From Newcastle to Rwanda 🇷🇼✨
Last night, I stood on African soil and received my second continental award — Best Young Achiever Cinematographer/Videographer of the Year at the @young_achievers_awards 24/25.
This isn’t just a win for me — it’s a win for every young dreamer, every creative hustling against the odds, and every story waiting to be told across Africa.
I carry this star not just for myself, but for my hometown, my team, my mentors, and the next generation of African storytellers.
This is Africa. This is home. This is just the beginning.
#YoungAchiever #AfricanExcellence #FromNewcastleToAfrica #BerradoPictures #storytelleroftheyear
Stepping into every frame with intention 🎬📸✨
From concept to execution, storytelling is the driving force behind all my endeavors. As a Filmmaker, my journey is not just about cameras and lights, but about vision, perseverance, and creating something timeless.
Through Berado Pictures, I continue to challenge creative norms, craft impactful narratives, and collaborate with exceptional talent and partners who share my passion for visual storytelling.
The pursuit continues. Excellence is the standard.
#FilmDirector #CreativeLeadership #Storytelling #berradopictures
As creators and producers, we often spend so much time building the product that we rarely document the process.
When we started iDiski Dine, the vision was simple but powerful: create an authentic platform where South African football stories could be told honestly, passionately, and without filters. Over time, that vision has grown into a space where players, legends, and fans connect through meaningful conversations about the game we all love.
What many people don’t see, however, is the work that happens behind the scenes, the planning, the creative debates, the social media strategies, the energy on set, and the team effort that brings every episode to life.
For the first time, I decided to capture a small behind-the-scenes vlog from one of our shoot days.
What made this particular day even more special was having the original Nedbank Cup trophy on the set. It was a surreal moment and a powerful reminder of how far the platform has come. To bring such an iconic symbol of South African football into our conversation space is something truly meaningful, and I haven’t seen many podcasts create that kind of connection between the game and the platform.
iDiski Dine continues to grow not just as a show, but as a cultural football platform that represents the passion, stories, and voices of the game.
And this is only the beginning.
Samukele Simelane
Executive Producer | iDiski Dine
