Mbongeni Ngema passes away
Mbongeni Ngema, a veteran music composer and playwright, died on Wednesday evening, December 27, 2023. the creator of The Sarafina! was killed in a head-on collision while driving back from a funeral in the Eastern Cape.
His family released a statement that reads:
“As the Ngema family, we are deeply devastated about his passing and we will also share further details about the funeral arrangements in due course.”
“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved brother, father, husband and a patriot, Mbongeni Ngema. Ngema was killed in a head-on car accident whilst returning from attending a funeral in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape this evening. He was a passenger in the vehicle. Ngema is a renouned playwright, actor, choreographer, composer and singer”
“He is best known for his award-winning works that include Sarafina and Woza Albert. Among his many hit songs is Stimela sa se Zola. An entertaining artist of note, Ngema’s works reflected the spirit of resistance during the Westwood’s of apartheid and liberation struggle.”
source: briefly.co.za
following the announcement on social media, condolences started coming in from fans and well-wishers.
Sad to note the untimely passing of art icon Mbongeni Ngema. I hope his loved ones find solace in the fact that because of his extraordinary contribution to art, his star will shine for ever. May his soul rest in peace #RIPMbongeniNgema💔🕊
— Prof Thuli Madonsela #KindnessBuilds (@ThuliMadonsela3) December 27, 2023
Tragic. Will always remember his remarkable performance in Woza Albert when it toured in the UK with Percy Mtwa in 1982, or was it 1983…..
— Piers Pigou (@PiersPigou) December 27, 2023
Hamba kahle🙏
Umthi omkhulu uwile. What a sad loss. He was a creative writer, a genius and best musical composer. Discovered abo Somizi, the likes of Leleti Khumalo and Mantuli from Skeem Saam. My favorite so Of all time was Stimela saseZola and Lizobuya Lelizwe.
— Mrs Khathi. Umama wabafana. God's favorite child (@6f7bb7d3f152457) December 27, 2023
💔💔💔 sad news indeed, may God comfort the family, friends and fans, let his soul rest in peace
— moses Nhlapho (@mosesnhlapho) December 27, 2023
That's sad news to hear… Condolensces to his family and friends and the entire South African country…
— Sandile Dlamini (@Msandi_dlamini) December 27, 2023
and lots more…
We at Fazehits send our love and comfort to his family at this difficult time…may his soul rest in peace.
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