Vuyolwethu Ngewu

Vuyolwethu Ngewu is a South African creative producer and storyteller with a background in film and television production. With a deep passion for music, culture, and visual storytelling, they are carving out a unique space at the intersection of live performance, cinematic craft, and digital media.

Driven by a love for jazz and its cultural significance, Vuyo is building a body of work that celebrates both established and emerging voices in South Africa’s contemporary jazz scene. Their work blends artistic curation with strong production values, offering audiences immersive experiences rooted in sound, space, and story.

With a background in film and television production, Vuyo blends cinematic storytelling with event-planning expertise to create experiences that are as visually compelling as they are sonically rich. Drawing inspiration from platforms like Tiny Desk and Feel Good Sessions, they are exploring ways to spotlight South Africa’s vibrant jazz scene through innovative formats. Whether curating lineups of boundary-pushing young artists, partnering with heritage venues, or envisioning live-streamed, multi-camera sessions for YouTube, Vuyo is committed to amplifying the voices shaping the future of South African jazz.

Looking ahead, they hope to develop a multi-cam performance series that captures the dynamic interplay of musicians from multiple angles—bringing the intimacy and energy of live jazz directly to online audiences. Through this and future projects, Vuyo aspires to create work that not only showcases the music but also preserves and celebrates the stories, spaces, and people driving the genre forward.