Mbongeni Ngema

Film score, Composer

1955 –

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Who is Mbongeni Ngema?

Mbongeni Ngema is a South African writer, lyricist, composer and director, born in Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal. He started his career as a theatre backing guitarist.

His ex-wife is actress Leleti Khumalo. Leleti who received a 1988 Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical for Sarafina!; as well as starring as the leading role in South Africa's first Oscar-nominated film/move, Yesterday.

He co-wrote the multi-award winning Woza Albert!. In some sectors of South African society, Ngema is considered a racist because of his controversial song, "AmaNdiya". It was banned in the country soon after it was released in 2002, and even Nelson Mandela had asked Ngema to apologize but Ngema refused.

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Born
May 10, 1955
Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal
Also known as
  • Ngema, Mbongeni
  • Mbogeni Ngema
  • Mbongeni Israel Ngema
Spouses
Nationality
  • South Africa
Profession

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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