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Mbongeni Ngema
1955 - 2023
Mbongeni Ngema
1955 - 2023
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BORN
1955
DIED
2023
Mbongeni Ngema Obituary
Mbongeni Ngema was a South African playwright, composer, and activist whose 1988 musical, "Sarafina!" took aim at apartheid.
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JF
January 8, 2024
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
RR
January 6, 2024
An outstanding and wonderful musical that did so more than entertain. It raised much needed attention to a cause that so many were suffering through. A brilliant creative work. A talented playwright. Sincere sympathies to the Ngema family,God help you.
Tony
January 6, 2024
To the family, many, many friends, colleagues and fans of this wonderful writing of screenplays Mr. Mbongeni Ngema fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. Mr. Mbongeni Ngema was a South African playwright, composer, and activist whose 1988 musical, "Sarafina!" took aim at apartheid. We will miss Mr. Mbongeni Ngema's presence and his many contributions to his community. May the love and the special memory you shared and cherish with him show just how much your life was touched by him. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together with Mr. Mbongeni Ngema. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Mr. Mbongeni Ngema. He will be greatly missed, but not forgotten.
RB
January 5, 2024
Such a talented writer, his amazing play "Sarafina" brought worldwide attention to apartheid. Just amazing. Heartfelt condolences to the Ngema family, so very sorry for your loss. May God give strength and comfort to you all to help you through your time of loss.
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