Renowned South African actress, Connie Chiume, wey be 72 years old, don pass away on Tuesday for Garden City Hospital. Her family announce di sad news for Instagram, say she die for hospital in Johannesburg. Dem also beg make dem give dem privacy during dis hard time.
Di statement read, "Di Chiume Family dey regret to tell una say internationally acclaimed award-winning actress Connie Chiume don die. Connie Chiume, 72, die today, August 6, 2024, for Garden City Hospital. Di family beg make una give dem privacy during dis hard period. Dem go give more details later."
Connie Chiume, wey dem born for June 5, 1952, for Welkom, South Africa, start her acting career for di 1970s. Her career wey span several decades, make am earn am acclaim both for local and international levels. Apart from her film work, Chiume be celebrated for her contributions to South African TV and theatre. She appear for many local productions, including popular soap operas like "Zone 14" and "Rhythm City", wey capture audience with her strong performances.
Her talent and dedication earn am many awards and nominations throughout her career. Chiume's accolades include several prestigious honours for her roles for both TV and film. She receive di South African Film and Television Award (SAFTA) for Best Supporting Actress and dem honour am with di Golden Horn Award for her outstanding contributions to di industry. Her role for "Black Panther" further solidify her place for cinematic history, bring am international recognition.
Chiume gain fame through her roles for popular TV shows like "Mohlolohadi", "Zone 14", "Yizo Yizo", "Rhythm City", "Housekeepers", and "Grassroots", as well as di Marvel film "Black Panther". She recently star for di hit series "Gomora" and appear for Beyoncé's film "Black Is King".
Source: Prime 9ja Online Pidgin: Nollywood dey Mourn: Connie Chiume, Veteran Actress, Don Die at 72