For many years, Hollywood has told stories about Africa. Usually, these stories focus on war, poverty, or safaris. However, the Netflix series Queen Sono changed the narrative. Released in 2020, it was the first African original series produced by Netflix.

The main character, played by actress Pearl Thusi, is a powerful female lead. She does her own stunts and fights her own battles. This makes the show exciting to watch. However, she is not perfect. She makes mistakes and has weaknesses. This complexity makes the character feel real.