Johanesburg, South Africa · Available Worldwide

A Voice To Be
Reckoned
With

Award Winning Global MC  ·  Keynote Speaker  ·  Moderator  ·  Public Speaking Coach

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By The Numbers

Impact That Speaks

150+

Speaking Engagements

200K+

Audience Reach

4

Continents

10+

Years Experience

Welcome

Excellence Meets Passion

Welcome to a place where excellence meets passion. With over a decade of experience commanding stages and curating unforgettable events, Elma Akob brings an unmatched energy, intellectual depth and precision to every stage she steps on. Based in Johannesburg and available worldwide, she is known for transforming conversations into powerful moments. You need not look any further for an MC who will bring your vision to life with the utmost professionalism.

"If conversations are the birthplace of action, then my role is to be the midwife, guiding them safely into clarity."

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Momentum
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SA SDG Hub
Standard Bank
TEDx
University of Pretoria
United Nations
Albert Luthuli Institute
Amazon
CIPC
Gauteng
GIZ
The Presidency
Brand South Africa
About Elma

The Voice Behind the Stage

Elma Akob is an award-winning global speaker, moderator and Master of Ceremonies. If she isn't on stage moderating high level dialogues, she's in studio recording captivating voice overs or in class providing public speaking masterclasses to executives and scholars.

Her unique edge? As a PhD candidate, Elma brings an articulate and intellectual edge to every event she hosts. She understands both the art and science of event production, so she brings a presence, a plan, and a purpose.

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The Elma Difference

Why Choose Elma?

01

Analytical Thinker

Evidence-guided preparation — deep research into themes, audience, and context before every single engagement.

02

Communication Strategist

She reads the room and adjusts her style — from students to executives to international delegates, everyone feels included.

03

Client-Focused

The event is about you, not her. Detail-orientated, always early, and working closely with your full team from day one.

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Watch & Listen

Podcasts & Interviews

Listen to Elma share her insights on leadership, empowerment, and communication.

Mentorship Monday

Mentorship Monday with Nozipho Tshabalala

Leadership and communication strategies for aspiring African leaders.

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SABC Trendz Live

SABC Trendz Live

Elma shares her journey as a youth entrepreneur and award-winning speaker.

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Africa's Future Leaders

The Mindset of Africa's Future Leaders

Youth activism and leadership in Africa's future.

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Lucreative Africa

Lucreative Africa: Creative Entrepreneurship

Balancing creative entrepreneurship with formal education.

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Bull Brand

Bull Brand — The State of the Strong

Strength and resilience in the modern African context.

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