Kagiso Lediga


Kagiso Lediga is a South African Tswana stand-up comedian, actor and director. He is the creator and executive producer of the Netflix crime drama Queen Sono which was released on February 28, 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 starring 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 December 10, 2018, Lediga was announced as the creator and one of the executive producers of the Netflix crime drama series Queen Sono. In April 2020, the series was renewed by Netflix for a second season.

Filmography

YearTelevisionGenreRoleNotes
1997The Phat Joe Show
2004Pure Monate ShowActor
2015The Bantu HourPresenter, Actor
2020Queen SonoCrime dramaCreator, Executive producer, Director, WriterNetflix

Awards