Hen quick meals chain Nando’s was fast to react to the tragic information of the loss of life of legendary actress Connie Chiume.
She was 72.
Nando’s took to social media to write down: “Thanks for lighting up our screens, our properties and our lives. Love, the Infants #RIPConnieChiume”
DID YOU KNOW
Nando’s is a South African multinational quick informal chain that specialises in Portuguese flame-grilled peri-peri type hen.
It was based in Rosettenville in Johannesburg in 1987 by Portugal-born Fernando Duarte and South Africa-born Robert Brozin.
Upon visiting a Portuguese-Mozambican takeaway named Chickenland and making an attempt the hen with peri peri, the pair purchased the restaurant for about R80 000.
They renamed the restaurant Nando’s after Fernando’s first-born son.
Nando’s operates over 1 200 retailers in 30 international locations.
Their brand depicts the Rooster of Barcelos, certainly one of Portugal’s most typical symbols.
Gayton McKenzie pays tribute
In the meantime, Minister of Sport, Arts and Tradition Gayton McKenzie prolonged his condolences to the household, associates and followers of Chiume.
“Her passing at age 72 marks a profound loss for the South African nation and the world of arts and tradition. Chiume’s matchless abilities and dedication to her craft have left an indelible mark on the hearts of many,” stated the division on Tuesday.
Born in Welkom, South Africa, Connie Chiume’s journey was certainly one of resilience and brilliance. Her early years have been spent in Welkom earlier than she accomplished her matric within the Jap Cape and graduated with a level in educating in 1976.
After a couple of years of educating, she pursued her ardour for journey and moved to Greece. Chiume started her illustrious appearing profession with roles in Porgy and Bess, Ipi Ntombi and Little Store of Horrors.
Upon returning to South Africa, she captivated audiences along with her efficiency as Thembi within the 1989 collection Inkom’ Edla Yodwa and the 1990 movie Warriors from Hell.
Her expertise was recognised with a Greatest Actress award on the South African Movie and Tv Awards (SAFTAs) in 2000.
Connie Chiume charmed viewers in cleaning soap opera Rhythm Metropolis
From 2007 to 2015, Connie gained prominence by way of her function as Stella Moloi within the SABC1 drama collection Zone 14, incomes her one other SAFTA. She additionally obtained the Greatest Supporting Actress in a Drama award on the third SAFTAs.
In 2015, she charmed viewers within the cleaning soap opera Rhythm Metropolis as Mamokete Khuse.
Chiume’s expertise transcended borders when she performed the Mining Tribe Elder in Black Panther in 2018.
In 2020, she continued to shine within the drama collection Gomora and appeared within the movie Black Is King.
Dwelling Legend award
She was additionally a recipient of the Dwelling Legend award on the division’s inaugural Cultural and Inventive Trade Awards (CCIAs) that passed off on the thirtieth of March 2024.
Upon studying of the information of Chiume’s passing, McKenzie stated: “Her performances introduced pleasure, inspiration, and a way of delight to numerous South Africans. She was greater than an actress; she was a beacon of power, resilience and style. Mam’ Connie’s contribution to the humanities not solely entertained. She impressed, educated and uplifted communities all through our nation.
“As we mourn her passing, we additionally have a good time her life and legacy. Might her reminiscence proceed to encourage future generations of artists. My ideas and prayers are along with her household throughout this tough time. Might they discover consolation within the outpouring of affection and help from all those that cherished her.”
