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About the Founder: Connie Chiume

Meet Connie: A Multifaceted South African Creative Arts Icon

Connie is an extraordinary South African actress, philanthropist, and entrepreneur who has devoted over 45 years to the industry. She has earned numerous awards, with her crowning achievement being featured in the international films Black Panther (2018) and Black Panther 2 (2022). She is also a passionate advocate and mentor in the African creative arts industry.

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Industry Experience

Theater Experience

Connie Chiume has an extensive career in theatre, performing in several plays such as Sola, Porgy and Bess, Little Shops of Horror, Mzumba, Somdaka, Coon Carnivals, Iphi Ntombi, and Wathintha Abafazi. Her performances have been staged in numerous international countries, such as Israel, Greece, Great Britain, the USA, New Zealand, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.

Television Experience

Connie Chiume has appeared in numerous televised international and local productions, such as Izihlabathi Ziyaqgibana, Inkomedla Yodwa, Casebook, Masakeng, S’qud ‘Snice, Lebo Mathosa Story, and Mazinyo. Q. More recently, she has been seen in shows such as Zone 14, Mohlolohadi I, II, Rhythm City, House Keepers, Gomora, and Grassroots.

Film Experience

She is also a renowned international actress, appearing in films such as The Air up there (1994), Chicken Biznis (1999, I dream of Africa (2000), Country of my Skull (2004), Fanie Fourie Se Lobola (2013), Blessers (2019), Losing Lerato (2019), Seriously Single (2020) – Netflix, Courting Anathi (2020), Black is King (2020), Queen Sono (2020), Umama (2021) and Black Panther 2 (2022).
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Social Responsibilities

Connie Chiume has also worked tirelessly to advocate for the arts and worked with many organizations to improve and promote African culture. Some of her achievements include being the Deputy President of Equity of Performing Arts Workers, the founder, and CEO of the Connie Chiume Foundation, the Co-founder of the Destiny Arts and Film Academy, a board member of the Treasure for Performing Arts Workers, and a volunteer for the Creative Workers Union of South Africa.

Recognitions

Connie Chiume’s immense commitment and service to the African creative sector have been widely recognized. She has been honored with the Arts and Culture Trust of the President, Sanlam Soweto Entrepreneur of the Month, Unctad IX, Imbokodo, Creative Legend, One Night with the Legend, Outstanding SA Role Model, Gauteng Film Commission (GFC) G-Force Legend, Lifetime Mbokodo Award – Carol Bouwer Productions, Lifetime Achievement Award- Ekurhuleni International Film Festival, Excellence Award – City of Ekurhuleni, ARTES AWARD, AVATI AWARD, SAFTA Award 2022, Hollywood Africa Prestigious Award 2022, GQ Hennessey V.S.O.P Privilege Lifetime Achievement Award. 2022, Royalty Soapie Award 2023, and the SA Literacy Fund Honorary Award 2022.

 

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Commercials

Her performances in commercial campaigns have also been highly praised. She has been seen in advertisements such as Hart, Coca-cola, Trinco, AVBOB, Benelyn, and Amakhosi Mealie Meal.

Honoring the Legacy of Connie Chiume

The work and commitment of Connie Chiume to the African creative sector have been nothing short of inspiring. Talented, awarded, and highly respected, Connie Chiume is a fixture in the African creative landscape. Through her unwavering dedication, selflessness, and leadership, she has made an impressive contribution to the African creative industry, and her influence continues to be felt to this day.