Mbongeni Ngema
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Summary
Mbongeni Ngema was born on May 10, 1955[1], in Verulam[2]. He died on December 27, 2023[3], in Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Local Municipality[4]. He worked as a composer[5], theatrical director[6], playwright[7], screenwriter[8], and librettist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (401 views/month, #7,170 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Leleti Khumalo[11]
- Country of citizenship: South Africa[12]
- Occupation: musician[13]
- Notable work: Woza Albert![14]
- Award received: star on Playwrights' Sidewalk[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Described by source: African Film Festival, Inc.[17]
- Nominated for: Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play[18], Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[19], Tony Award for Best Original Score[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]
Product Details
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Type: Person[22]
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Country: ZA[23]
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Began / founded: 1955-05-10[24]
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Ended / dissolved: 2023-12-27[25]
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Community tags: songwriter[26]
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MusicBrainz ID: 4d9ad9a7-0737-4ff3-81c0-eb12117daf76[27]
Why It Matters
Mbongeni Ngema is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was Mbongeni Ngema born?
Mbongeni Ngema was born in Verulam[2].
Where did Mbongeni Ngema die?
Mbongeni Ngema passed away in Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Local Municipality[4].
Who was Mbongeni Ngema married to?
Mbongeni Ngema's spouses include Leleti Khumalo[11].
What did Mbongeni Ngema do for work?
Mbongeni Ngema worked as a composer[5], theatrical director[6], playwright[7], screenwriter[8], and librettist[9].
What awards did Mbongeni Ngema receive?
Honors received include star on Playwrights' Sidewalk[15].