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Black Panther Star Connie Chiume Dies at 72
Connie Chiume, the renowned South African actress celebrated for her roles in *Black Panther* and *Wakanda Forever*, has passed away at the age of 72. She died on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Garden City Hospital.
In a statement released to the public, her family announced her passing and expressed their sorrow.
“The Chiume Family is deeply saddened to share the news of the death of Connie Chiume, an internationally acclaimed and award-winning actress,” the statement read.
“Connie, aged 72, passed away today at Garden City Hospital. The family will provide further details in due course and requests privacy during this challenging time.”
Connie Chiume was a celebrated figure in the entertainment industry, known for her remarkable performances across various television series and films.
Her notable work includes roles in popular TV shows such as *Mohlolohadi*, *Zone 14*, *Yizo Yizo*, *Rhythm City*, *Housekeepers*, and *Grassroots*.
She also made significant contributions to the film industry, featuring in the Marvel hit *Black Panther* and recently appearing in the series *Gomora*.
Additionally, she had a role in Beyoncé’s film *Black Is King*. Her extensive career and memorable performances have left a lasting impact on both the South African and international entertainment landscapes.
Nigerian news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
It has been reported that the United States carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS in the northwest region of Nigeria. The order was reportedly given by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump said.
He added, “I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared the holiday dates for the festive season.
Thursday, December 25 will be observed as Christmas Day, December 26 as Boxing Day, and Thursday, January 1 as New Year’s Day.
The declaration was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. He also added that Nigerians should celebrate the holidays in faith and pray for the nation.
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