One of the main key things for us in attending was getting the chance to chat to some of the key members involved in the entire thing. Check that out below as well the images captured (Credit photographers David Dettmann and Neo Baepi for all these stunning images) on the night:

The cool Rob van Vuuren:

The beautiful Chi Mhende:

The suave Vuyo Dabula:

The gent Kagiso Lediga:

And last but not least, the gorgeous Pearl Thusi:

A great event it was overall and very well organised, we hope this is the first of many local Netflix events *hint, hint*. And of course our thanks to them and their awesome team for having us.

Here’s a really interesting and cool one…Netflix, the world’s leading internet entertainment service, yes that one, has started production on its first original African series, Queen Sono, an action-packed spy thriller produced by Johannesburg-based Diprente.

Pearl Thusi stars in the title role as an unconventional spy working for an undercover South African agency devoted to protecting the people of Africa.

The series will include an all-local cast including Vuyo Dabula playing Shandu, an ex-spy who has taken a different path. Sechaba Morojele plays Dr Sid, director of the SOG, with Chi Mhende, Loyiso Madinga, and Rob Van Vuuren, playing agents on his team. Kate Liquorish plays Ekaterina, heiress of an oligarch family with ulterior motives. Khathu Ramabulana plays Queen’s childhood friend, William, now in a relationship with Enhle Maphumulo’s Nova. Abigail Kubekha plays Mazet, Queen’s beloved Gogo, who has always supported Queen – no matter the trouble she gets herself into.

Rounding out the talented supporting cast are Connie Chiume, Otto Nobela and James Ngcobo.

The six-part series is being produced by Diprente, the Johannesburg-based production company behind Catching Feelings and International Emmy nominated Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola. Showrunner and Director Kagiso Lediga (named as one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People 2019) will be joined by Director Tebogo Malope (Cannes Lions and SAFTA award winner), with both directing three episodes each. The team will be led by Executive Producer Tamsin Andersson.

The series is expected to launch globally in 2020.