Pearl Thusi Latest Celebrity News & Gossip

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Wu Assassins” is continuing at Netflix with a standalone movie.The film, titled “Wu Assassins: Fistful of Vengeance,” will be 90 minutes and will bring back series stars Iko Uwais, Lewis Tan, Lawrence Kao, and JuJu Chan Szeto.

Naman Ramachandran Mo Abudu, the CEO of EbonyLife Media, has launched Mo Abudu Films and directed two short films that address mental health issues from a Nigerian perspective, a subject that is considered taboo in Nigeria and Africa as a whole. “Iyawo Mi” tells the story of Kunle, a young married man who lives in impoverished downtown Lagos. He returns home one evening to find his wife Eniola appears to be hallucinating, and the film explores the tragic consequences that ensue. Lateef Adedimeji, Bolaji Ogunmola and Segun Arinze are the leading actors, with Jude Chukwuka, Koye Kekere-Ekun and Blessing Obasi in supporting roles. Meanwhile, “Her Perfect Life” portrays the story of a woman, Onajite Johnson Ibrahim, who is envied by everyone in Lagos but wants to end it all. The film features Pearl Thusi and Joseph Benjamin in leading roles, with Omowunmi Dada, Uzo Osimkpa, Mary Lazarus and Christian Paul in supporting roles.

Mo Abudu, the CEO of EbonyLife Media, has stepped into the writing and directing spaces, having completed two short films – Iyawo Mi and Her Perfect Life – the former of which will screen at the Cannes Film Festival’s Short Film Corner this month. Both projects have also been selected for the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival in August. 

Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerAfter nearly 11 years at ICM Partners, veteran agent Dana Sims has joined CAA.

This past Sunday was Mother’s Day and millions set the day aside to celebrate their moms.

By Jake Kanter

After a spectacular debut season of Netflix’s Queen Sono, the streaming giant has announced that the series will officially be returning for a second season. The series has made history by being Netflix’s first script to screen original production on the continent.

Fans around Mzansi were shocked to find out that popular actress and presenter Pearl Thusi has deactivated all her social media accounts. The star has prominently taken part in a variety of Twitter feuds over the years but has also used social media to do good – specifically asking fans where she can donate food parcels to amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Congratulations are in order for local actress Pearl Thusi! The Queen Sono star has just acquired a new home for herself and kids -the yard is huge!

South Africans are incredibly excited about Netflix’s first African production Queen Sono. The series, which stars Pearl Thusi as the titular character, follows the story of a secret South African clandestine agent who tackles criminal operations while dealing with crises in her personal life.

Pearl Thusi has been receiving a lot of praise from the likes of BBC and the O Magazine for her lead role in Netflix’ Queen Sono, a first of its kind from the continent on the streaming service.

Ladies and gents, it’s officially the weekend, which means less time off work for most South Africans and more time to do fun stuff. If you not sure or haven’t decided how you’re going to spend this weekend then worry not because we’ve got you covered. From Pearl Thusi’s first Netflix series to ULTRA 2020 and the release of the Invisible Man, here are top five picks for this weekend.

DJ Zinhle and Pearl Thusi recently shared more pictures from their wonderful getaway in Mauritius and they’re giving us the feels.

DJ Zinhle and Pearl Thusi recently shared more pictures from their wonderful getaway in Mauritius and they’re giving us the feels.

Currently basking in the lap of luxury are local celebs Pearl Thusi and DJ Zinhle. The two besties checked in at the East African nation of Mauritius for what seems like a getaway not so long ago.