Bantu Runeli

Bantu Runeli is a dynamic media professional, innovative leader, and the visionary Director and Founder of the Gqeberha Arts And Media Awards (GQAMA). Driven by a profound passion for innovative media progress, Runeli has established himself as a multifaceted expert committed to elevating the creative economy of the Eastern Cape. His professional expertise encompasses strategic artist management and deep digital market research, allowing him to navigate and shape the future of media consumption and creative production. Having personally experienced the industry as a former emerging music artist, photographer, and filmmaker, Runeli brings a uniquely holistic and credible perspective to his current roles. His diverse background ensures that the Gqeberha Arts And Media Awards serve as a crucial platform that truly understands and celebrates the full spectrum of local artistic talent.