Malusi S. Bengu is a storytelling shepherd with a passion for documenting and validating black experiences through the art form of film. Born in Gqeberha and raised on the radio dramas of the 80’s that sparked his interest in storytelling, Malusi later moved to Johannesburg in his pre-teens and was exposed to the multifaceted South African society.
This sparked the desire to not only tell our stories but to do so in a way that shapes Black existence with a positive pen. This led Malusi to crafting a path in the TV & Film industry that has seen him contribute to drama’s that speak to our shared experiences.
His screenwriting has shined through in a wide range of dramas’ such as; Jacob’s Cross, the award winning drama series that was broadcast across the African continent and Inxeba (The Wound) a film that premiered to critical international acclaim at Sundance World Competition 2017 and was shortlisted for the Oscar Nominations before going on to win 25 international awards.
His storytelling craft has extended to various artforms, platforms and corporates such as the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTA) live show scripting, South African Sports Awards (SASA) creative director and Diners Club copywriting.
