Soweto Theatre will honour Kiume by dedicating a star to her at its Celebration of Our Legends event this September.
Late actress Connie Chiume will receive a posthumous Star Award from the Soweto Theatre, but Johannesburg City Theatre artistic director James Ngcobo says it is not a convenient tribute by the theatre.
“No, what we will be doing on September 29 is what we have been communicating with Sister Konnie for the last nine months,” Ngcobo said. Citizen.
Soweto Theatre will honour her incredible achievements by dedicating a star to her at this year's Celebration of Our Legends in September. She will receive the star along with 39 other artists.
Ngcobo was unable to reveal the names of the other artists who were due to receive the honour.
Chiume, who was fondly known as Mum Connie, died at Garden City Hospital on Tuesday at the age of 72.
“She passed away the night before we were to award her this star,” Ngcobo asserted.
“What this star means is it recognises outstanding contributions to the arts. It's given to people who have made a difference in the arts industry. When you mention their name, people think, 'Wow, she did this and that.'”
Chiume was born in Welkom, Free State, but grew up in Soweto, and Ngcobo said it was significant that the star was being cast in a Soweto theatre.
“It's very symbolic. She's lived her whole life in that community. When an actor is in the community, they get to live with all the different characters that are in that place.”
Ngcobo said Chiume’s humility made her a great actor.
“She was a prime example of that. [a fine actor]”… I'm really happy to be able to honor her in this way.”
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The two co-starred in a 2000 film. I dreamed of Africa The film stars Kim Basinger and British actor Daniel Craig.
“We did that film with Winston Ntshona. I have a lot of respect for Sister Konnie. She was a consummate actor. We had to learn Swahili for the film and she mastered the language,” Ngcobo said.
“She always said we're not just South African actors, we're actors. She was a brave actor who threw herself into the film. She was ready and willing to play any role.”
Ngcobo said she first came across Chiume's work in the 1990s, when she was working with Vusi Dibakwana. Ifa Lakwamthetwa.
“I first saw her when I was living in KwaMashu and she inspired me as an actor.”
Condolences to Chiume continue to pour in from all over the world. Black Panther Winston Duke posted a heartfelt message on social media.
“Rest in peace my beautiful sister Connie Chiume. Thank you for your tenacity and always inspirational and present work you did throughout your long and illustrious career. You always had a grateful heart and a generous and bold heart. We will miss you and are grateful for your time here,” the M'Baku actor posted. Black panther.
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