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Connie Ferguson leads Netflix hit series ‘Kings Of Joburg’

4y By Johana Mukandila

South African actress and producer Connie Ferguson is set to lead one of Netflix’s popular series Kings Of Joburg. 

Although Connie made a few appearances during the first season of the show as a mermaid, it looks like this time around she is set to lead as one of the lead characters in the series.

The actress took to her Instagram timeline to showcase to her fans the first look of the series in a reel. The reel featured Netflix’s most popular South African series such as Blood & Water, How to Ruin Christmas, Kings Of Joburg and Young Famous & African cast members.

She captured the post: 

“it’s giving STAR POWER! Blood & Water, How to Ruin Christmas, Kings Of Joburg and Young Famous & African – all yours this summer and beyond. Only on Netflix. #NetflixAndChill.”

 

 

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The cast of Kings of Joburg season 1 was filled with star stardom with cast members such as Zolisa Xaluva, Cindy Mahlangu, Thembi Seete, Tsholofelo Matshaba, Tokollo Sebothoma, Abdul Khoza, SK Khoza, Buhle Samuels and the late Shona Ferguson who played lead character on the show.

The late Shona Ferguson was one of the producers and lead character on the Netflix hit series Kings Of Joburg season 1. He played the role of Simon “Vader” Masire, a member of the Kings Of Joburg brotherhood and the eldest of the Masire siblings. Simon leads the family business however Simon too, held a deep and dark secret.

 

Also see: Connie Ferguson pays tribute to late husband Shona Ferguson

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