Thuso Mbedu Strikes Major International Deal With Paramount+, Mzansi Ecstatic: “Your Country Is Proud of You”

• South Africans are singing praises for The Underground Railroad actress Thuso Mbedu who keeps flying the country's flag high
• Mbedu has been leaving a mark on the international acting scene, from winning major awards to starring alongside stars like Viola Davis
• The former Isibaya star landed another major international deal after striking a first-look deal with VIS Social Impact division

Thuso Mbedu is making major strides on the international scene. The American based South African star signed a first-look deal with Paramount, and Mzansi is over the moon for her.

The deal means that Mbedu can now present her projects to Paramount Studios first before taking them anywhere else. This is a big deal for the International Emmy-nominated actress.

According to Deadline, The Woman King star will create, develop and produce scripted and doc programmes focused on equity, climate and health for the cause-driven production division of Paramount Global's production arm.

Mbedu took to her Instagram page to confirm the news and show appreciation to those who believed in her. She wrote:

"Thank you to Viacom and Georgia Arnold for giving us a chance to collaborate with our peers in crafting important and impactful stories. To my peers: Asisebenzeni askere?"

South Africans, including fellow celebrities, took to various social media pages to congratulate the star. Many are proud that she is flying the country's flag high.

@boity wrote:

"So so brilliant!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Congratulations darling!"

@zozitunzi added:

"Incredible! Congratulations Thuso."

@somizi commented:

"Come get a huge hug."

@lulushezi noted:

"I don't understand a thing of what you just said but congrats to her."

@Nonhlan09462555 wrote:

"She is a force. We are in awe. Congratulations @ThusoMbedu. You deserve every good thing coming your way."

Somizi Mhlongo's Living the Dream With Somizi is returning for season 5, Mzansi can't keep calm

Briefly News previously reported that lovers of Somizi's reality TV show Living the Dream With Somizi were excited when news that the show is coming back for another season was announced.

The award-winning reality TV show will start airing on Showmax on 4 May 2022. Fans can look forward to seeing some of Idols SA judge's highs and lows in the show.

According to TimesLIVE, LTDWS will start by giving fans a look at Somizi and Mohale's public break-up. It will also touch on the star's GBV accusations which almost sent his career into a nosedive.

Source: Briefly News