Nthato
Mokgata
Nthato Mokgata is nothing short of a creative disruptor. Known by his musical moniker Spoek Mathambo, Nthato has built a strong international presence as a multidisciplinary artist with award-winning work in the fields of film, music, literature, animation and visual art. His latest evolution to commercial filmmaker brings new lifeblood to the industry - the opportunity to create a new visual language, telling crafted brand stories with cultural significance and strong emotion.
Nthato Mokgata’s work defies borders—whether geographic, cultural, or medium. With a career that can be described as more of a constellation than a straight line, he has navigated the worlds of music, film, literature, animation and visual art with a restless creative spirit.
Nthato established a global profile as Spoek Mathambo, a pioneering musical voice in Pan African electronic music. He directed award-winning documentary, Mutant (2020) with an unflinching honesty, and connected audiences to the grit and beauty of local youth culture with the music documentary Future Sounds of Mzansi (2012). His afro-futurist short Surf Sangoma (2022) in the Disney animated series Kizazi Moto, scooped up an Annie Award for Best Animation Series. He is also a published author, releasing his debut novel Ghost in the Drum in 2024. Long form projects include international feature Burkinabe (2019) and A Scam Called Love (2025), South Africa’s first Amazon/MGM-backed feature, a romantic comedy that really honed his skill for comedic timing and performance.
True to his path of constant reinvention, Nthato is now bringing his creative energy to the world of commercial filmmaking. The aim is to stretch familiar brand stories into something fresh, unexpected, and globally resonant. With a perspective rooted in African experiences but never confined by them, Nthato is a truly original storyteller. His films don’t just seduce the eye - they hit a cultural and emotional nerve.