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Connie Chiume bags an award

South African veteran actress Connie Chiume has bagged yet another award.

The Black Panther star received the Anansi Award from MultiChoice Group and  Joburg Film Festival organisers for her contribution to creative storytelling.

The veteran actress took to her Instagram to share the good news with her followers. With excitement and full of gratitude she thanked the Joburg film festival along with multichoice.

Capturing the post saying:

“Wow! Another one! I cannot even explain my gratitude South Africa. Huge Thank you to @joburg_film_festival and @multichoice_group for such a prestigious award,” she wrote.

 

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Many of her industry friends along with her fans took to her comment section to congratulate her. Here is what they had to say:

Actress, filmmaker, producer and businesswoman Connie Ferguson took to the Black Panther stars comment section saying: “Congratulation Bitso.” 

Blood and water star Ama Qamata said: “Mama you look amazing!!! Congratulations on your award.

South African actress and media personality Minnie Dlamini also took to the veteran actress’s comment section to congratulate her saying: “ You deserve it all,” she wrote.

South African comedian, actress, Mc and entrepreneur Thenjiwe Moseley said: “Queen congratulations. Continue to lead us from you I learn everyday. Well deserved,” she wrote.

One fan commented: “Congratulations Mama God keep you safe and keep blessing you with all your hard work. Proud of you mama Africa,” said fan.

The Joburg Film Festival (JFF),  ran from Tuesday, January 31 until Sunday, February 5 at various locations across the city, offered a provocative and challenging slate of films from around the world that explored various social issues.

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