Biography
Mbongeni Ngema (born 1 June 1956) is a South African writer, lyricist, composer, director, choreographer and theatre producer, born in Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal (near Durban). He started his career as a theatre backing guitarist. He wrote the multi-award-winning musical Sarafina! and co-wrote the multi-award-winning Woza Albert! He is known for plays that reflect the spirit of black South Africans under apartheid.
He was previously married to actress Leleti Khumalo, who received a 1988 Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical for Sarafina! (and who also starred in its 1992 film adaptation), as well as starring in the leading role in South Africa's first Oscar-nominated film Yesterday.
Filmography
all 6
Movies 6
Director 1
Writer 1
Asinamali (2017)
Heartlines (2006)
Sarafina! (1992)
Woza Albert! (1982)
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GenderMale
Birthday1955-05-10 (69 years old)
CitizenshipsSouth Africa
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