Mbongeni Ngema
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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.
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Albums
Mbongeni Ngema feat. Emtee, Saudi, Gigi Lamayne, Tamarsha, Reason, Blacklez, MJ
Freedom Is Coming Tomorrow
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Top Tracks
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- Tears of the Rain
- Majavajava
- One of these Days
- Mhla Ngifayo
- The Other Side Of The Telephone
- Funeral Cry
- Mhla Ngibuy'ekhaya
- Indukenhle
- Ngiyofela Emapulazini
- Oliver Tambo
- Amaquhawe
- The Freedom Charter
- Freedom Is Coming Tomorrow
- Nantsi iMpi
- Sadlal'abafana
- Truth Commition
- Love Is Sweet
- Bhut' Omuhle featuring Ladysmith Black Mambazo
- Melody of Freedom
- What's My Name?
- Ntombi
- Ama-Ndiya
- Ama-Model C
- Nikeziwe
