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Career

Theatre

in ''

'' (2003–2008: West End) *u/s Simba/Ensemble in ''

'' (2000–2001: Panteges Theatre, Los Angeles) *Ensemble in ''

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'' (1999: Market Theatre, South Africa)

Television

*Omar in '' Hip-Hop Opera'' (Urban Concepts, London) *Featured Artist in ''Back stage'' (ETV) *Brian in '' Generations'' (SABC 1) *guest at ''

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'' (Los Angeles) *guest at ''

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'' (South Africa) *Ranthumeng Mokoena in " Muvhango (South African TV series)"(SABC 2)

Recordings

* Joyous Celebration Tenor Singer on ''

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'' (2000) *''

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(2002) * ''Something Better'' by Brian Temba (2010) * ''T.I.M.T This Is My Time'' By Brian Temba (2012)

References

External links

Brian Temba
official site
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