Pearl Thusi: Last News

EXCLUSIVE: Veteran talent agent Dana Sims is moving into management, joining Industry Entertainment with a talent and literary focus on the burgeoning entertainment business in Africa. Sims will continue to manage and produce with clients in all areas and will split time between Los Angeles and Johannesburg. 

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. 

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!

EVERY little girl wants to be just like her mommy, and that includes putting on make-up and experimenting with different looks. Some celebrity kids have the privilege of rummaging through mom’s beauty kits (call us jealous). This can be a controversial subject for most people, but if you choose to have your child play around with her (or his) make-up and hair, there are safe and healthy ways to do so. Here are just a few ways these cute celebrity kids play and beauty products to introduce to your own little one.

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. Naturally, the country is excited about seeing Pearl in her new role but many can’t afford a Netflix subscription to watch the show. Still, Pearl has urged fans not to pirate the show as its success is based solely on views on the streaming platform.

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.

You could feel the anticipation and excitement in the air at the premiere of Queen Sono on Thursday, February 27. Stars of the show, beaming and looking suitably glamorous  were greeted by excited fans on the red carpet.