From comedy to filmmaking: South Sudanese Longonio graduates in America
Longonio aspires to expand his presence in the artistic field.
Written by Ziad Abdel Fattah:
The famous South Sudanese comedian and musician achieved AlexThe actor, known as “Longonio,” is taking a new step in his career after graduating from Los Angeles City College in East Hollywood, California, where he completed his studies in film and television production.
Longonio is one of the most prominent young artistic figures in South Sudan.
Longonio is one of the most prominent young artistic figures in South Sudan, having gained widespread popularity through his comedy and musical works, before heading to the United States to complete his academic studies in filmmaking and television production.
The South Sudanese artist announced his graduation via his social media accounts, expressing his happiness at this achievement and confirming that this step represents the beginning of a new phase in his professional and artistic career.
In a post accompanying videos from the graduation ceremony, he said: “The first stage is complete. Film and television production at Los Angeles City College, East Hollywood, California. Grateful for this journey, for the growth and new opportunities it has brought, and thankful to God for reaching this stage.”.
The graduation announcement received widespread interaction from his followers and fans, who sent a flood of congratulatory and supportive messages via social media platforms, expressing their pride in his academic success alongside his artistic career.
A number of his followers called for him to return to South Sudan and resume his artistic and comedic activities, while others expressed their hope to see him achieve greater success in the global film industry, especially in Hollywood.
This move reflects Longonio’s ambition to expand his presence in the artistic field by combining practical experience with academic study, which may open new horizons for him in the fields of film and television production in the coming years.



