- The book In Good Company, by local artist Marc-Gregory, features 32 prolific South Africans who have achieved extraordinary greatness.
- Personalities features in the book, include Ayanda Thabethe, Pearl Thusi, J'Something, Gert-Johan Coetzee, Maps Maponyane, and Minnie Dlamini-Jones.
- In Good Company, the exhibition, is now open at Sandton City until 15 November, where a selection of over 40 of the art pieces can be viewed.
Local celebrities, including TV personality Boity Thulo, Ayanda Thabethe, Pearl Thusi and J'Something, are celebrated for their achievements and extraordinary greatness in a visual art collection.
In Good Company, the book by local artist Marc-Gregory, made possible by Old Mutual Insure, features 32 prolific South Africans who have achieved extraordinary greatness, and is now available in book stores and online.
Additionally, In Good Company, the exhibition, is now on display at Sandton City until 15 November, where a selection of over 40 of the art pieces can be viewed.
Complete with augmented reality on some of the pieces and an audio storytelling guide for those who want to immerse themselves in the experience, this exhibition is the first of its kind in South Africa.
In honouring South Africa's culture of greatness, In Good Company, the book, shares exceptional perspectives and astounding stories through some of our country's top achievers, both through visual iconography cleverly woven into the fine art and short stories conveying what one can learn from these unique people.
In Good Company, the book, is powered by Old Mutual Insure, in partnership with Reach for a Dream. All proceeds from the book will be used to support children with life-threatening illnesses.
In Good Company: Book Extract (Boity Thulo)
Bend, but never break.
Boitumelo Thulo, popularly known as Boity, is an acclaimed television personality, rapper, actress, businesswoman and model. Among her many accolades, she was named as one of Forbes Africa's "30 Under 30" for her contribution to the music and entertainment industry.
The glamorous star's perspective on her rise to fame is rooted in a parable passed down to her by her mom, that of the Chinese bamboo tree. Like any plant, it needs nurturing, water, fertile soil, sunshine and a healthy environment in which to grow. In the first four years of its life, there are no visible signs of activity as nothing grows above the soil. Our patience is tested, and we may wonder if our efforts to nurture the plant will ever yield results. Finally, in its fifth year, behold, a miracle! We see growth - and what growth it is! The Chinese bamboo tree grows 90 feet in just six weeks.
Boity resonates with this story deeply as it describes her life and journey. For many years, she felt that her hard work went unnoticed, testing her patience and faith. Then her success shot up exponentially, just like the bamboo tree during its growing season.
Her story is testimony to patience, tenacity and an unwavering ambition to create a long-lasting empire. In the process, she hopes to inspire other young black women to do the same.
"Be like bamboo. The higher you grow, the deeper you bow."- Chinese proverb
