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South African-born actress, Thuso Mbedu was named one of the top 10 actors of 2022 by The New York Times for her exceptional role in “The Woman King.”

The historical epic, stars Thuso Mbedu who played Nawi, a new recruit to the Agojie, an all-female warrior unit that protected the African kingdom of Dahomey in the 19th century.

“Mbedu is amazing,” wrote film critic and podcast host Wesley Morris of The New York Times.

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