Celebrities say their final goodbyes to Shona Ferguson
By: Poelano Malema
Scores of celebrities have taken to social media to pay tribute to legendary actor, Shona Ferguson, who was buried on Wednesday 4 August.
Many of them have shared their pain of losing such a talented actor and producer.
Ferguson, affectionately known as “Uncle Sho”, was not only an actor and producer, but he has changed the entertainment and film industry in South Africa.
Watch: Shona Ferguson’s funeral
His acting career began when he joined prominent South African series ‘Generations’, ‘Isidingo: The Need’, and ‘Muvhango’ in the early 2000s.
He was an acclaimed director, actor, and producer.
In 2010, Shona and his wife, Connie Ferguson, launched Ferguson Films.
The company produced hit shows such as, ‘The Gift’, ‘Igazi’, ‘Imposter’, ‘The Queen’, ‘Unmarried’, ‘The Throne’, and ‘Kings of Jo’Burg’.
It is through working and producing these shows that he won the hearts of many South Africans and his colleagues.
Watch: Connie Ferguson’s final tribute to her late husband Shona Ferguson
Below are some of the final tributes celebrities shared for the star.
Thembisa Mdoda Nxumalo
Zenande Mfenyana
It’s so final😭💔…
It’s a picture wrap for you, Uncle Sho, but you created a loving, creative army within us and that’s what we need to be❤️😰. #RIPShonaFerguson— Thembisa Liyema Nxumalo (@tembisa) August 4, 2021
Boroko bo fedile 🤕 I can’t believe today we have to say our final goodbyes to Mr “My wife” 😰 Yho this man loved and adored his wife and children! Mama Connie, Sedi, Ali, Roro we are crying with you 😰😰😰😰 I’m so sorry my loves 💔💔💔💔
— Zenande Mfenyana (@Zenande_Mcfen) August 3, 2021
Boroko bo fedile 🤕 I can’t believe today we have to say our final goodbyes to Mr “My wife” 😰 Yho this man loved and adored his wife and children! Mama Connie, Sedi, Ali, Roro we are crying with you 😰😰😰😰 I’m so sorry my loves 💔💔💔💔
— Zenande Mfenyana (@Zenande_Mcfen) August 3, 2021
My heart and prayers are with you @Connie_Ferguson and your family today. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/yJD8YIawra
— Terry Pheto (@TerryPheto) August 4, 2021
Still can’t believe it big bro…..Robala ntja mme o robale ka kgotso….le fatse le ha le kgore😭 #ripshonaferguson, @Connie_Ferguson please be strong ousi for the rest of the family #Shonaferguson #shonafergusonfuneral pic.twitter.com/sd9Pd1AirB
— Jub Jub (@official_jubjub) August 4, 2021
Rest In Power @Shona_Ferguson life is so unfair #RIPShonaFerguson pic.twitter.com/o7AcjXHQM9
— Mzilikazi wa Afrika (@IamMzilikazi) July 30, 2021
Robert Marawa
Minnie Dlamini Jones
Terry Pheto
Jub Jub
Mzilikazi wa Afrika