A new documentary, “Yes To Impossible: The Nolo Letele Story,” chronicles the life of Nolo Letele, a visionary leader who shaped the African broadcast media industry.
The documentary chronicles his dedication to realising this vision, showcasing his role in shaping the African broadcast media industry.
After completing his studies in electronic engineering at the University of Southampton in the UK, Letele encountered the stark reality of limited opportunities for black electronics graduates in South Africa.
He joined M-Net and spearheaded DStv’s expansion across Africa, making it available in 50 countries and 6 million homes today, with channels in local languages like Swahili, Yoruba, and Hausa.
Letele retired from MultiChoice in December 2021.
Awarded for Excellence
Nolo Letele is a Chartered Engineer. During his tenure at MultiChoice, he received numerous awards including the Lifetime Africa Achievement Prize for Media Development in Africa, the Naspers Phil Weber Award, and the Black Business Executive Circle Chairman’s Award.
“I’m proud to have helped connect Africa to the world and to have given the continent a voice,” said Letele.
“MultiChoice’s reach is unparalleled in Africa and it has given the people of Africa the opportunity to tell their own stories in their own languages.
“We have grown industries, created jobs and contributed meaningfully to economic growth across the continent – it’s something I hold very dear as the realisation of a vision I had over 35 years ago when I joined a small pay-TV business in South Africa.”
Tune In
- Premieres on DStv from June 13th (M-Net & Maisha Magic East)
- Available on DStv Catch Up, DStv Stream & Showmax.
