“The Chiume family regrets to inform you of the death of international award-winning actress, Connie Chiume,” read an official statement from the survivors. The death, which was announced on Tuesday, took place at a hospital in Johannesburg, Africa The actress leaves behind two sons and two daughters, according to reports BBC.
Chiume was born in Welkom, Free State Province, South Africa. Her father was from Malawi and her mother was Zulu. Although she studied to become a nurse, she worked as a teacher before turning to acting. In 1989, she became famous in the television series Inkom ‘Edla Yodwa, after which she became a fixture on South African television.
She is internationally known for her role as Zawavari in the 2018 film Black Panther and the sequel Black Panther: Long Live Wakanda. She has also received numerous awards throughout her career including the NTVA Avanti Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series for her role in Soul City or the SAFTA Award for Supporting Actress best for her portrayal of Stella Moloi in Zone 14.
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