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A first behind the scenes look at Netflix original Queen Sono

7y By Gugu Mhlungu

After announcing that it was in production last year, Netflix has given us a first behind the scenes look at their first African original series called Queen Sono.

Created and directed by Kagiso Lediga, the series is set for a global release later this year.

Along with Pearl Thusi, the BTS look features Vuyo Dabula, Loyiso Madinga and Netflix SA also mentioned Enhle Mbali Maphumulo

Check out the images below:

https://twitter.com/NetflixSA/status/1138023278793150464

Pearl Thusi also shared her excitement

https://twitter.com/PearlThusi/status/1138037003600171009

SEE ALSO: Pearl Thusi to star in Netflix’s first original African series 

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