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‘You have the gift’ – Oprah praises Thuso Mbedu’s acting

The Underground Railroad streaming on Amazon has received wide praise from audiences and critics alike.

The director Barry Jenkins’ remake is already receiving recommendations for award show nominations. It is based on the novel of the same name by Colson Whitehead and stars South African actress Thuso Mbedu.

One viewer, Oprah Winfrey, said Mbedu’s acting is the “performance of a lifetime”.

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By Sandisiwe Mbhele
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