Dukureh’s only film credit is “Elvis,” per IMDb. The Fisk University graduate also made an appearance in the music video for Doja Cat’s song “Vegas” from the movie’s soundtrack.
Dukureh reflected on her first big role in an interview shared to herpage last week."Gratefulness is where I live cuz my granny, gmama, momma, family modeled and instilled it in me," she captioned the clip."It isn't a posture of less than or crumbs scraping, but one that acknowledges good things aren't a guarantee and when we encounter them thankfulness, gratefulness is the least we can express.
She added,"If [you're] sitting somewhere wondering when, if, folks will get you, just keep on keeping on, the right folks will."
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