Tshepo Ramaphakela is a leading South African film and TV producer. He is the co-founder and managing director of Burnt Onion Productions, a top studio he runs with his siblings, Katleho and Rethabile.
While his brother and sister focus on writing and directing, Tshepo is the business brain of the team. He uses his background in finance and analytics to handle the money, operations, and growth strategies. This balance lets the team create high-quality shows that also make good business sense.
Under his leadership, the company has made massive hits for global platforms like Netflix. His major projects include the popular holiday series How to Ruin Christmas, the romantic comedies Seriously Single and Lobola Man, the teen drama Miseducation, and the daily show Redemption.