Shona Ferguson was a famously known South African entertainment personality. He gradually rose to the limelight of the industry after switching from music to movie production. Until his demise, Shona was a key figure in South Africa’s entertainment industry.
Biography
Shona Ferguson was a South African actor and movie producer who owned a film production company known as “Ferguson Films” and appeared in many movies in South Africa. Shona, who initially started as a Disc Jockey, was a multiple award winner and was well respected in South Africa.
Early Life
Aaron Arthur Ferguson popularly known as Shona Ferguson was born on the 30th of April, 1972, in Gaborone, Botswana, to South African parents. Despite being born to South African parents, he is of Botswana descent due to being born and raised there during his youth.
He was trained by his parents, and he became someone society respected until his demise.
Education
Shona’s educational background was not much, as he decided to pursue a career in music after completing his basic and high school education. Growing up, he had much love and passion for music and moved to Lesotho to become a Disc Jockey.
Furthermore, he acquired training in many fields, including IT and Business Development, before fully going into Show Business.
Career
Shona Ferguson kicked off his career as a DJ in 1992 when he performed at the Palace Hotel Night Club in Lesotho. He later returned to Botswana and worked in the IT Department of EDUTECH.
Shona Ferguson was regarded as a top salesperson by his colleagues and earned the award of Top Sales Manager between 1998 and 1999 in EDUTECH.
Furthermore, he was introduced into the movie industry and has been featured in many movies and TV shows, including Ace and Muvhango (2006) and Itumeleng (2011 to 2013).
Before his death, Shona Ferguson was a co-owner of a film company, “Ferguson Films,” which he managed and ran with his wife, Connie Ferguson.
The company has produced top-notch movies, including The Herd, The Imposter, and Kings of Joburg, which is currently a Netflix series.
Age
Shona Ferguson was 49 years old at the time of his demise.
Wife
Connie first met actor Shona Ferguson in July 2001. Three years after her divorce from Matsunyane, they wed in November 2001.
The couple welcomed a daughter in June 2002. Shona Ferguson passed away in the afternoon of July 30, 2021, from complications connected to COVID-19, ending an almost 20-year marriage.
Children
The union of both Shona and Connie Ferguson produced a daughter, Alicia Ferguson in 2002.
Funeral and Death
The businessman, actor, and producer died on the 30th of July, 2021, due to Covid-19 complications. His funeral took place on the 1st of August, 2021.
Net Worth
According to our findings, Shona Ferguson had an estimated net worth of R24 million before his death.
