Thando Thabethe Signs with Rebelle Management South Africa and Issa Rae’s ColorCreative
The actress, producer, and entrepreneur joins ColorCreative - the U.S. management company co-founded by Issa Rae - as part of a global career expansion led by Rebelle Management
20 June 2025 - Johannesburg / Los Angeles - Rebelle Management is excited to announce the signing of powerhouse South African actress, producer, and entrepreneur Thando Thabethe to its growing roster of exceptional talent in the region. Known for her magnetic presence on-screen, behind the mic, and in the boardroom, Thando continues to break barriers - and now, she’s going global.
Since partnering with Rebelle Management South Africa, Thando has also officially joined U.S.-based management company ColorCreative to drive her international growth and amplify her impact on the global entertainment landscape. Co-founded by Issa Rae, Talitha Watkins, and Deniese Davis, ColorCreative’s mission is to empower creators to reach their greatest potential by disrupting the creative industries and championing innovative and inclusive entertainment, making them an ideal partner for Thando's international ambitions. The partnership underscores Thando's readiness to transcend geographical boundaries.
"We are immensely proud to welcome Thando Thabethe to the Rebelle Management family. Thando’s versatility and vision align perfectly with our global expansion efforts, and we’re thrilled to partner with ColorCreative to elevate her reach across markets. This is a monumental step for Thando and for South African talent on the world stage,” said Tanisha Colon-Bibb, founder of Rebelle Management. "Thando is a force, and our immediate goal was to align her with partners who could amplify her unique talent globally. Facilitating her signing with ColorCreative is a testament to her universal appeal and the exciting path ahead. She’s just getting started.”
Often referred to as a modern-day multi-hyphenate, Thando Thabethe is one of South Africa’s most influential cultural figures. With nearly 7 million social media followers, she has spent over a decade delivering standout performances in both scripted formats with international titles such as “How To Ruin Christmas”, “Reyka” and “My Dad the Bounty Hunter”. Through her production company, Dream Landing Pictures, she executive produces Inside Life, a hit MTV series spotlighting female music artists, and has recently completed work on three original Netflix projects (films and limited series) slated for release in Q3 and Q4 2025.
A radio heavyweight who anchors the afternoon drive slot on South Africa’s 947 radio station with her show “Drive With Thando”, Thando also made history as one of the first Black women in the country to launch and scale a shapewear brand, Thabooty’s, which has since grown into a nationally distributed line carried by major retailers.
"Signing with Rebelle Management was such an organic next step. I’m genuinely excited about what we’re building together. Their passion and clarity of vision have been so inspiring, and this partnership with Color Creative takes it all to another level. It means so much to have teams who truly believe in me and in the global power of African talent." said Thando.
This dual-representation structure solidifies Thando’s position as a global force, opening doors across film, television, brand partnerships, and executive production in both African and international markets.
ColorCreative Partner/Manager Raj Raghavan adds, "We are thrilled to welcome the incredibly talented Thando Thabethe to the ColorCreative family. Thando is a true multi-hyphenate whose global appeal, bold voice, and creative vision align perfectly with our mission to champion underrepresented storytellers. We’re excited to support her next chapter as she continues to break boundaries on-screen and beyond.”
Thando continues to be repped by OSM Talent for Film/TV in South Africa and now Rebelle Management and ColorCreative globally.
To stay connected with Thando Thabethe’s journey follow her on Instagram @thando_thabethe and explore her full filmography on IMDb.
For media inquiries or partnership opportunities, please contact thandothabethe@rebellemgmt.com.
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About ColorCreative:
ColorCreative is a management and production company co-founded by Issa Rae, Deniese Davis, and Talitha Watkins. The company mission is to empower creators to reach their greatest potential by disrupting the creative industries and championing innovative and inclusive entertainment. Most recently, the company produced the Tristar pictures release ONE OF THEM DAYS, starring Keke Palmer and SZA, the #1 movie at the box office on its January release, and the #1 movie on Netflix on its streaming release in April. ColorCreative clients include Lashana Lynch (The Woman King), Yura Borisov (Anora), Daniel Ings (The Gentlemen), Teyonah Parris (No Good Deed), Mark Eydelshteyn (Anora), Avantika (Mean Girls), Syreeta Singleton (Rap Sh!t), Lawrence Lamont (One of them Days), Bishal Dutta (It Lives Inside), Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour (Shōgun), Jan Oxenberg (Manhunt), Kira Kalush (Ghosts), and Robert Townsend (The Bear).
About Rebelle Management:
Rebelle Management is a boutique talent management company founded by Tanisha Colon-Bibb with offices in New York and South Africa. The company works to propel talent to their highest aspirations by providing outstanding, all-encompassing representation, transforming industry expectations, and fostering innovative, inclusive global opportunities. Rebelle Management South Africa's diverse roster across Music, Film/TV, and Sports includes Filah Lah Lah who was recently named a Maybelline Africa beauty ambassador and graced the April/May cover of Glamour Magazine SA, Malik Yoba (Kings of Joburg Season 3), Hope Mbhele (Shaka iLembe, Umkhokha: The Curse), Rosemary Zimu (Savage Beauty, Nine), Bohang Moeko (How to Ruin Love, A Wesley South African Christmas), Lunathi Mampofu (Fatal Seduction, Inimba), Thalea Smidt (Banyana Banyana) and Malusi Siboto (Bloemfontein Knights).
