Nhlanhla Ngcobo

Nhlanhla Ngcobo

Executive Creative Director at VML Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa

About me

Nhlanhla Ngcobo found his Creative voice as a lead emcee and songwriter for a band called BIG FKN GUN over a decade ago. Eventually he went from writing songs to writing for a variety of brand campaigns across many different agencies throughout the years as a copywriter.
Since then he has enjoyed some noteworthy milestones and career highlights working with Brands like Coke/DStv/KFC/Tigerbrand brands/Nando’s/Standard Bank/Mr D, ABinBev, Vodacom etc. His insightful work has seen him pick up a few pieces of silverware along the way.
He is passionately enthusiastic about all things creative and continues to bring the new breed of young creatives along with him on his pursuit of awesomeness. He now serves as one of VML’s Executive Creative Directors in Johannesburg.

Positions

Executive Creative Director
Johannesburg, South Africa
2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Creative director
Johannesburg, South Africa
2021 - 2023 (2 years)
Creative Director
BIG FKN GUN
South Africa
2010 - 2023 (13 years)
Copywriter
Johannesburg, South Africa
2019 - 2020 (1 year)
Creative Group Head
Bryanston, South Africa
2016 - 2018 (2 years)
Copywriter
DraftLine JHB
Johannesburg, South Africa
Copywriter
FCB Joburg
Johannesburg, South Africa

Other professional activities

PHNX 2025

Awards Jury Member

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