Caricatures by kathy
"Absolutely the Best & she makes it a lot of Fun!!! We had her out for a family Christmas get together, Highly recommend…🙌"
Andy Tapia - Family Christmas party
Nico Phooko. Live On Stage Painter
"Nico Phooko is one of Africa’s most gifted visual artists who has embraced and popularized the
unique concept of LIVE PAINTING, through which he captures the essence of special events live
on canvas as it happens. He has been involved locally and abroad in private solo and various
group exhibitions since 2009.
This novel entertainment genre becomes a truly unforgettable part of the event, which is captured
and memorialised as an artwork. Guests love watching how the abstract expressions unfold on
canvas, representing the mood, the sounds and rhythms, and the highlights of the event in a most
unique and colourful way. The final product is the perfect memento of the occasion and a valuable
piece to collect.
Nico has been invited to artistically capture various events throughout South Africa and
abroad. Events such as A Tribute to Samora Machel, painting alongside world renowned
musicians and politicians who had come to honour the life of the late Samora Machel. The painting
was presented to Mrs Graca Macel, her husband Dr Nelson Mandela, and the Machel’s Family.
The event featured live performances Africa’s great musicians, Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela,
Sibongile Khumalo, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Ringo Mandlingozi, Joyous Celebration and more.He
has painted to the music of Joe Nina,Adile Yenana,Nduduzo Makhathini,Sello Galane,Lwanda
Gogwana, Khaya Mahlangu,Steve Dyer,Bokani Dyer,BLKSonshine,American
Illustrator,Artist,Musician - Shane Evans,Poet Kgafela Le Marabela,Dancer Moeketsi Koena,Gally
Ngoveni,Writer Mmatshilo Motsei,Voice and a host of of other Traditional and Jazz Musicians
throughout South Africa and abroad.Nico’s live painting CV includes many award ceremonies,
private and corporate gala dinners, conferences, weddings, children’s celebrations, music
launches, and many more prominent events
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Thabo Sekoila - aRT YA Phooko
Darus The Mentalist
"Thank You Darus for a very very good performance design it was super interesting the audience was caught by this super professional magic mythologists that you did for us. Your performance was very nice and everybody appreciated very well . Thank you very much I hope you will continue what you're doing."
18th March 2025
Ronnie Johansson, CEO at Husse - Husse convention
Inspirational Illusionist (MagicJordan)
"I met Jordan at a BizCon networking event in Burlington, Ontario. His presentation, blending magic with business insights, was impressive, interactive, entertaining and thought-provoking all at once. At that event, he made me reflect on how I present myself to other business owners and how to leave a lasting impact.
The best way to experience it for yourself? Ask him for his business card the next time you meet. It was such a memorable moment that I ended up framing his card at work."
25th July 2025
Maxime Escario Blanco - Beyond Reach Productions
Motivational Speaker & Programme Director
"Jabu is a natural speaker and she connects with her audience at all levels. It was very refreshing to listen to her sharing beautiful motivational insights"
5th September 2025
Londa Mbatha - SABC
Harry Monks Quiz-master/Music Bingo
"Harry hosted Music Bingo at a Golf Day i recently attended in Greytown. What an incredible experience that was. 30 second blasts of everyone's favourites through the ages. He had the clubhouse singing along for around an hour in each round. This is the most genius corporate event idea i have ever seen. Thank you Harry for an incredible evening. The evening even included a singing of Flower of Scotland with Rugby Legend John Allen in honour of Scotland beating England in the 6 Nations during round one of the Music Bingo. It was absolutely incredible. Thank you Harry for an incredible evening."
16th February 2026
Matt Haden - SA Rugby Legends Golf Day in Aid of Arcadia Home for the Aged in Greytown
