Kagiso Lediga (born 6 May 1978) is a South African actor, comedian, filmmaker and writer. He is the creator and executive producer of the Netflix crime drama Queen Sono which was released on 28 February 2020. Lediga has written and directed noteworthy television comedies including the cult classic The Pure Monate Show, Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola, and the Bantu Hour. He has played leading roles in the films Bunny Chow, Wonder Boy for President and Catching Feelings.
Career In 2017, Lediga co-produced, directed and starred in the romantic drama film Catching Feelings. On 10 December 2018, Lediga was announced as the creator and one of the executive producers of the Netflix crime drama series Queen Sono. Queen Sono was released on 28 February 2020 to positive reviews. In April 2020, the series was renewed by Netflix for a second season. However, on 26 November 2020, it was reported that Netflix has cancelled the series because of the production challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Filmography Year Film Genre Role Notes 2013 Mary and Martha Drama Kumi2015Tell Me Sweet SomethingComedyKatlegoActor2016Wonder Boy for PresidentComedyWonder BoyActor, Writer 2017 Catching Feelings Drama Max Matsane Actor, director, writer 2017 Wizard Drama Director 2024 Mufasa: The Lion King Drama Young Rafiki Voice Actor
Year Television Genre Role Notes1997The Phat Joe Show2004Pure Monate ShowActor2015The Bantu HourPresenter, actor 2020 Queen Sono Crime drama Creator, executive producer, director, writer Netflix
Awards Year Association Category Nominated work Result 2014South African Film and Television Awards Best Director of a TV Comedy Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola Best Writing Team of a TV Comedy 2015 Best Achievement in Scriptwriting -TV Comedy Best Achievement in Directing – TV Comedy
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External links Official Website