Connie Ferguson to Receive ‘Legend’ Honour at Africa Choice Awards
- The Africa Choice Awards announced on social media that Connie Ferguson will receive a special Legend recognition at the ceremony
- This wouldn't be the first time the Africa Choice Awards recognised the former Generations actress
- The awards will be hosted in South Africa for the first time after being held in Nigeria over the past editions
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Connie Ferguson is set to receive one of the most prestigious acknowledgements of her career. The Africa Choice Awards has named her as a recipient of a special Legend honour, recognising her sweeping contribution to African entertainment and culture.
The announcement came on 19 August 2026, with the awards describing the Kings of Joburg star as a figure whose reach stretches well beyond the television screen.
"From the screen to the stories that have shaped African television, her career has left a mark that goes far beyond entertainment. She has built a body of work, a legacy and an influence that continues to inspire."
The recognition speaks to decades of work that have made Ferguson one of South Africa's most recognisable names in the creative industry. Most audiences will remember her as Karabo Moroka in the beloved soapie Generations, a role that became synonymous with her name.
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Beyond acting, she has steadily grown her footprint behind the camera as a producer and filmmaker, shaping some of the country's most talked-about television productions.
The Legend honour at the Africa Choice Awards on 26 September celebrates that full body of work, acknowledging her influence as an actress, producer and businesswoman who has helped define what African television looks and feels like.
See the announcement below.
Africa Choice Awards come to South Africa
This year's ceremony also marks a significant milestone for the awards themselves. The Africa Choice Awards, which have historically been held in Nigeria, will be hosted in South Africa for the very first time. The event will take place at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria, making the occasion even more fitting for a South African icon of Ferguson's stature.
This is not Ferguson's first brush with the awards. In 2022, she was nominated for Female TV Star of the Year, competing alongside prominent African television personalities.
Responding to the latest recognition, the former The Queen star kept it short and gracious: "Honoured. Thank you."
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Connie Ferguson embraces her Tswana roots
In an earlier report, Briefly News shared online reactions to Connie Ferguson performing a traditional Setswana dance in high heels.
The actress left fans and peers impressed, rushing to the comment section to gush over her flawless moves.
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