Background
Zintsomi, based in Midrand, Johannesburg, is a female, black-owned storytelling company. Specializing in Storytelling performances and Training as well as in children’s books and storytelling products like Khalulu, the interactive soft doll. Zintsomi empowers diverse storytellers through culturally rich, innovative, and accessible education, fostering creativity, social change, and economic opportunities. The company uniquely blends traditional South African folklore with cutting-edge digital techniques, providing a transformative learning and heritage experience. By leveraging heritage and modern techniques, Zintsomi demonstrates that storytelling is not only a tool for personal and community growth but also a viable career path and business opportunity. The company has fifteen part-time employees and plans to expand.
Goals
• Storytelling Services: Performances and training, both locally and internationally.
Children’s Books: Produce and market internationally. Books themselves can be access as digital, audio, read-along, animations or printed copies.
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• Multimedia: Create digital, audio, VR, AR and animated stories.
• Khalulu, the Storyteller: Offer various product versions.