Mbongeni Ngema, South African playwright and creator of 'Sarafina!,' has died at 68
Renowned South African playwright Mbongeni Ngema was killed in a car crash, his family said. He was best known for creating the hit "Sarafina!," which premiered on Broadway in 1988.
by The Associated Press
Dec 28, 2023
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JOHANNESBURG — Renowned South African playwright, producer and composer Mbongeni Ngema has died in a car crash at the age of 68, his family said.
"Ngema was killed in a head-on car accident while returning from a funeral he was attending
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