Vega Moving Urban Culture Forward
Four Vega Alumni feature in the Top 100 people in SA who are influencing and moving urban
culture forward. Source: http://theplugmag.co/2017/06/13/the-plug-100-100-81
#80: Thabang ‘Tipi’ Manyelo - BA in Creative Brand
Communications 2014 Johannesburg
Polokwane native, Thabang ‘Tipi’ Manyelo, has risen to become one of the
most gifted young talents within the South African ad industry. Currently an
award-winning copywriter at esteemed agency FCB Africa, Thabang has
overcome tremendous odds to cement his place in an immensely competitive
industry. His creative prowess, passion and tenacity have resulted in a
plethora of local and international awards. Keep an eye out for him in future,
he is definitely on his way to creating an unforgettable legacy as one of South
Africa’s most esteemed creatives.
#81: Melusi Mhlungu - BA in Creative Brand
Communications 2008 Johannesburg
Melusi Mhlungu is one of the most revered creative minds within South African
advertising. He is a copywriter at leading ad agency, Ogilvy and Mather
Johannesburg, and was awarded the coveted Loeries 2015 Young Creative of
the Year accolade. The talented copywriter has conceptualised some of the
greatest ads of the past few years and is set to leave an ineradicable mark on
the local ad industry.
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