Mbongeni Ngema (born 1 June 1956) is a South African writer, lyricist,
composer, director and theatre producer, born in Verulam,
KwaZulu-Natal (near Durban). He started his career as a theatre
backing guitarist.He was previously married to actress Leleti Khumalo,
who received a 1988 Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a
Musical for Sarafina!, as well as starring in the leading role in
South Africa's first Oscar-nominated film Yesterday.
composer, director and theatre producer, born in Verulam,
KwaZulu-Natal (near Durban). He started his career as a theatre
backing guitarist.He was previously married to actress Leleti Khumalo,
who received a 1988 Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a
Musical for Sarafina!, as well as starring in the leading role in
South Africa's first Oscar-nominated film Yesterday.
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