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WATCH: Queen Sono trailer

7y By Kwanele Mathebula

The trailer for Netflix’s first African original series, Queen Sono, is finally here. This comes a year after the streaming giant announced the news of the show.

Queen Sono stars Pearl Thusi who will play a top spy in a South African agency who must tackle dangerous cases while facing the changing relationships in her personal life. The series is created and will be directed by Kagiso Lediga. The cast also includes Vuyo Dabula, Loyiso Madinga and Enhle Mbali Maphumulo.

Queen Sono premieres on 28 February 2020 on Netflix.

Take a look at the Queen Sono trailer. What do you think?

 

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