Queen Sono

Queen Sono
Promotional release poster
Genre
Created byKagiso Lediga
Written by
  • Kagiso Lediga
  • Karabo Lediga
  • Camilo Saloojee
  • Christopher Steenkamp
  • Muzi Dlamini
Directed by
  • Kagiso Lediga
  • Tebogo Malope
Starring
Theme music composer
Opening themeDisco Matanga
ComposerZethu Mashika
Country of originSouth Africa
Original languages
  • English
  • French
  • Russian
  • Swahili
  • Afrikaans
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu
  • Pretoria Sotho
  • Shona
  • Yoruba
  • Xitsonga
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producers
  • Kagiso Lediga
  • Tamsin Andersson
CinematographyMotheo Moeng
Editors
  • Melissa Parry S.A.G.E.
  • Gugu Sibandze S.A.G.E.
  • Khulekani Zondi
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time32–47 min
Production companyDiprente Films
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseFebruary 28, 2020 (2020-02-28)
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Queen Sono is a South African crime drama television series created by Kagiso Lediga that premiered on Netflix on February 28, 2020.[1][2][3] The series stars Pearl Thusi, Vuyo Dabula, Sechaba Morojele, Chi Mhende, Loyiso Madinga, Rob van Vuuren, Kate Liquorish, Khathu Ramabulana, Enhle Maphumulo, Abigail Kubeka, Connie Chiume, Otto Nobela and James Ngcobo and features Mario Diederiks.[2] It is Netflix's first African original series.[4][a]

Upon release, it received positive reviews by critics, who praised the direction, cinematography, action sequences and performances. On April 28, 2020, Netflix renewed the series for a second season.[5] However, on November 26, 2020, it was reported that Netflix had cancelled the series because of the production challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]

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