Nearly three months after his passing, renowned actor and producer, Shona Ferguson’s legacy continues to live on.
READ MORE | Connie Ferguson thanks her loved ones and the nation for the support: “God is still God.”
During the Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards (HAPAs), which were held at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, USA, the late actor was awarded the coveted title of ’Best Lead In a TV Series (Africa)’ for his role as Simon ‘Vader’ Masire, a notorious gangster on Netflix's original series, Kings Of Joburg.
The series walked away with three awards which include Best Series Africa and Best supporting actress in a tv series Africa for the role of Phumzi which was portrayed by Cindy Mahlangu.
Taking to her Instagram account to celebrate the wins, Connie Ferguson posted an image of the co-producer of the series, Samad Davis, holding the award.
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“The smile on my brother and co-executive producer on #kingsofjoburg @samaddavis face is very telling of the joy he felt in his heart when he received these awards on behalf of @ferguson_films , (Best series Africa,) #shonaferguson (Best actor in a series Arica) and @cindy_thando (Best supporting actress in a tv series Africa!) Congratulations team #fergusonfilms and teamnetflixsa!,” she wrote before thanking the HAPAs for the recognition.
Wouldn’t God do it
#longlivekingSH
#legendsneverdie
I am beyond elated for this win! Your passion, your drive, your creative genius and your undeniable talent went unrecognised for the longest time, but that never discouraged nor deterred you from your plans and vision for Ferguson Films. To say I’m proud of my husband would be the biggest understatement! This guy! This guy! Not only was he the biggest dreamer but also the hardest worker in the room!
Boss extraordinaire! With the brightest smile and heartiest laughter! Sorely missed but fondly remembered by all! Congratulations Hubby! We receive this in your honor! May the memory of you never fade in people’s minds and hearts! You are loved by many, and remembered for how you touched people’s lives and the difference you made to them!
You continue to inspire beyond the grave! You truly are one of a kind! Chosen to defy death!
"For I am convinced that
neither death, nor life,
nor angels, nor rulers,
nor things present,
nor things to come, nor
powers, nor height,
nor depth, nor anything
else in all creation, will
be able to separate us
from the love of God in
Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Romans 8:38-39
All glory to God!
Thank you @hapawards for the honor!
#hapawards@hapawards#bestleadinatvseriesafrica#shonaferguson#legend#goat
#liveloveleavealegacy#theshogoeson
The late actor passed away in July after succumbing to Covid-19 related complications. The 47-year-old was loved for his major contribution to the South African television industry. He starred in and produced a number of local TV shows and films such as Mzansi Magic’s popular soapie, The Queen and Netflix series, Kings of Joburg.
