Skhumba bags major partnership with OLX
To kick-start the year 2018 with a bang, Tembisa-born comic Skhumba appeared in a new OLX TV commercial that hit the screens for the first time on January 16.
Renowned comedian Skhumbuzo “Skhumba” Hlophe has earned himself a brand partnership with global classifieds platform, OLX. Skhumba is now the official brand ambassador for the OLX brand in South Africa.
To kick-start 2018 with a bang, Tembisa-born comic Skhumba appeared in a new OLX TV commercial that hit the screens for the first time on January 16.
In the adverts, the Savanna Comic of the Year winner, Skhumba, is seen acting the role of “people’s side bae”. He shares his humorous tips and advises people how they can set themselves free financially.
“Being the national spokesperson of OLX and the people’s side bae is more like fun for me. It was an easy decision for me to make because I’m always looking for new and exciting ways to help my community. My job is to simply share my thoughts on how people can set themselves free financially. It’s simple. If you have items that you hardly use, somebody out there needs them. OLX baba, OLX,” commented the forever-jovial Skhumba Hlophe.
Skhumba said he believes in win-win situations whereby people help each other by any means necessary.
“When you sell something to somebody on OLX, you don’t only make money – you also help somebody get something he or she does not have and that is a beautiful thing. When you buy something from somebody, you are helping them with what they need while you are getting what you need. It’s a win-win for all.”
Whilst talking about the campaign, OLX South Africa’s country manager, Thembani Biyam, said: “We wanted to strike a balance by not taking ourselves too seriously when addressing a topic that’s important to everyone, in an engaging, relevant way. We want to show people that OLX offers a fast, simple, safe and local way of being financially smart. With Black River FC’s expertise, we found the right person for the job in Skhumba and we’re excited to have him on board.”
While many believe January has eight weeks, you can rely on OLX to work that much harder for you this January by turning your goods into cash. Turn ‘Januworry’ into a ‘financially free’ January!
