Ron Kunene keeps entertainment alive

2 May 23 | Chamber News

Ron Kunene, aka Lomdzala, is not only a mentor and elder of the South African community in New York but also a humble servant of the people and a serial entrepreneur in the media and entertainment world of the USA. Mr. Kunene has contributed to many award-winning titles within Oscar films and critically acclaimed plays like The Lion King and Sarafina. With this work, Mr. Kunene’s “edutainment” mission continues to come to fruition as he sets his sights on telling the stories of African leaders and history makers through film and television. He has boundless energy and passion when it comes to giving back to his birth country.

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