Tabz gets South Africans to excel
South Africans burst of flavour like the colourful Stumbo lollipops on Record Breakers Series.
As the saying goes, it takes ten years to become an overnight success, and Thapelo Tabz Motloung is testament of that as he travels from province to province to find individuals with original talents in the new Stumbo Record Breakers gameshow – you know, to give those who’ve honed their skills for years and years the chance to become an “overnight” sensation.
And the show promises a diverse range of unique individuals challenging themselves with hopes of cementing their names in the Guinness World Book Of records. “The Stumbo lollipop comes in different flavours and our interpretation is these flavours present the different hidden talents across South Africa,” says 23-yearold host Tabz. “It’s a show that’s looking for ordinary South Africans that want to do extraordinary things. Basically if you can think of a record to break, you can do it.”
The show aims to celebrate South Africans in their differences while validating those that wouldn’t necessarily get the acknowledgment, adds Tabz. “This is the show that says anyone can be great at anything.
The truth is that everyone wants to be recognised and Stumbo Record Breakers is a platform for people to be seen and heard.”
UNIQUE TALENTS
Anything can and will happen on this new reality show. “There was a contestant who wanted to break a record of eating the most chicken feet in a specific time,” shares Tabz about what we can expect from the first episode, setting the scene for what’s to come throughout the first season.
“Who would’ve thought that eating the most chicken feet could get you a Guinness World Record title? The woman finally achieved it and you’ll see the joy in her eyes – it brought us all to tears,” adds the host, highlighting how the show is a reminder of how the little things actually matter.
A STORY ABOUT OVERCOMING OBSTACLES
Tabz can relate to the show about the human’s ability to conquer and overcome as he’s had many challenges, like being told that he didn’t have what it takes to be on television. “I had been trying to get into the industry for a decade and in my 11th year I got that all-important breakthrough,” shares Tabz.
“I got a brief about the casting and then submitted a self-tape online and then I got a call-back. For the call-back I had to do another video talking about my skills. I was honest that I couldn’t dance but I said that I would make a plan if I had to move and groove,” he laughs.
He prayed every day until he got the news that he landed the gig. “It aligned perfectly with my brand and how I wanted to be seen. I believe in purpose-driven television that changes people’s lives and inspires them,” he adds.