Oladokun Abimbola Elijah

Thuso Mbedu’s Journey From Pietermaritzburg to Hollywood’s Brightest Stages

Thuso Mbedu is among the many KZN stars who have taken the world by storm with their talents. Hailing from Pietermaritzburg, affectionately known as the Sleepy Hollow, the actress rose from humble beginnings to global recognition. Thuso who just starred in the star-studded Mufasa: The Lion King alongside stars like Aaron Pierre, Beyoncé and John Kani carries the essence of KwaZulu-Natal wherever she goes. Mbedu first rose to prominence with her breakout performance in the American drama miniseries The Underground Railroad, followed by her powerful role in the critically acclaimed blockbuster The Woman King, featuring the legendary Viola Davis. Mbedu recently bagged the lead role in the highly anticipated film Children of Blood and Bone, which will be filmed in South Africa. The star spoke about landing the role in an emotional Instagram post, saying it was a dream come true.