AS 2023 came to a close, our nation was shaken by the news of the tragic passing of internationally acclaimed playwright, anti-apartheid activist and iconic choreographer and musician Mbongeni Ngema.
Ngema, who was notable for his play-turned-film Sarafina, was acclaimed for his artistic and authentic works showing the spirit of South Africans under the abhorrent apartheid regime.
Ngema was a prolific artist, whose works put South Africa on the international map as early as the 1980s. He had a plethora of accolades under his belt, including various nominations for Grammy and Tony awards, receipt of lifetime achievement awards, including a National Association for the Advancement
