In conversation with the multi-talented Angel Pooe.
- Briefly tell us, who is Angel Pooe and where does she come from? The upbringing.
Angel Pooe is a Tswana woman from Phokeng in Rusternburg, i grew up in a Christian home with both Mother and Father present with 4 Brothers and 1 sister. I have always wanted to be an actor after matric when to be trained at Mmabana Mmabatho in Mafikeng later moved to Johannesburg to pursue my dream of acting on stage and Television.
- When did you realize you wanted to get into acting and what motivated you?
I have always enjoyed being on stage, I started with ballroom dancing in school , then poetry and later narration in school plays. Every talent show and anything that had to do with acting/performing I was there.
What motivated me is that I knew if I work hard people would also watch me on their TV one day, apart from the fact that my little brother thought I am a good impersonator of Generations’s Karabo Moroka.
- As a young lady having accomplished such roles, who has been you inspiration in this journey?
Definitely Mrs Connie Ferguson, she is my inspiration to this day and the fact that she is business minded and loves her family sounds more like the woman that I have become, hence all the roles that I have been blessed to play were done in Setswana, I am a proud Tswana woman.
On the photo: The multitalented Angel Pooe.
- Talk to us about your entrepreneurship journey?
Being an artist holistically is not easy and the money is not consistent, I have always loved good things that I can afford.
Business and good customer has always been what intrigued me, I started saving money from my performance and booking to start my own business of Cleaning and Detergents Supply to hire and help people from my village to also start their own businesses through my business.
- How has the journey been like, working in productions like The Queen, being an entrepreneur, just to mention a few?
It’s been a blessing, I am so humbled to this day that a young woman from Phokeng could be so lucky to work in all the production by The Fergusons and that my business has been doing so well that it got an international nomination.
This is God! I am so excited about what’s to come.
- You’ve worked with so many brands in different campaigns, how did that come about or it was another calling to it?
The power of Social media, most brand have approached me on Instagram and through my agent.
It’s very important to ensure that what you upload on social media reflects the person you are and what your brand represents.
7. Looking at August as a Woman’s month in South Africa, how would you describe the role played by women in the entertainment industry in this day and age?
Women have always played a pivotal role in this industry of ours. It’s almost impossible for anyone to turn a blind eye to the contribution of women to this industry. This said , I must say the woman’s role hasn’t been highlighted enough for they themselves to realise it . This has led to minimal rewards and compensation and this system of ‘put down’ must be highly condemned. The woman’s role is no longer the icing on the cake but a major ingredient in the cake making process.
8. Still on Woman’s month – what’s your message of encouragement to the women of your age in the country?
Start a business, there is so much funding for women and small businesses.
Believe that you can be able to do it yourself, depend on yourself. Motivate and support other women, it’s good for the skin lol
9. South Africa is battling with high unemployment rate and most of them are young people, what do think would be an appropriate lasting solution to this unemployment crisis in the country?
Facilities that will encourage the young people to change their mindset from looking for jobs to an entrepreneurial mindset, and then help the business owners/entrepreneurs to be able to apply for funding through properly structured processes.
Also the difference municipalities to support local business and promote then.
10. You have also done community work as part of your volunteering spirit that’s in you. What made you so passionate about serving others?
Helping others is part of my purpose on this earth, hence I also have a foundation called Wa mo Afrorika Foundation where I have adopted and look after 51 homes in the rural area in the North West.
I always avail myself to serving others while motivating them.
11. Looking into the near future – what’s next for Angel Pooe? Your next goal(s) to achieve?
I am so excited for the future, i am looking to do more work in my foundation and help young people to start their business through my business (Eana Cleaning Services) , I am also business with an entertainment agency that connects the continent , more details will be shared soon!
God has been very good to me and opening doors that I never thought would be open.
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