Showtime Shongi — born Shongani Wandile Mhlongo — is the driving force behind PRE.

A professional skateboarder first, and everything else built on top of that foundation, he’s spent over 12 years pushing Soweto’s skate culture forward through performance, community work, and creative storytelling.

From his start on the streets of Soweto to international stages in Germany, Red Bull features, brand partnerships, and youth programs — Showtime represents the future of what it means to come from the township and lead with creativity, discipline, and purpose.

He doesn’t just skate.

He builds worlds.

Showtime sits at the centre of skate, music, and youth culture — a connector between raw township talent and real opportunity.

His work moves through different lanes, but the mission stays the same:

make creativity feel possible for young people who’ve never had access to it.

He is a:

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  Skateboarding athlete
  
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  Performer and storyteller
  
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  Community mentor
  
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  Cultural builder
  
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  Founder & director of PRE-SHOWTIME
  
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  Founder of PRE (Pretty Rad Everything)
  

Everything he builds is designed to lift the next generation with him.

Showtime isn’t just creating for himself —

he’s creating a path for the kids watching him.

His influence extends across:

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  Professional skateboarding (KDC finalist, global recognition, sponsored athlete)
  
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  Events & youth programs (free lessons, community safety spaces, mentorship)
  
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  Music & performance (soundtracks inspired by Soweto reality)
  
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  Visual storytelling (campaigns, directing, creative projects)
  
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  Brand partnerships with real impact (Vans, Red Bull ZA, Skate Emporium, Nok Trucks, Isu Wheels)
  

Every project he touches pushes culture, opens doors, and proves what’s possible for township youth.

• Music + Performance
  
  Sound, visuals, and moments shaped by township life and global ambition.
  
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  Skateboarding
  
  The core identity — the discipline, the language, the industry he’s rewriting.
  
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  Campaigns + Creative Visuals
  
  Directing, storytelling, brand work, and PRE universe visuals.
  
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  Community Projects
  
  Programs that uplift the youth through mentorship, lessons, events, and creativity.
  
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  Collaborations
  
  Work with brands + artists who understand real culture and want to invest in it.
  

Every piece serves one purpose:

To feed the kids, the culture, and the larger PRE ecosystem.

To use skateboarding, creativity, and storytelling to inspire young people — proving they can build their own path no matter where they start.

A future where township-born talent stands global, and where creativity is a superpower anyone can access.