Shona Ferguson Bags An International Award Nod. He may be gone but his work and spirit still lives on. Fans and colleagues of the late actor and producer Shona Ferguson are beaming with pride following the announcement of his international award nomination. Congratulations are in order as the late actor bagged an award nomination at the Hollywood And African Prestigious Awards.
Ferguson Films bagged two nominations for their Netflix mini series King’s Of Joburg starring the late actor as Simon ‘Vader’ Masire and Gomora actor Zolisa Xaluva as Mogomotsi ‘Mo’ Masire. The production has bagged a nomination for Outstanding Drama series In Africa and the late actor also received a nomination for Best Lead in a Drama Series. The ceremony will be taking place on October 24th at the Orpheum Theatre, Broadway, Los Angeles.
Former colleagues of the actor including Ntando Duma, Vuyo Ngcukana and more have congratulated the late actor for his hard work, sharing how proud they are of his achievement. Shona passed away in July 30th following a lengthy battle with COVID-19. Since then his widow Connie Ferguson has shown great strength and has been sharing her healing process with her followers.
Connie has kept her husband’s memory alive by regularly posted tribute photos and bible verses dedicated to him. She shared what she misses the most about her late husband, which is #CarpetSundays where they would lay on the carpet and talking about everything at their hearts desire. The actress spoke on how much she misses his physical presence even though, she can still feel his spirit.
Shona’s eldest daughter Lesedi previously took to Instagram to dedicate her vaccination jabs to her late father. Her followers and celebrity friends that were close to the late actor commented on the post with heart emoji’s to shower her with love and support.
On July 30th the Ferguson family released a statement confirming Shona’s death at the Milpark Hospital, after a lengthy stay in the hospital.
Congratulations Shona and the team!!!
