Industry Leaders Converge for The Throne Influencer & Content Creator Masterclass

The Throne Influencer & Content Creator Masterclass Celebrates a Transformative Gathering of South Africa’s Digital Visionaries

The Throne Magazine proudly hosted The Throne Influencer & Content Creator Masterclass on the 1st of November 2025 at WeWork Sandton, bringing together leading voices, brands, and emerging talent shaping South Africa’s creator economy.

Curated as an intimate and insightful forum, the Masterclass explored the evolving dynamics of influence, content creation, and digital entrepreneurship through in-depth discussions, case studies, and mentorship-driven dialogue.

The event featured an inspiring line-up of industry leaders and creative entrepreneurs who generously shared their wealth of expertise and experience across marketing, storytelling, strategy, and brand building. Speakers included:

• Ntando Zikalala – CEO & Founder, To The Max Brand Management

• Neema Nouse – Creative Director, The Odd Number; Lifestyle Content Creator

• Boniswa Sidwaba – Head of Content Operations, TikTok Sub-Saharan Africa

• Lwandile Makhaza (The Fruity Chapters) – Lifestyle Content Creator & Founder, FRT Studios

• Sadie Torquato – Lifestyle Content Creator & Award Winning Marketing Specialist

• Nwabisa Mda – Creative Strategist and Content Manager; Co-Founder, Pap Culture

• Lindokuhle Mkhize – Head of Business Development, Style ID Africa

• Neo Nontso – Award-Winning Chef, Author & Digital Culinary Entrepreneur

• Nwabisa Jessica Ntoto – Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle Content Creator

• Andrew Berry – Co-Founder & Managing Director, The Bread

• Zithobe Macheli – Award-winning Content Creator & Beauty Writer

Attendees, from emerging influencers to established digital professionals, engaged in meaningful exchanges that bridged creativity and commerce, gaining practical tools to elevate their content, collaborations, and platforms. The day concluded with a networking session that fostered community and collaboration among South Africa’s growing creator network.

Each speaker offered a unique perspective on the business and art of influence, from brand management and creative strategy to community building and authentic digital storytelling.

“The Throne Masterclass was designed to go beyond inspiration, it’s about real empowerment and redefining the blueprint for sustainable influence,” said Caron Kganyago Williams, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Throne Magazine. “The conversations held were testament to the incredible creative potential and economic value that our content creators bring to the South African and global markets.”