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OUR HISTORY

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With over 36 years' combined experience in live events, communications, hospitality and logistics, the two pillars of Blu Blood, Osman Osman and Shaaista Khan Osman, have continuously thought out of the box and have built the brand into an innovative and leading entertainment empire across South Africa and the UAE...

Blu Blood offers a variety of services from unique bespoke packages, to exciting launches of new products and events...

Blu Blood has proudly built a reputation for curating unforgettable live experiences with a diverse array of internationally-acclaimed artists including James Blunt, Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin, Boyz II Men...

With a love for comedy, their experience has seen them collaborate with renowned comedians from around the world the likes of Bassem Youssef, Gabriel Iglesias, Jo Koy...

Blu Blood has successfully undertaken the task of bringing top-class children's entertainment to its stages, with productions like Dora the Explorer, The Smurfs Live, PAW Patrol Live!, and CoComelon LIVE: Sing-A-Long.

Theatre of Marcellus

Blu Blood have also increased their already substantial investment in the arts sector in South Africa by acquiring the management and operation of the iconic landmark venue, Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg. The company has signed on an additional 5-year contract to continue bringing musicals, comedy shows and theatre productions to local audiences.

In expanding their empire, both Osman and Shaaista have successfully explored other ventures during their careers. Osman Osman was part of the hit South African feature films Material and Material 2 (as producer for the latter). Moving gears from entertainment to sports, Osman is also one of the team owners for the current two-time champions, Northern Warriors of the Abu Dhabi T10 Cricket League.

Shaaista continues to create a platform to empower women through pivotal sustainable projects through her World Women's Network. She is also the Head of Communications for the Commonwealth Businesswomen's Network, which is the only accredited organisation in The Commonwealth empowering women entrepreneurs and businesswomen.

Shaaista played an integral role in assisting the United Nations Refugee Agency with an appeal campaign for refugees and hosted the first ever UN Iftar on African soil. In 2010, she facilitated the coordination of the UNICEF Child Friendly spaces at the FIFA World Cup fan fest sites around South Africa.

Blu Blood Co-Founders

Osman Osman
Osman Osman
Managing Director
Shaaista Khan Osman
Shaaista Khan Osman
Chief Executive Officer

OUR SERVICES

Blu Blood offers an ever-growing variety of premium services including:

Live events & entertainment Bespoke event creation Project management Artist & tour management

Digital marketing PR & marketing Design & Printing Technical, Sound & Lighting Sponsorships Podcast & Studio

Corporate gifting Travel bookings Catering Photography & Video Content Event Security