It’s a day filled with both warmth and heartache for Lesedi Matsunyane, as she reflects on cherished memories of her late father, Shona Ferguson, on what would have been his 52nd birthday. Shona was a celebrated actor, executive producer, and co-founder of Ferguson Films, who made his mark through standout productions such as The Queen, Rockville, and Kings of Jo’Burg. He was also the husband of media powerhouse Connie Ferguson. His passing on 30 July 2021 at the age of 47, due to COVID-19-related complications, left a deep void in both his family, the entertainment industry, and the public. As time moves forward, the weight of his absence remains. The Ferguson family has carried on with strength and grace, preserving his legacy through their work and keeping his memory alive by sharing moments of him on social media. A throwback photo of the late Shona Ferguson holding a young Lesedi Matsunyane when she was still a little girl. Picture: Instagram@SediMatsunyane Remembering Shona Marking this special day, Lesedi took to Instagram to honour her late father with a moving birthday tribute, reflecting on what he could have done on his special day if he was still here. This is what she wrote: “Dear Fah…you would have been 52 today. You would have woken up around 7am, after going to bed around 1/2am, gone to gym, make your shake, then work on your laptop or go to your meetings. You would have left the house and a trail of cologne would linger to let us know you have left. Later on that same scent would let us know you have returned. You would either want private school porridge or you would tell me you are craving “something naarce” and either way, I would make it happen. Honestly, dude, you had no understanding of the concept of REST, even on your birthday. I hope you are resting PROPERLY over there. That’s not to say that you are not missed. Cos trust me, YOU ARE!,” wrote Lesedi. The late Shona spending time with Lesedi, now all grown up. Picture: Instagram@SediMatsunyane ‘I love you’ Continuing with her message, Lesedi further wrote: “Between today and 30 July, the grief likes knocking on my door and I don’t know what to do with it most times… I wanna let it in but the world doesn’t stop moving, so surely, I can’t stop either, right? I think most of this time has been spent with thinking you are away on the other side of the world instead of on the other side of life. It’s hard to compute that you are really not here – even almost half a decade later. I miss you. We all do. I wish you could have experienced SegoBear; and who knows, maybe you did before he was sent to me. The thought of that is slightly comforting…. But anyway, lemme not bore the masses with my feels. (Sorry guys). Happy Heavenly Birthday, Fah. I miss you. I love you,’ wrote Lesedi. HAVE YOU READ THIS ONE?: “Thank You, Jesus!”: Kehlani celebrates her journey and gives God the glory Post navigation “Thank You, Jesus!”: Kehlani celebrates her journey and gives God the glory
