Sitembinkosi Somlota is based in Gqeberha, Nelson Mandela Bay.
Sitembinkosi Somlota says:
I am a dancer/drag performer extraordanaire. I entertain the audience by utilizing my talent as a dancer, combining the two as a form of self-expression through drag entertainment and dance performance. I am a solo act.
Sitembinkosi Somlota born June 22, 1993 (30) and bred in Eastern Cape, Gqeberha goes by stage name (SASHA).
Other childhood names: Kosi. Like every child growing up he was a naughty and mischievous child before becoming an introvert and shy.
In 1999, at the age of 6 years old his mother signed him up to a Pre-School Gymnastics Movement Education Programme. In 2006, at the age of 13 years old his love for dance begun when he surprisingly got onto the dance floor showed-off his dance skills at his Grade 7 farewell party and that he was a force to be reckoned with. In 2007 he surprised all his high school mates when he entered a talent show (CULTURA) where he danced to song (Deja Vu by Beyoncé) which landed him the nickname ‘Beyoncé’.
In 2007 to 2011 during high school he was inspired by his older sister to join Dominique’s Hip Hop Studio (D.H.H.S.) where he went on to accumulate distinguished awards including medals and certificates at a very young age. – “If my dad was still alive I would thank him for every single time he took us to dance classes twice a week and fetching my sister and I. May his soul rest in power”.
In 2009 when Beyoncé released her third studio album (I Am… Sasha Fierce), he was inspired to change his nickname from ‘Beyoncé’ to Sasha The Queen to ‘Sasha Lo-Ujaivayo’ although he currently uses both names. In 2010/2011 Sasha, Patrick Lebusa and Vusi Kyle Gwada formed a dance trio called the ShakeZone Dancerz – Port Elizabeth they performed locally for about 2-3 years together before separating. – “It was fun while it lasted”. But that never deterred him from pushing and transitioned into a solo act. In 2010, he was one of the fortunate few to perform the diski dance at the 2010 FIFA Engen Road Show at Gqeberha and East London, priviledged to perform for 3 consecutive days alongside THEMBI SEETE.
Right after graduating from high school in 2011, Sasha was employed at a local retail store where he would utilize the money from the job to buy stage outfits for performances, pay transport etc. Because of the love for entertaining people and his strong passion for dance and stage Sasha was in pursuit for happiness, greener pastures and wanted more. Sasha started getting bookings, invites and to feature in gigs from upcoming artists that’s when he realized that he could actually make money out of this talent. Performing at the Annual NMB Gay pride, beauty pageants, local clubs and taverns and distinguished events in and around the Eastern Cape.
HIGHLIGHTS
2010-
FOLLIES (A Song and Dance Spectacular)
-ENGEN Road Show – FIFA 2010 (PE and East London)
2011
– NMB Gay Pride 2011
2012
– NMB Gay Pride 2012 (Life In True Colour)
– Timeless (A Musical Revue)
2013
– NMB Gay Pride 2013
2014
– Queen Behind The Divas
– NMB Gay Pride 2014
– Mr and Miss Missionvale (Mish-Mish)
– Battle of the Sexes (Queen of the Night)
– Miss Gay Ambassador
– Mr and Miss Island City (Kwazakhele)
2015
– iBhayi LGBT Festival
– NMB Gay Pride 2015
– Total Experience – Pens Down
– KwaNobuhle LGBT Festival
– Night Under The Stars
2016
– Mr and Miss NMMU 2016
– Spring Queer Pring
– Adelaide First Annual Homecoming Picnic
– NMB Gay Pride 2016
2017
– PE Stoki Queer Pride
– NMB Gay Pride 2017
– Miss Gay Nelson Mandela Bay 2017
2021
– All Black Queer Shandis
– WITS RHI and SHE Gender-Based Violence & Transgender Awareness March
– 5th Annual Adelaide Homecoming picnic [December 24th, 2021]
2022
– Miss Trans Diva NMB (The Crowning Gala)
– NMB PRIDE 2022
2023
– PINK PRIDE AWARDS 2023 (Nominee for ‘Live Entertainer of the year’)
– Sasha xo ??
Sitembinkosi is also skilled in: Dance, Performing Arts
Contact Sitembinkosi here:
Phone: (079) 538-3447
WhatsApp: (079) 538-3447
Web Site: https://www.tiktok.com/1sashathequeen
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sashaworldwide
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/1sashathequeen
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1sashathequeen
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