Ekasinomics: Ofentse Pitse is the first black South African woman to conduct and own an all-black orchestra.
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27-year-old Ofentse Pitse is the first black South African woman to conduct and own an all-black orchestra. Her 40-piece symphony orchestra contributes to shedding light on African composers and propelling young black youth to excellence.
Although most classically trained musicians start training at an early age, South African born architect Ofentse Pitse played her first instrument at the age of 12. She fell in love with sounds from there and was exposed to a plethora of genres. Pitse believes her musical gift is a calling and credits her grandfather believing she is his reincarnation. He was a trumpet player and an orchestra conductor himself and his legacy pushed her towards her achievements.
Although most classically trained musicians start training at an early age, South African born architect Ofentse Pitse played her first instrument at the age of 12. She fell in love with sounds from there and was exposed to a plethora of genres. Pitse believes her musical gift is a calling and credits her grandfather believing she is his reincarnation. He was a trumpet player and an orchestra conductor himself and his legacy pushed her towards her achievements.
