Democrazy’s Masello Motana

Masello Motana is co-presenter of Democrazy, a humorous documentary that investigates democracy in South Africa.  Masello’s alter ego character, Lizzy ‘Special’ Molomo explores what democracy is and should be.

Masello says “When I was invited to audition for Democrazy I grabbed the opportunity because I liked the idea of both presenting and comedy. I love creating and performing characters; Democrazy is a chance to show the country that side of me”.  

Masello is a diverse artist who works in various mediums including television, theatre, film, street performance and live music.  Her experience ranges from acting, singing, poetry, storytelling and intervention satire. She is known for her acting and presenting on television and recently for her lead role in the film A Million Colours.

Masello knew from a little girl that she wanted to be a performing artist.  Her parents were artists and activists so she grew up at rallies and theatres.  She began performing before she went to school in her dad’s cultural group and recited poems at many political gatherings.

Masello’s television credits include the Emmy nominated series Home Affairs, the multi award winning soapie Isidingo, Justice for All, One, Yizo Yizo 3 and Artchaar.  She was also part of an international ensemble cast of Rough which won nine Canadian Emmys for best mini series.

Her career highlights, she says include “the opening for Sibongile Khumalo at the launch of the Eskia Mphahlele foundation. It was an honour to recite for the late Professor Eskia Mphahlele and recently, singing with the Thathi’Cover Okestra and the Afro Galactic Dream Factory”.

She hopes Democrazy, starting on SABC2 Sunday 20 January at 21h00 for four weeks will get ordinary South Africans talking and taking their power seriously.  Democrazy illustrates the many ways people can make their voices heard; from stand-up comedy to formal lekgotlas.