Kagiso Lediga
Kagiso Lediga (born 6 May 1978) is a South African actor, comedian, filmmaker and writer. He is the creator and executive producer of the Netflix crime drama Queen Sono which was released on 28 February 2020. Lediga has written and directed noteworthy television comedies including the cult classic The Pure Monate Show, Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola, and the Bantu Hour.
Kagiso Lediga
- Name
- Kagiso Lediga
- Born
- 6 May 1978
- Birthplace
- South Africa
- Occupation
- Actor, comedian, filmmaker, writer
- Known for
- Queen Sono, Catching Feelings, Bunny Chow, Pure Monate Show, The Bantu Hour
- Languages
- English
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Kagiso Lediga (born 6 May 1978) is a South African actor, comedian, filmmaker and writer. He is the creator and executive producer of the Netflix crime drama Queen Sono which was released on 28 February 2020. Lediga has written and directed noteworthy television comedies including the cult classic The Pure Monate Show, Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola, and the Bantu Hour.
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Biography
Biography
He has played leading roles in the films Bunny Chow, Wonder Boy for President and Catching Feelings.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Kagiso Lediga • Born — 6 May 1978 • Birthplace — South Africa • Occupation — Actor, comedian, filmmaker, writer • Known for — Queen Sono, Catching Feelings, Bunny Chow, Pure Monate Show, The Bantu Hour
Career
Career
In 2017, Lediga co-produced, directed and starred in the romantic drama film Catching Feelings. On 10 December 2018, Lediga was announced as the creator and one of the executive producers of the Netflix crime drama series Queen Sono. Queen Sono was released on 28 February 2020 to positive reviews. In April 2020, the series was renewed by Netflix for a second season. However, on 26 November 2020, it was reported that Netflix has cancelled the series because of the production challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Filmography
Filmography
• Year — Film — Genre — Role — Notes • 2013 — Mary and Martha — Drama — Kumi • 2015 — Tell Me Sweet Something — Comedy — Katlego — Actor • 2016 — Wonder Boy for President — Comedy — Wonder Boy — Actor, Writer • 2017 — Catching Feelings — Drama — Max Matsane — Actor, director, writer • 2017 — Wizard — Drama — Director • 2024 — Mufasa: The Lion King — Drama — Young Rafiki — Voice Actor • Year — Television — Genre — Role — Notes • 1997 — The Phat Joe Show • 2004 — Pure Monate Show — Actor • 2015 — The Bantu Hour — Presenter, actor • 2020 — Queen Sono — Crime drama — Creator, executive producer, director, writer — Netflix
Life and career
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Life and career
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1978
Kagiso Lediga born at Pretoria.
Awards
• Year — Association — Category — Nominated work — Result — Ref. Reference • 2014 — South African Film and Television Awards — Best Director of a TV Comedy — Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola • Best Writing Team of a TV Comedy • 2015 — Best Achievement in Scriptwriting -TV Comedy • Best Achievement in Directing – TV Comedy
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- 1.Winifred, Chisom. Queen is coming: Queen Sono premieres February 28th, 2020. Glam Africa. 10 December 2019.
- 2.Isama, Antoinette. Production for 'Queen Sono,' Netflix's First African Original Series, Is Underway. OkayAfrica. 11 June 2019.
- 3.Buso, Oyama. Kagiso Lediga speaks about Queen Sono – Africa's First Netflix Original Series. MSN Entertainment. 10 February 2019.
- 4.van Zyl, Gareth. Hitting highs with movie hit Matwetwe: Meet director Kagiso Lediga. BizNews. 12 February 2019.
- 5.Mkhwanazi, Katlego. The Bantu Hour – Back with a difference. The Mail and Guardian. 10 November 2015.
- 6.Vourlias, Christopher. Durban: Satire 'Wonder Boy' Tweaks South African Politics. 16 June 2016.
- 7.Andersen, Nic. Catching Feelings: South African release date, cast and latest trailer. The South African. 28 February 2018.
- 8.Vourlias, Christopher. Netflix Orders 'Queen Sono,' Its First African Original Series. Variety. 10 December 2018.
- 9.Rotten Tomatoes. Queen Sono: Season 1 (2020).
- 10.Queen Sono: Season 1. Metacritic.
- 11.Kanter, Jake. 'Queen Sono': Netflix Renews Its First African Original Series. Deadline Hollywood. 28 April 2020.
- 12.Eloff, Herman. Queen Sono's second season cancelled amid 'current trying times'. Channel24. 26 November 2020.
- 13.2014 SAFTAs nominees announced. Elle Magazine. 7 March 2014.
- 14.2015 SAFTAs nominees announced. Screen Africa. 25 February 2015.
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