Brighton Socks-Ncube / Mr. Awesome; YOUTH SKILLS STRATEGIST, ENTERTAINMENT JOURNALIST, MEDIA ENTREPRENEUR & EDTECH INNOVATOR

Mr. Brighton Socks-Ncube also known as Mr. Awesome, is a Botswana entertainment journalist and communications expert with over two years of experience in the entertainment and corporate industries. He currently serves as a journalist at African Trade, covering headline stories such as Red Bull and Miss Botswana He is also the host of “Mo Jazz Live” at Avani Resort and Hotel, well as the socialites Late Night Show” at Gaborone. Previously he worked as a radio presenter lobatse Online Radio.

In addition to being a strategic thinker,. Awesome is a media entrepreneur and the founder of Sound Emotion Studios, media house. He is a charismatic individual with diverse creative skills, including TV presenting, voice artistry, commercial modeling, and corporate MCing. An public speaker, his talents have been recognized by prominent organizations such as Celebrity Magazine (May), First Issues sponsored by First National Botswana, the African Tourism Summit, Ghana TV 03, and the Money Quiz Show.

He began his artist management professionally as a freelancer in 2022,
with managing 8 artists in Botswana. With one of the largest
performances at The Red Bull Dance Your Style National Finalizes,
International Women Golf tournament twice and Global Expo
Awards 2023. He is one of the few people identified as future
entertainment leaders since he has been called to speak on National TV
and radio station about youth and entertainment -related topics.
Currently, he is a columnist for marketing Africa sharing his insights and
advise on best practice.

Youth Empowerment through Digital Literacy:

Through the Youth Ambassadors and Awesome Foundation, Mr. Awesome grassroots-level digital education programs, particularly targeting junior schools. The workshops focus on:

– Social media branding

– Responsible digital citizenship

– Mobile storytelling and creative editing

– Voice-over and podcast production- Artist management and event planning

EdTech & Innovation – Lincoln Edison Tech Company
Co-founded in South Africa, Lincoln Edson Tech Company develops
practical, scalable solutions for African communities. Its flagship
innovations include: A securities application that tracks farming
equipment and livestock using smart data and GPS sensors. Smart
municipality tools that regulate and optimize water usage and
electricity consumption. Tech-for-Business Symposiums hosted in
East Rand and Sandton, connecting youth innovators, entrepreneurs,
and municipalities with scalable tools for infrastructure development.
Youth Empowerment through Digital Literacy through the Youth
Ambassadors and Awesome Foundation, Mr. Awesome launched
grassroots-level digital education programs, especially in junior schools.
Workshops cover:

 Social media branding
 Responsible digital citizenship
 Mobile storytelling and creative editing

Student Success:

More than five of his mentees have showcased their talents at the Zimbabwe Trade Fair, representing Botswana with digital projects and creative exhibits Sound Emotion Studios, led by Mr. Awesome, operates as a semi-formal innovation hub providing youth with access to equipment, mentorship, collaborative projects.

Flagship Events:

– Red Bull Dance Your Style National Finals (2024)

– International Women’s Golf Tournament (2024)

– Mo Jazz Live at Avani Resort (2024)

-Socialites Late Night Monthly Show at Social CBD Gone (2024)

These events function as live learning platforms, frequently involving student volunteers and interns gaining backstage and performance experience.

Recognition and Thought Leadership:

– Speaker on national TV and radio panels discussing youth and entertainment policy

– Featured in Magazine and First Issues (sponsored by First National Bank Botswana)

– Regular columnist for Marketing Africa insights on branding and innovation

– Delegate at African Youth Tourism Summit, Namibia (2024)

His mantra is “You are what you think, all things that happens around you are what builds you or destroys you, it’s up to you to decide.”!!!!