Motivational speakers, Keynote speakers & International speakers are not trained, they are born!

At the age of 17, Vusi was already ranked 1st in Africa for motivational speaking. As one of the best motivational speakers and keynote speakers alive today he has spoken in 4 of the 7 continents to over 250 000 people each year… and still counting! Motivational speakers and Keynote speakers globally have come to revere his talent and delivery style. A seasoned motivational speaker, companies and governments find him a dream to work with. His humour is the glue that binds some of his most diverse audiences in the world. His motivational speaking style is rich with jokes. A funny keynote speaker and hilarious motivational speaker; John Howard, former Prime Minister of Australia called Vusi the “Rock Star of Public Speaking” and global strategist Clem Sunter said he was “simply reverting”.
Think funny, pulsating, original, thought-provoking and edge-of-the-seat stuff and then you understand the value-add of the motivational speaker Vusi Thembekwayo. Motivational speakers and Keynote speakers are generally very accomplished. Vusi Thembekwayo is not only accomplished but extremely funny.

At 22 he ran his own successful consulting business, by 23 Vusi Thembekwayo was a top ranking executive at one of the largest consumer goods businesses in Africa. There he started, grew and managed a multi-million dollar portfolio. Today at 25, he is the Managing Director of MOTIV8 - a specialist consulting and services business. This is what makes Vusi Thembekwayo one of the best motivational speakers and keynote speakers alive today: for business he understands the challenges of managing margins and growing market share in declining markets amongst others.
Vusi is the Difference


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Talking to over 150 000 people a year in over 9 countries of 4 continents, Vusi has been praised by the worlds' greatest and most powerful leaders. For decades the world has hungered for a speaker that would talk to the hearts of people. That would inspire their spirits and challenge their minds. With his incredible humour, his daring ambition, his original and often pulsating stories, his ability to connect to the most diverse of audiences from shop-floor stewards to boardroom doyens as his trademarks, Vusi is your sure bet at your next event.

Tired of the same old speakers? Vusi is that breath of fresh-air.


Motivational speakers and keynote speakers are not known for being flexible. Vusi Thembekwayo is different and dynamic. He connects with shop-floor stewards and executives alike. Whether young or old, accountant or marketer, black or white (in a strictly non Michael Jackson sense) - Vusi connects with all people. From the corner shop entrepreneurs in Uganda to corporate financiers in Utah, motivational speaker Vusi Thembekwayo can have them hanging to every word and carefully taking notes the one minute and in uncontrollable stitches the next. Dynamic, fresh and relevant… that is motivational speaker Vusi Thembekwayo.

Looking for a motivational speaker, facilitator or MC… then look no further. Book Vusi Thembekwayo now!

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He has spoken to audiences in 4 of the 7 continents. From Sydney to Soweto and back to Sandton, his magic has inspired and changed the lives of many. 
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