Mbongeni Ngema

Mbongeni Ngema

playwright South Africa

Mbongeni Ngema is a renowned South African playwright, composer, and director best known for his influential musical 'Sarafina!', which addresses the Soweto Uprising and the impact of apartheid on youth in South Africa. His work has made significant contributions to the South African theatre scene and has gained international recognition, reflecting the struggles and resilience of the South African people.

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South Africa South Africa: Mbongeni Ngema had been awarded the prize for drama the same year he staged Sarafina on Broadway. 7

Siya Charles Johnny Clegg Sipho Mchunu Maishe Maponya Ismail Mahomed Tutu Puoane Shannon Mowday Bronwen Forbay Alan Webster Sibongile Khumalo Jacko Maree Muneyi
Mail & Guardian: The Standard Bank Young Artist Award then and now – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Noxolo Dlamini reprises her role in the critically acclaimed musical by late South African playwright Mbongeni Ngema. 8

Noxolo Dlamini Viola Davis Leleti Khumalo
Mail & Guardian: Noxolo Dlamini returns to the stage as Sarafina – The Mail & Guardian