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In an Instagram post, the breakout star wrote 'Everyone thinks I am crazy that I flew 21 hours to be in SA for 48 hours and then leave again on another 21 hour flight. But getting to watch @womankingmovie and spend the evening with amazing women made all that worth it! Seeing @Nedbank shining a spotlight on the force that is woman and acknowledging her contribution to the female economy and encouraging us to #Celebr8HerStory was magical.'
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Despite the criticism received by some, Thuso Mbedu was excited for the event and enjoyed the empowering experience brought by Nedbank.
I am so excited about tonight’s private screening of @WomanKingMovie brought to you by @Nedbank. After the screening I’ll be in conversation with Buli Ndlovu and Lizzie Mogale from @Nedbank about the female economy, something very close to my heart #Celebr8herStory pic.twitter.com/7XFnPB5k2E
— тнU§σ Mвє∂u (@ThusoMbedu) October 22, 2022
Our female warriors stood at attention to welcome our women kings at the Nedbank private screening of The Woman King starring @ThusoMbedu💚#Celebr8HerStory pic.twitter.com/VZg8v46ORw
— Nedbank (@Nedbank) October 22, 2022
In The Woman King we see @ThusoMbedu as Nawi, giving herself over to the tale of a woman who desires to be heard, not backing down to anyone.
— Nedbank (@Nedbank) October 22, 2022
Tell us, which bank supports women?
RT and comment with your answer and #Celebr8HerStory, and you could win R10 000. T&Cs apply. pic.twitter.com/LzyXf6ftIP
After the screening of 'The Woman King', Thuso Mbedu shared a conversation with Buli Ndlovu and Lizzie Mogale from Nedbank about the female economy. This is a cause very close to the actress's heart.
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The inspiring conversation also touched on Thuso's purpose, journey and how proud South Africans are about her achievements.
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Buli Ndlovu, our Executive Head: Retail and Business Banking Marketing is having a heartfelt conversation with @ThusoMbedu about purpose, her journey and just how proud we, as South Africans, are of her.
— Nedbank (@Nedbank) October 22, 2022
Their joined by Lizzy Mogale in the inspiring 'girl talk'. #Celebr8HerStory pic.twitter.com/GGwgKZHrgX