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Viola Davis celebrates her birthday in Cape Town, enkosi!

By: Natasha Archary Image: Viola Davis Instagram Woman King actress, Viola Davis celebrated her 58th birthday in Cape Town, and thanked all her fans for sending her love by using a South African saying, enkosi, which translates to "Thank you." Beaming with the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean behind her, the actress looked pleased to be back in Mzansi. Sharing her multiple birthday cakes on Instagram, the American actress and […]

today12/08/2023

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“So happy to have you in my life.” – Viola Davis pens sweet birthday note for Thuso

Katlego Sekhu image: Instagram/@violadavis Saturday, the eighth of July, marked Thuso Mbedu's 32nd birthday. Grammy-winning actress and Thuso Mbedu's mentor, Viola Davis, took to social media to wish the South African a Happy Birthday. "Happiest of birthdays to the beautiful, talented Thuso Mbedu!!!! So happy to have you in my life. I Love. You!! View this post on Instagram A post shared by VIOLA DAVIS (@violadavis) Thuso Mbedu is the […]

today10/07/2023

Viola Davis earns EGOT status!

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Viola Davis earns EGOT status after first Grammy win!

By Wanique Block American actress Viola Davis has achieved her EGOT status following her Grammy win at the 2023 Grammy Awards ceremony. Viola Davis has become the 18th person to earn EGOT status by wining an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award. In Hollywood EGOT status represents the highest honour in television, music, film and theatre. Viola won her first Gramophone in the category of best audiobook, narration and storytelling […]

today06/02/2023

South African makeup and special effects artist

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Babalwa Mtshiselwa is redefining what African beauty means

By Wanique Block South African makeup and special effects artist, Babalwa Mtshiselwa has redefined the definition of African beauty on the set of The Woman King. Starring Viola Davis and South Africa's very own Thuso Mbedu, The Woman King tells the tale of an all-female group of warriors who are protecting the kingdom of Dahomey. The film sheds light on sisterhood, power, wealth, and beauty. This is evident through the […]

today19/09/2022

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Thuso Mbedu graces the cover of Essence magazine alongside Viola Davis

By Wanique Block South Africa's Crown Jewel, Thuso Mbedu has yet again taken the world and Hollywood by storm. This time, the rising star graces the cover of Essence magazine alongside her co-stars on The Woman King Viola Davis, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, and Adrienne Warren. Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, The Woman King is said to uncover and reframe a chapter in West African history and in turn follows the story of an all-female warrior unit […]

today07/09/2022

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WATCH: Thuso Mbedu pens a beautiful birthday note to Viola Davis

By Zuko Komisa On Thursday, August 11th, Viola Davis, who turned 57, receives a heartfelt birthday message from Thuso Mbedu. The actress who collaborated with the American actor on the upcoming film The Woman King posted images and videos of their interactions. The Woman King, a film based on a historical account of an army of female warriors who for several centuries protected a West African kingdom, will have its […]

today12/08/2022

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“No words necessary,” Thuso Mbedu shares trailer for The Woman King alongside Viola Davis

By Katlego Sekhu Award-winning South African actress Thuso Mbedu has shared the trailer for her forthcoming film The Woman King alongside Viola Davis. And like her caption, there were "no words necessary" as the trailer "speaks for itself." The Woman King is a historical epic film directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, from a screenplay she co-wrote with Dana Stevens and a story by Maria Bello. It is based on the true […]

today07/07/2022

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Viola Davis honored with the Women in Motion award at the Cannes Film Festival

By Wanique Block American actress and producer Viola Davis was awarded with the Women in Motion award at the Cannes Film Festival. Wearing an electric lime green pants suit, Viola Davis garnered the attention of the audience at she eloquently expressed her wish to be the change and elevate story telling by becoming a beacon of hope for people of colour. “As a little chocolate girl, that grew up in […]

today25/05/2022

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