Home Wrecker movie dedication: Who is Lumko Johnson?

Netflix recently released two new South African projects, Fatal Seduction and Home Wrecker. Fatal Seduction is a steamy seven-episode series about a professor embarking on an affair, while Home Wrecker is a fast-paced thriller film following a woman trying to steal her co-worker’s life.

After watching all of Home Wrecker, you’ll notice a black screen that says, “In memory of Lumko Johnson.” Dedications like these are a moving way for a film’s cast and crew to pay tribute to someone who might have passed away either during or after filming concluded.

For those unsure of who Lumko Johnson is and what their involvement with the movie was, we’ve got you covered.

Who is Lumko Johnson in the Home Wrecker dedication?

At the end of Home Wrecker, before the credits start rolling, there is a dedication to Lumko Johnson. Lumko “Johnson” Leqela was a talented entertainer, actor, writer, and producer who got their start in the industry as a teenager on the SABC 1 YoTV platform.

Lumko’s death was sudden, and their death was described as a “gut-wrenching loss” to their family, the LGBTQIA+ community, and the South African television and film broadcasting community.

"Lumko lived a life filled with purpose and authenticity. As we process this shock as a community, let us remember their light in this world."

The cause of death has not been shared publicly, but Lumko passed away on September 14, 2022, at 32. Eyewitness News reports that Lumko’s death happened after a short hospitalization.

You can read the entire statement released by Lumko’s family on their Instagram page here.

Lumko had a small role in Home Wrecker as a character named Busa who works as a receptionist at the law firm where Tamara and Kenzie work. Busa is present in a couple of scenes throughout the movie, usually helping sign for flowers and other deliveries made to the office.

Home Wrecker is now streaming on Netflix. Add the movie to your Netflix watchlist now.