
By Katlego Sekhu
Gomora actress Connie Chiume has taken on a viral dance challenge making the rounds on social media.
Chiume, affectionately known as Mam Sonto is seen dancing to Young Stunna’s Bopha with Adulting actress Winnie Ntshaba.
The 70-year-old’s outgoing nature has seen her take on numerous challenges on TikTok.
@topdawgcoo Connie Chiume aka Mam Sonto for the babies 😂🙌🏿 #gomora #gomoramzansi #gomoramzansimagic #gomoraseason3 #conniechiume #topdawgsessions #connie #dstv #sabc1 #sabc2 #supersport #discover #fyp ♬ original sound – Mr Massive 🇿🇦
Earlier this month Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture Zizi Kodwa visited the actress’s home.
During his visit, Connie related how her career began during apartheid and its advances during the democratic dispensation. While a lot has changed over the years, she notes that more needs to be done in the creative arts.
“It’s one of the best things that have ever happened to me. From this gathering, a lot of things will happen because I can see your willingness to learn about the industry,” she told the minister.
Connie Chiume ‘sad’ about the state of the television industry
Last year, after a video of actor Vusi Thanda, made the rounds on social media, Connie Chiuime revealed that it made her ‘sad.’
“That made me very sad. Our industry is so cruel guys. They still don’t classic us as workers. This means you can’t even claim UIF. We are being used.”
Connie disputes those saying that creatives can’t budget.
“I just want to know that if I am working today, even for the whole year for that matter and next year I am not working for another six months, how far would I be able to stretch that money? Until when?”
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