Connie Chiume’s Son Nongelo Talks About How the Family Is Keeping Late Star’s Projects Alive
- Connie Chiume's family is dedicated to preserving her legacy by keeping her local and international projects alive through the Connie Chiume Foundation
- Nongelo Chiume, her son, plans to focus on cultural exchange and revive the annual festival The Pulse of South Africa in the US
- Nothando Mabuza, Connie's daughter, will continue her mother's acting workshops in rural areas
Connie Chiume may be gone, but her legacy will live on forever. The iconic late actress' family said they are doing whatever it takes to keep her local and international projects alive.
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Connie Chiume's family on preserving her legacy
It's been two months since legendary actress Connie Chiume's death, and her son Nongelo has vowed to ensure that his mother is never forgotten.
According to Fakaza News, the media personality said the family and the Connie Chiume Foundation are keeping the projects close to the actress' heart alive.
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Nongelo said his mother was a big advocate for cultural exchange. Therefore, that will be one of the Connie Chiume Foundation's focus. He said plans to have the annual festival again in the United States of America are well underway. He said:
"The Pulse of South Africa was a project supported by the sport, arts and culture department and other partners. We are looking at ensuring we keep her legacy alive by ensuring we have that annual festival again in the US."
Connie Chiume's daughter, Nothando Mabuza, will continue the Black Panther's acting workshops in rural areas.
Chiume family grateful for the love and support
The Chiume family also expressed their gratitude for the love and support from fans and colleagues before and after Connie's untimely death. Nongelo said the outpouring of love they received after their mother's passing highlights the impact of her work.
SA reacts to Connie Chiume’s final season of Blood Legacy
In more entertainment news, Briefly News reported that South Africans couldn't wait for legendary actress Connie Chiume's final act in the latest Netflix series, Blood Legacy. The late actress features as the matriarch of the Ndlovu family.
Connie Chiume may be gone, but her legacy lives on forever. The star, who passed away last month, is starring in the latest Netflix show, Blood Legacy. The star-studded show also features top Mzansi stars, including Enhle Mbali, Xolile Tshabalala and Sello Maake KaNcube.
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