.

 * Television Presenting: Hosting various television shows across national and regional stations.

 * Acting: Extensive experience in film, theatre, and television productions, including international collaborations.

 * Event Hosting/Director of Ceremonies: Hosting a wide variety of events, from awards ceremonies to corporate functions.

 * Brand Ambassadorship: Representing and promoting various brands.

 * Journalism & Media: Writing for broadcast and print media, news release creation, and newspaper design.

 * Media Production: Radio, television, and film production.

 * Marketing & Public Relations: Experience in marketing and public relations activities.

Detailed Experience:

RADIO PRESENTING & PRODUCTION 

   * Hosts "Singabantu Banye" (We are one people) on Skyz Metro FM 100.3.

   * Currently the Skyz Metro FM Executive Producer, overseeing day-to-day programming.

TV PRESENTING

Hosted numerous shows, including:

     * Zim Cuisine Magazine Show

     * Starbrite National Finals

     * Tjukutja Kasi to Kasi

     * National Art Merit Awards

     * Just Net TV Just Gospel Zimbabwe Talent Search

     * Umculo labaculi

ACTING 

   * Featured in 6 Zimbabwean film productions.

   * Featured in 2 theatre productions.

   * Featured in 5 television  productions.

   * Featured in a Netflix South African production.

FILM

The Lost Letter (Lead) Rebel Film Productions and Early Entertainment

The Truth (Lead) Mhle Nzima and Invision Studios

Wonke (Co-Lead) YaSibo Media?

Ngikhathele (Supporting) National Aids Council Zimbabwe (NAC) and YPN.

Extraterrestrial (Co- Star) IgniteFlix

Amanxeba/Scars: Lead: John Mabuyane Films

TELEVISION

Amanxeba (Lead) John Mabuyane Films 

Burning Altars (Supporting Lead) Serengeti Studios

Queen Sono (Feature) Netflix

Dancing in the storm (Co-Lead) Reality Pictures

Insuku Zokucina (Co-Lead) Homegrown Productions

 COMMERCIALS

Campha Care (Lead) Datlabs

THEATRE

Voices in my Head (Lead) Early Entertainment

Tellers the Musical (Supporting Lead) Nhimbe Trust

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

 * Bulawayo Arts Awards 2017: Outstanding Film Actress

 * Bulawayo Arts Awards 2019: Outstanding Radio DJ

 * Africa Light Foundation Outstanding Radio Host 2021

 * ZimStars Outstanding Presenter 2021

 * Zimbabwe Annual Film and Television Awards 2023: Outstanding TV Actress

 * National Art Merit Award 2017: Outstanding Film Actress Nominee

 * Bulawayo Arts Awards 2020: Outstanding Film Actress Nominee

EVENTS HOST/DIRECTOR OF CEREMONIES

 Hosted a wide range of events, including:

     * Skyz Metro FM Music Awards 2019

     * National Arts Merit Awards 2019

     * Zimbabwe Elections Dialogue 2018

     * Skyz Metro FM Gospel Megafest 2017

     * Women, Wine and Words 2016, 17 & 19

     * Miss Lupane University 2018

     * Premier Plus Maheu Zimbabwe Talent Search auditions

     * Small Scale Miners Supplies launch (Ministry of Mines)

     * Starbrite Zimbabwe Talent Search Finals

     * Just Net TV Just Gospel

     * ZITF Ministry of Information Activation

     * Zimbabwe Talent Search

     * Plan International Outreach

  * Toddlers University Graduation Ceremony

     * ZTA Sanganai Hlanganani Tourism Expo Music Fest

     * Champions Insurance Launch

     * Innscor Brands Launch

     * ZB Bank Anniversary

     * Fazak Monthly Activations

     * Worship Galas

   * Santa Baby Competition to mention a few

BRAND AMBASSADOR ROLES

Past and present

   * Souzah Phiri Designs

   * Ster Kinekor Zimbabwe

   * Habesound

   * Chante Clothing

   * Emthonjeni Women’s Forum

   * Mr Sinkwa

Contact:

Mobile: (+263) 775 194 519 /771 858 005

Facebook Page - Donna N: https://www.facebook.com/Donna15N/

X: @Donna15N

Instagram - Donna N: Instagram.com/@Donna15N

Tik Tok - Donna N:@donna15nbyo

Email: ncubedonna7@gmail.com